czarivey

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Can I move speakers closer to sidewall if...
Move your chair closer will be the only solution. Also your speakers are very tall and they do need wider and larger room. According to your pictures, I see yourlistening position should be either standing or you can place bar stool instead of cha... 
Record Grading...
Wildoats,I don't understand ones that buy beat-up and scratched originals and void clean reissues. I only know that if the record is scratched, it has no value, but nevertheless, had been quite successfull selling them in poor condition(aka G or G... 
Most educational audition you ever had?
There was one decades ago for gig I wanted to join when realized I really suck. 
The State of Jazz
Agree as well. Great American Songbook has nothing to do with jazz. 
Splicing small to larger speaker wire- how to
You can replace connectors in your amp. 
Paco De Lucia R.I.P.
Maybe it was McLaughlin on 12-string.Never had seen even DiMeola playing that. 
Raven turntable owners:oiling & what type?
pistol(firearm) oil is great. 
empire 980 arm mistracks with various cartridges
I finally came up with great arm AudioTechnica 1005 that landed onto the suspension spider just like the original one. The smallish disadvantage that there's no arm lift(may acquire and mount externally and absence of magnet to pull up at the end ... 
The State of Jazz
The most popular may also be simply pronounced as POP. 
Record Grading...
Phasecorrect, I don't think you're entirely correct.I'm neither audiophile or crazy collector.I only value artist and not really record issues at all. 
Superb service from Paradigm
I also support the idea of purchasing products of major manufacturers. It's safer in case you need service.Unfortunately I don't have luxury of having my units serviced when they break, but so far had been troubleshooting mine myself. 
Audio Research VT100 upgrade to VT100 MKII
AudioResearch used to be very cooperative providing upgrade kits to DIYers.Nowday's I don't really know, but you should check if they'll cooperate to your endeavor.You also need to know if it will resolve the bass issue(which I doubt), because bas... 
The State of Jazz
Still still creativity should dominate standards.Cover of "Man's World" by Residents is evident to it. 
The State of Jazz
Jazz? Are you serious?What kind of 50 years or whatever standards?Jazz is not not not about standards! Standart is Jazz's enemy and not only Jazz. It's for any style of music including classical as well. It's about maximum creativity and Diana Kra... 
Record Grading...
Is it your store(s)?Why are you giving those away?