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Re-issue vinyl vs. the original pressing
Given the quality and price of reissues, in most cases a digital release (redbook, sacd, dvd-a) of the recording offers much better value.Steve Hoffman or not, the original pressings rule 99/100. 
Best "Rock/Pop" Debut Album?
Led ZeppelinMr. Tambourine ManEaglesEL&PAre You ExperiencedIn the Court of the Crimson KingAlone TogetherPeter, Paul, and MaryPickin' Up the PiecesRamblin' Gamblin' ManSix Wives of Henry VIIIClimbingCenterfield 
Yahoo transaction? Western Union? Or just scam
Cool thread. We have hififish, holymackerel, and sailfishben.Something smells really aquatic here. 
What speaker to buy to start over.
Where's bobbyp? I'm sure he has an unbiased recommendation. 
BEHOLD - digital gear from Germany
Sam,I read your post. Did bobbyp help you with the promotional work?Just curious. 
Yahoo transaction? Western Union? Or just scam
Your name may be hififish but don't be one. 
Which "tweeks" are more important
Good power and vibration control. 
Burning In Preamp ???
>best to run in product and carry signal in and out of it<Why?? 
Are monoblocks better than stereo, with tube amps?
Manufacturers of high quality components equip their stereo amplifiers with sufficiently large enough power supplies to make it a non-issue.I would be far more concerned with design, parts, and build quality. 
My Teres 350 is on the way
Swampwalker,I don't think you're being rude at all; your concerns are legitimate and fair. I take no offense and will address them for you.BTW, when no email or phone call regarding a product that was ordered 14 months ago is received, I think a l... 
TSM-MM not loud enough ...
You say defending when in reality it is selling. Anyway, there is plenty of daily criticism/ discussion in these threads regarding competitive brands such as Tyler, Green Mountain, Coincident, Von Schweikert, Totem, and on and on.Very very very se... 
TSM-MM not loud enough ...
To all concerned:I have no personal issue with the gentleman as he states. He probably is a nice guy.However, his unprofessional and unethical conduct here i.e. using these threads as his personal sales playground is the issue.Thank you. 
TSM-MM not loud enough ...
12inchwaffler,I don't think you read my post carefully. Plenty of other choices refers to speakers capable of providing the necessary volume desired by the poster. It could be Merlin but it might not be as well. You don't think there are other bra... 
Storing audio equiptment
>>leads to curosion<<It could also lead to corrosion as well. 
What cartridge are you using with VPI JMW9
The "9" is not capable of tracking most high end cartridges. It does a reasonable job on the lower priced Dynavectors, Clearaudios, and Benz Micros.To realize the full potential of the Yatra, 901, and Music Maker III a better tonearm is needed.