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Whats on your turntable tonight?
I finally busted out the MFSL UD1S of Yes - Fragile. Holy smokes does that sound good! Worth every penny. Best sounds I've ever heard come out of my system.  
What are you streaming tonight?
Marshall Crenshaw - S/T, Qobuz 
What is the average dealer mark up?
I wasn't disagreeing, but now I am.  I elaborated on what you said as you vastly understated the expenses that go into running a business. 
Purchasing vinyl online
A lot of local record stores sell online - Hi-Voltage and Silver Platters in Tacoma and Seattle come to mind.  Plaid Room Records is another record store that I've bought a lot of records from.  Music Direct, Acoustic Sounds as mentioned are great... 
What’s your system look like?...
Frankenstein's monster. 
Where’s My Weakest Link?
Sorry about the rant, but it does get tiresome to see people asking for help only to get slammed.I'm not familiar with all your gear but know CJ makes good stuff.  Your source is probably the weak link.  What do you think?  If you suspect that it ... 
What is the average dealer mark up?
The dealer mark up is his building lease...his family needs.... his food... his clothing... his transportation.   You know. What you want to save your money for.It's probably more for his business expenses, one of which (hopefully) is a salary... 
Where’s My Weakest Link?
I don’t get it, someone kindly asks for advice and is besieged with scolding lectures.Some people just can't help themselves.  In one post they'll berate others for hiding behind their screens and not acting in a way that they would in person.  In... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Qobuz Audiophile Reference Vol.2 (Classic Rock Edition) Playlist 
MOFI Yes "Fragile" UD1S (One-Step, Supervinyl)
I've had my Fragile UD1S for a while now. Haven't played it yet. Or any of the others I bought.  
Looking for a SS integrated amp... approx. $1200 range
It's a solid state amp/tube preamp integrated, but I'd recommend taking a look at the Vincent SV 237.  You can find them used in your price range and it should have enough juice to power your Tektons, which I believe are pretty efficient?  I'm usi... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@richmon I just ordered that one off Discogs this morning along with Blue Matter and Street Corner Talking. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Savoy Brown are one of those bands I "discovered" later in life, never really heard much about them back in the day.  Listening to that one made me want to expand my collection, good stuff! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Bowie - Aladdin Sane 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Savoy Brown - Looking In