aberyclark

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Looking for a CD / SACD player. Also, tell me about Esoteric
"op we have a great esoteric trade in ne owner low hours"   Dude, put some better pics up...I wouldn't post an old hubcap with those pics.   
Looking for a CD / SACD player. Also, tell me about Esoteric
Take a look at this and possibly a high end "used" CD/SACD player. You can use your current DAC.   https://www.musicdirect.com/equipment/accessories/geerfab-audio-d-bob-digital-breakout-box/   There are cheaper ones out there  
Beware - FedEx Drivers are forging signatures for delivery confirmation
For anything of major value, I always have FEDex or UPS hold at one of their locations. I try to avoid the USPS for expensive items. By looking at this site, one would think the USPS is a giant crime ring   https://postalemployeenetwork.com/news... 
Warm sounding phono cartridge
Anything "bronze" from Ortofon, I think, is a happy medium between detailed and "mushy." I have not heard the Cadenza Bronze. However, the 2m and Quintet Bronze are quite pleasant sounding  
Humminguru record cleaner
@muzikat I thought the HG was pretty much a hit the button and go operation as well?  
Finally...subwoofer that's aesthetically pleasing!
Not to be "that guy". I'm just wondering the actual component and labor cost. I cannot believe its only a 40% markup  
Help me pick some new or used speaker cables
You cannot go wrong    
The $10,000 Question
@jimmyblues1959 I second Quicksilver audio.   
Higher-End Class A/B vs. Class A Integrateds
I have the Class A Luxman -595ase and I love it it. Paired with my ZU Omen Defs, the amp will run you out of the room with loud, super clear volume. I’ve never heard a home amp so clear at loud volumes..   One good thing about most higher qualit... 
Humminguru record cleaner
I'm willing to bet HG will offer up another level up for more money eventually.  
Just compared Monster M2.2 and ZU Mission speaker cables
After a month the Monster 2.2's sound AMAZING. I do believe cables actually need "re-broken in" if stored away for years. I feel the cables, although sounded great when I first hooked them up, has "smoothed" out a bit. Now, I'm not saying the 2.2'... 
Piano lacquered Technics plinth
Great Plinth  
What happens when the stylus tip wears out on a $12,000 cartridge?
@mulveling Ahhh that makes sense. I did some research the Concorde  200 MC cartridge did have a removable stylus and so did a Sony MC (70's). So I'm guessing from what you said, if it were practical and worry free we would still be seeing them.   
What happens when the stylus tip wears out on a $12,000 cartridge?
I’m no cartridge expert.... Is it even possible to build a MC cartridge with a removable stylus like MM’s? I’m guessing not or there would be plenty out there. I recentlu learned that early Ortofon Concordes were MC. Who knew  
Does a turntable mat make any difference?
So my question, If one buys an aftermarket mat and you have the same amount of "sound" coming from the playing surface with volume down, then you really are not gaining anything? I can hear the record playing slightly having my ear near the headsh...