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Another new acquisition arrived today. Had this once, (not sure what happened to it), but recently only a digital version. Nice to have back on vinyl.Neil Young - After the Gold Rush. Reprise reissue 1978. Originally 1970.Fantastic shape, and very... 
New cartridge $500 range
Or the Goldring 1042. Great cart for the money. 
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@spiritofradio Sibelius Symphony No. 1from the big blue box of:Berliner PhilharmonikerSymphonies 1-7 Simon Rattle2019 @bkeske, Dude! This is the one!Dynamics, Clarity, Precision, TrueThis makes me think I’m beginning to know the difference between... 
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Another Joni acquisition arrived today....Joni Mitchell - Ladies of the Canyon. Reprise reissue, I believe 1974. Originally 1970.Damn, this album is in fantastic condition. Sounds great. 
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Not a problem Steve, don’t worry about it 👍🏼 
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John Mayall - USA Union. Polydor 1970 
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Joni Mitchell - Court And Spark. Asylum reissue, probably 1976, originally 1974 
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Fairport Convention - S/T (What We Did on Our Holidays). A&M reissue, 1973ish. Originally 1969. 
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Pulling a couple recent additions for a second spin....Richard and Linda Thompson - Shoot Out the Lights. Hannibal 1982 
Super new to record players
Grado’s , especially the Prestige series, are well known for the hum they create. Do a search for ‘Grado hum’, and you will find many posts about this. And it is hard to minimize as they are in unshielded. I have one, a Prestige Red with an 8MZ st... 
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Boulez conducts Schoenberg - Serenade Op. 24. Domaine Musical Ensemble. Everest, 1960’s. Originally released 1962.A nice ‘raw’ recording, which I appreciate. 
Super new to record players
For less than $250, I would look at the Nagaoka mp-110, or Sumiko Rainier.But I’m sure you will get many Audio Technica and Ortofon recommendations. Can’t go wrong with those either. Or Grado.....but the hum....have one. 
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Edouard Van Remoortel conducts Grieg - Holberg Suite, Wedding Day At Troldhaugen, Op. 65, No. 6 , Lyric Suite, Op. 54 & Norwegian Dances, Op. 35. Bamberger Symphoniker. VOX, reissue and remastered for stereo, 1970. Originally 1956 in mono.Firs... 
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Sir Adrian Boult conducts Vaughan Williams - Symphony #6 & The Lark Ascending. New Philharmonia Orchestra W/Hugh Bean, violin. Angel 1967 
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@spiritofradio High and bright on a rare sunny Saturday.  lol, I think you are correct.