grk

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Your turntable history
My first turntable was the Victor 5 phonograph and they say..."you never forget your first"!. ;  )  
Your turntable history
 
Veritas Cables a new brand that I found
You guys are doing your best (with your interaction examples) to remove the intrigue surrounding this company! Darn you!  What will the "conspiracy" theorists have to talk about in this forum, aside from cables don't matter?  
Veritas Cables a new brand that I found
One more thing...since you seem so keen on how the cable is constructed, why not order one, dissect it, report your findings then return the cable for a refund?  
Veritas Cables a new brand that I found
"Care to name any names of people you’ve dealt with?" Sorry, it's on a need to know basis and you don't need to know! ;  )  
Veritas Cables a new brand that I found
Not much discussion about the Ultimate power cord. I recently took advantage of the trade-in program and went from the Praesto to the Ultimate power cord and I am floored by the differences! My system is quieter and much more dynamic with better i... 
Jay's barbecue - disinvited
The host should at least share part of the blame for allowing red wine around the new rug in the first place!  
Tubes vs Tubeless
Try contacting Upscale Audio. They sell many components that are tube based and/or solid state. They also have a generous return policy. (I have no interest in this company!) Since this will be your first foray into the tube world, I would avoid ... 
Hum
AI Overview A humming noise from the Synthesis Roma 79DC phono preamplifier is a very common issue, almost always related to grounding discrepancies, electromagnetic interference (EMI), or an induction loop. Because phono signals are incredibly l... 
2026 best deal in audiophile class D stereo amp?
Check this out and good luck.   https://www.hifiverse.io/articles/audio/best-class-d-amplifiers-in-2026  
Should I use an external Phono Preamp
@mooks005 Here’s your chance! https://www.musicdirect.com/phono-preamps/luxman-e-07-mm-mc-phono-preamplifier-open-box/   I used to own a Luxman EQ-500 and replaced it with a Moonriver 505 phono and couldn't be happier! The MR is superior in ev... 
Rogue ST-100 hum
Sure appears to be a DC issue! And if bass seems weak, try the UL mode.  
Isolation recommendations for my Pathos Inpol2 MkII, heavy Class A integrated amp (38kg)
Stack Audio or isoAcoustics make a number of different isolation products.  
Power Cable Suggestions.
If someone claims power cables do not make a difference, they either don't have the hearing and/or the equipment to discern a difference. Basically saying...well, I can't hear anything different, therefore no on else can. As to the generic cables... 
Developing A Short List For A Phono Stage
The Moon River 505 or https://www.dedicatedaudio.com/products/luxman-e-07-phono-amplifier-review-sample?variant=51156122763581&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_c...