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Seller ants my credit card info
Absolutely, positively DO NOT GIVE YOUR CARD INFORMATION TO THAT SELLER IF THAT SELLER IS NOT A DEALER.  Think it through....  What is that seller going to do with that card info since he isn't a dealer?  He has no way to process the card or get p... 
Ground Wire
Try it. What's the worst that could happen? 
Silver cables added resolution
The "added resolution" is actually some added brightness that silver creates. 
This forum is antiquated.
The forum might be antiquated, but so is a lot of the recordings and music we still enjoy, and the media on which those performances are record. 
Herron VTPH-2A Phono Preamp....anyone familiar?
@vpi I've never tried to connect a low output cart and a high output cart to my VTPH-2A at the same time. I don't know if the manufacturer recommends this or not. That's a good question for Keith Herron.    
What phono preamp are you using?
Herron VTPH-2A, Lyra Skala. 
3D lifelike sound and impeccable measurements - mutually exclusive???
Mutually dependent.   
Are "vintage" DAC's worthwhile, or is this a tech that does not age well
Does not age well. 
I just finished my new listening room...
I can't wait to get up tomorrow morning and not have to figure out which April fool is posting bs. 
Are there any speakers for nearfield listening that sound GREAT at low volumes?
Single / full range driver speakers might be the answer.  There is no driver separation and complete coherence.  A single driver system like a MarkAudio Alpair 7 or Alpair 10p are very good. I tried both and the were impressive.   
Two defective pieces in a row - unreasonable to demand refund?
I'm with @millercarbon. Get out from under the Mac and get something reliable that performs better for less $$$. Lots of options in the marketplace, new and used.  
What is the average life expectancy of a DAC?
Th electronic components will last a long time. The only real question is whether advancing performance will leave the high(ish) end DACs in the dust.    But consider that the performance of a DAC will NOT diminish. It will stay the same (as long ... 
Best skiinny floorstanders
Used mid-life WATT-Puppies. Not the early ones (ear-bleed tweeters) but a few released down the road from initial release.  
Preamp for Herron VTPH-2A
I own a VTPH-2A and use it with a VTSP-3A (r03).  It is an excellent combination.  Plenty of noise-free gain even when using a Clavis D.C. (0.2mv) and speakers ~ 87dB. Some speakers I've used with this combination have been ~ 85dB, one pair (singl... 
Is It Time To Sell My Vinyl Rig?
Yeah, vinyl is dead. You must dispose of your front-end equipment, but I'll be happy to get all those records out of your listening room. And I won't even charge you for helping you get rid of them.