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Would you pay more than 25% of MSRP for a used cartridge?
Yes. I recently purchased a $5500 van den Hul Crimson XGW Stradivarius for $2100. The seller had 100 percent feedback with lots of sales and works at a local hi-fi store. The cartridge if fantastic and if it wasn’t, I’m sure the seller would have ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@musicpod Agreed.  I also really like the live version of 157 Riverside Ave on You Get What You Play For.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
R.E.O. Speedwagon - S/T  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Pat Travers Band - Crash And Burn  
What are you streaming tonight?
@16f4 I haven't seen many new releases recently that have gotten me excited.  I've been spending more time streaming old favorites or spinning vinyl.  
Oppo UDP-203
The Oppo is a jack of all trades, master of none.  I wouldn't get one if SACD is your main reason for doing so.  I think I'd be disappointed too if a $200 DAC sounded better than my SACD player.  I like my Marantz SACD player.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Doors - S/T  Talk about standing the test of time.  This record came out when I was 5.  I didn't really get into it until my late teens or early 20's, it was already "old" then.  Today it connects with me more than ever.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Jeff Beck - There And Back  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Herbie Hancock - Mr. Hands  
Your single most significant purchase mistake?
OK, this is interesting. There are 2 products listed here that I've enjoyed immensely. Someone mentioned a pair of speakers that I just recently acquired as a "mistake".  I've been really enjoying them but found them a bit "bright" when pushed.... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Doobie Brothers - Takin' It To The Streets  
How important is it that all cables come from the same manufacturer?
Not important to me.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Pat Travers - S/T  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Bruce Hornsby & the Range - The Way It Is  
Thiel Owners
I contacted Rob a few weeks ago through his website.  He responded quickly, using that email address.  It's quite possible that by emailing him directly your email may have been caught in his spam filter.