czarivey

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Why do my rolling stones albums sound bad?
If stones didn't sound good originally from the beginning, they can't sound good in any of the releases you try. Oiginal releases are OK but nothing special. NearMints can be purchased at mid to high teens dollar amounts from discogs and no furthe... 
Reviews of $10k plus ics, speaker wires, and pcs
I think reviewers don't do cables. They write reviews the way the 'hear' things. Apparently, when it comes to cables of any kind, all phrases of reviewers are pretty much audiophile standard that is NOT completely understandable by anyone except a... 
Funk TT running sloooow
interesting... it reminds me more of a 'safety recall' only with difference that buyer should pay for such.glad that in my Michell after 14 years of usage motor is very stable and also on my Empire 698 the motor is stable after almost 40 years.Fun... 
Funk TT running sloooow
did you check motor bearing? usually it should be accessible. all it needs is small drop of pistol or fishing reel bearing oil. when motor worms up it expands anc creates more tension. 
Yet Another Budget Integrated Amp Question
Vintage Sansui amps AU 9500 or similar ones will humiliate your modern choices. 
gloves to touch vinyl surface
Policy is policy. I have various records that are store sealed and OK to inspect only at front desk or by any store personnel regardless of gloves.Gloves is just a kool feature or maybe some kinda attraction. 
David Bowie "EarthLing" on vinyl
Judyazblues, I partially agree with you, but few of his albums are actually superior. Whould you say same about Brian Eno who produced and participated in some of his albums?Boring, lazy, phony is probably not an argument for media retailer/collec... 
Cracked glass/ Mcintosh
Either it's been mishandled during shipping or after shipping.I don't think you're liable personally, but as an incentive, you can offer buyer to help in insurance claim.You can also say that it's been quite a while after it was shipped and who kn... 
what cartridge you recommend?
I realy 'like' that wonderful design of placing or removing a spacer underneath RBxxx arms, but Michell VTA kit for RBxxx arms works much better and faster. 
Bottlehead Crack
Never bult/heard a Bottlehead crack, but built a Crackhead bottle instead. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
LOL I have 6!Main rig has 2 TT's I'd forget the next day what I was playing as I sell a lot of records and often play-test them especially ones described as Mint or NearMint before invoicing buyer.Just today morning I was playing Garth Brooks self... 
What a Songstress Julie London
Dayglow, You might be right, but I still can't think of anyone before or after who can match. 
What a Songstress Julie London
1markr, one of the best-of albums, there were few released on Liberty label are the most popular and the most recommended to start from... 
gloves to touch vinyl surface
Cerrot,Us always bigger and larger than you. Simple math and that's been already explained in details. You can also view quite different responses here. Ones will like the others won't. Each retail spot has its own specific on likes and the other ... 
What a Songstress Julie London
She's still a magnet after whole buncha years past stronger than most before or after her life/stage career.