cuccarese

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Which alcohol to use?
B_limo......I've got some excellent 12 year old bourbon but don't know if I want to waste enough to clean my LPs. 
How much does your system retail for?
Two channel system for around $40k. This does not count music. I have somewhere around 4k to 5k albums and 3k or so CDs. Some of the albums are over 40 years old So a lot of us remember what they used to cost back in the day. But you know what? I... 
Selling on Agon question
I've sold several pieces into the Asian market. I would require the buyer to do a wire transfer and if he does not want to set up the shipping himself be sure to get tracking info, way-bill numbers, etc. and require a signature at delivery and not... 
Words From the Wise
1. It's all about the music!2. Placement of your speakers/gear in your listening room can make a bigger difference, good or bad, than any piece of equipment so spend the time to get it right.3. Don't get cought up in equipmentmania. Use your ears ... 
Opinions on Sota Comet TT W/Dynavector 10x5
Brian, I agree with Adam, don't stress out over your choices, you seem to be looking at good gear regardless of what you end up choosing. I recently when through the same research you are and finally landed with a Sota Star (vacuum platter) and a ... 
Dynavector 10X5, 2M Black, Grado Platinum or....?
I am using a Dynavector 10X4 MkII which is nearly the same as the 10X5. I'm running a Sota Saphire (vacuum platter) with the ubiquitus Rega RB300 arm. For the type of music you're listening to I would highly recommend either the 10X5 or as suggest...