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Starting a Classical Vinyl Music Collection
@jjbeason14   In the words of the The Highlander "There can be only one"  🤣 If you want to own some physical media, as I do, here is a great place to start your classical collection. In fact, with +/- 120 hours of playing time, you may never need... 
shy about prices
@grislybutter  I have never had a problem asking Google for "item name retail price in Canada"  Will instantly see several dealer sites with the price listed.   Having been in sales, I will say that 99% of the time you will only see the MSRP (man... 
Mcintosh pre amp pricing
@speedthrills  The flip side of that coin is a buyer who expects a  50% discount for an item that is 1 year old.  What is something worth?  Exactly what someone else is willing to pay and not a penny more.  Sometimes there's a meeting of the minds... 
Cream — Stormy Monday
Cream live at Royal Albert is a wonderful package.  Audio disc + dvd of the shows.  Classic.    
New TT : Balanced vs. Unbalanced Connection?
@veerossi   Interesting video.  Thanks.  
Speaker Cables : Moderate priced
Are you suggesting one cable will be much longer than the other?  I built my own, with cable bought from VH Audio.  I've not owned a better sounding cable.  Fits your budget and I think you will be surprised at how good they sound. https://www.vh... 
New TT : Balanced vs. Unbalanced Connection?
@gemoody  For what it's worth, my Rega P8 only comes with RCA connectors from the TT.  Rega knows a thing or two about TTs but they obviously don't think balanced connectors from the TT to the phono preamp are important?  I do use all balanced cab... 
Does a turntable mat make any difference?
@jjbeason14   Music is a personal choice and we should all listen to what moves us.  To my ears, Getty Lee sounds like nails on a blackboard.  And while Neil Peart may have been a good drummer, I've always found his lyrics to be sophomoric.  Again... 
Does a turntable mat make any difference?
I've always found a good set of ear plugs improves the sound of Rush albums, but maybe that's just me.  🤣  
Help With New Preamp Decision
The PrimaLuna Evo 400 appears to check your boxes. I have owned one and enjoyed it very much.  About $5000 new and $3000 used like new.   https://www.primaluna-usa.com/primaluna-evo-400-tube-power-amplifier    
Thinking of changing amplifier to
@curiousjim Going from the 250 WPC with the H390 to the BHK @ 300 WPC will give you nothing in noticeable power increase,  IMHO.  Not sure that I would see the point? The H390 is a wonderful amp.  Again, IMHO.  In my own experience, If you're not ... 
Site problems and questions.
@lowrider57   That's strange.  When I click on your name, I get details including the PM option.  Not so when I click on czarivey.  I have told my story and will say no more.  🤣  
Site problems and questions.
@czarivey   I can't PM you but I can PM lowrider57.  When you look at your profile, did you fill in an email address?  That may be the key?  
Site problems and questions.
I believe each member has the option of including contact info in their user profile?  Appears many have elected to omit.    
Your Not-So-Obvious Best Fidelity LPs
Miles Davis - In A Silent Way John Schofield - Hand Jive Joe Henderson - State of The Tenor Vol 1