buconero117

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album cleaning solution
Be sure to stop at Walmart and pick up a $20 steam unit. No one is serious about cleaning records if they don't have one, even if you have a $4K ultrasonic unit. 
3 channel stereo music processor
See post in the other thread. 
3 channel stereo music processor
Look into the VAS pre amp I, essentially a Harman Citation I model knock off. It take the original HK and updates it with current state of the art parts. I have one, and it does three channel very well, but is pricey 
What Songs Do You Have Several Renditions Of?
Well, I see their are some skeptics about the 985. First time I heard the song was in 1956, Joni James, mono LP. Took it to college along with three other LP's. Still play Joni's version at least once a week. 
Looking to build a room, but
Don't over look the silencing of the furnace if you have forced air and the unit is in the basement. Most likely you will need to put it on a vibration proof platform/springs and silence all the walls and duct work that will be in the new room. Th... 
What Songs Do You Have Several Renditions Of?
'When I Fall in Love', 985 versions, and growing. A standard every artist does, at least once. 
Krell HTS preamp upgrade
Grades are not very cost effective and often put the gear out of warranty. Suggest you sell off the 5.1 and buy a new or used 7. 
entry level turntable
Is the VPI Traveler being sourced in China? 
TT Weight Outer Ring vs VPI Ring
Why would Harry lie about the 7 pounds? Could it be it is a shipping weight? I digress. I have a TTW on my Aries I since the VPI would not accommodate this model. I am happy with the sound improvement it has made. The centering plate is a god send... 
Electronic Retailer's, Going By?
Don't worry, the Apple stores will fill the gap. What kind of freak are you, not wanting to listen to downloads thru your Apple headphones/buds? No need to even buy music, iTunes will have a real time download of every recorded title in the univer... 
entry level turntable
Denon 47F with 103 cartridge should be your goal. Used it would be under $500. Of course, you need to pick up the unit, no shipping. 
Electronic Retailer's, Going By?
Audiooracle, I hope you succeed. Your business model suggests it is driven more by passion for audio rather then profit and loss. Finding, and keeping, sales people who are motivated like your self may never be possible. Carrying a million dollars... 
Room acoustics
Okay, plan B. Call Jim Smith of 'Better Sound' and have him come by to do his 'thing'. Most audiophiles do not believe in 'professional help', like Jim. Sadly. Seems few take advantage of Jim's forty years of experience, even those with $100K plus... 
Budget vacuum tube preamp?
Anything from Cayin/VAS, used or new. Great value, great sound. 
Fuse burned out in shipping? ?
Paypal saves the day. As mentioned, enter a dispute at once. If as Elizabeth mentioned a new fuse doesn't cure the problem, ship it right back, and do it quickly. You will be out the return shipping but that will end the problem. As the seller to ...