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Whats on your turntable tonight?
All good brother slaw, there's nothing wrong with being passionate! I just didn't want you to think that I was questioning your judgment or your impressions. I appreciate your sharing them.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@slaw I have multiple copies of all three of those albums.  I'm not sure if any were first pressings. I have not taken the time to listen to them back-to-back compared to the mfsl versions.  Those are three of my favorite records, so I may not hav... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Basement Tapes, MFSL  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@slaw Interesting comments about the cars mfsl recordings. I have the debut, Candy-O, and Heartbeat City on mfsl and think they all sound great. I just ordered Shake it Up today. If it’s better than the others that will be awesome. 
Your vote for greatest (covers) album
Not sure it's the "greatest", but one of my favorites is Rickie Lee Jones - It's Like This.  Check out Tom Jones - Reload also. 
What to do with pre-owned vinyl?
Many record stores (the ones that sell used records) will buy collections.  If money isn't a concern, then that might be the "easy button". 
Peachtree Grand X1 question
I used to own the Grand X1 integrated, but don't remember if the tube was on in standby mode.  I always left it off, I couldn't tell much difference with it on.Drop Peachtree a note and ask them. 
What are you streaming tonight?
Trying the Stones Sticky Fingers on the main system. Sounds better. 
The Hardest Naturally Occurring Substance on Earth
In that thread there are many folks who decide which turntable to play the LP on based on the condition of the LP. Poorer quality LPs are played on more affordable turntables and cartridges.All styli eventually wear out. It's not so much that I'm... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Hall & Oates - Voices. This is one of the more disappointing MFSL releases. I had to send one back because it was super noisy. I could only listen to it for about 30 seconds and had to take it off the turntable. This one doesn't have noise but... 
The Hardest Naturally Occurring Substance on Earth
Ever see that hard thing fall off the other thingamajig it's attached to? 
Gender bender
Judas Priest, Diamonds and Rust (Joan Baez) 
Gender bender
Not sure about better, because I love both versions - Rickie Lee Jones, Show Biz Kids (Steely Dan) 
What are you streaming tonight?
The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers (Deluxe), Qobuz Hi-Res.  Can't say it sounds any better in terms of sound quality, but some great songs! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@slaw They both sound great.