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Your First Concert was.....
The Animals1966 
Affordable Power Cords
"Piggies"George Harrison 
Shelter 501 Mk II vs Koetsu Black
A Zyx R100 Fuji will embarrass both cartridges if your tonearm is up to the challenge.The tonearm/cartridge combination is far more important than either piece individually. 
What's the limit for cart upgrade/VPI Scout?
The JMW-9, like all VPI tonearms, is limited in its' ability to track high end cartridges. Invest in a better table/arm or simply use an inexpensive Sumiko or Dynavector with the JMW-9.Owners of Zyx Universe, Transfiguration Orpheus, Dyanvector XV... 
Playing fine presses with an unknown cart
Damage can definitely result from a worn stylus and/or incorrect cartridge alignment.It is irreversible.Patience is a virtue; play some of those shiny silver things. 
Brag About Your Vinyl Collection
Mono and Stereo copies of the Butcher Album in very nice condition.Thousands of first releases (mostly rock/jazz/blues) from 1961 to current.I hope one of my kids gets interested fast. 
mastersound SET amps from Italy
>>why not Viva, which are somewhat cheaper<<Bad information.The Viva amps are not cheaper. Even the integrated Solista at $17K is more than any Mastersound product including the 300B and 845 monoblocks. Comparatively speaking, the Mast... 
What is the best place to buy tubes?
Vintage Tube ServicesAudiogon member "Jsautter" 
Best LP cleaner fluid for fingerprints
IPA is seldom used for degreasing in industry. It has a very low kauri butanol (KB) value in comparison to aliphatic, aromatic, ketone, ester, chlorinated, and flourinated solvents. I can email a chart of KB values if you wish.It is used in many r... 
Best speakers for 3 cord rock and roll
Classic Audio Reproductions in Brighton, Michigan makes killer horn based speakers that are ideal for rock and roll.Party on. 
Best LP cleaner fluid for fingerprints
IPA is a lousy solvent for grease and oils.Put a drop of oil on a rag and try to clean the spot with IPA. It won't do anything but smear. 
Are modern speakers better than old speakers?
Current cone materials, electric parts, testing, etc. are clearly better than past technology. However, the materials used in today's enclosures are far superior to those of yesteryear. Many will opine the enclosure is the most important factor in... 
How Much Is TOO MUCH for a Analog front End?
If one had a highly resolving system and good listening skills it would be apparent that the differences between $3000/$10,000 table/arm/cartridge are much greater than $500/$3000 table/arm/cartridge.That's a fact, not a matter of opinion.Thank you. 
How Much Is TOO MUCH for a Analog front End?
>12-31-07: DcstepGoing from a quality $3000 front-end to a $10000 front-end is certain at the point of diminishing returns, IMHO.<Totally disagree. The $10K buys an incredibly quieter turntable, a better tracking/quieter tonearm, and a much ... 
Best digital cable to audition?
All cables are system dependent.When users change their transport and/or dac, it stands to reason that a different digital cable may provide better synergy.It's that simple.