@artemus_5, unfortunately, it does not do you much good to have a conversation with a computer. I'm 67. I really do not care what form the communication takes as long as the results are to my liking. I do hate going through computer menus. Email communications are frequently less stressful. No body is interrupted or missed. Many of us will not answer the phone unless we know who the caller is forcing the unknowns into the mailbox.
Purchasing from LP Gear
I am considering buying an Audio Technica ART 9 cartridge (not the Art9XI or XA) from LP Gear off the internet. They claim to have ART9 with full USA warranty for $990.00. I have bought a lot of gear off the net, but I am not familiar with LP Gear. If anyone has experience with LP Gear, good or bad, I would very much appreciate learning about it. Thanks in advance.