dill

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Do You Clean Your Ears?
Evaporate now ....đź’Ą  
Shipping large item to London
Understood, I agree with whart on having it crated. If cost is no object air freight is the way to go, otherwise it's the slow boat to London. I would contact FedEx to start.  
Shipping large item to London
It might be cheaper to sell it here and send your nephew the funds to buy one in London.  
How should I upgrade? A new preamp with a phono stage or just a phono preamp?
The Audible Illusions has 2 volume controls and no balance control. One for the left channel, one for the right. While it has received great reviews for sound, it might be inconvenient for some to use verses a preamp with a single volume control &... 
Who makes the best boxes for shipping albums. Not bulk, just a few at a time
Here you go. Record Mailers    
How should I upgrade? A new preamp with a phono stage or just a phono preamp?
I would get a phono stage and get rid of the B&K. The Audible Illusions Modulus 3a is a good preamp, however the dual volume controls are inconvenient. Look for a Jolida JD9 MKII for a nice unit at a good price. Your power amp is excellent.  
Tubes, Tubes and more Tubes...
"This is from personal experience, which I don’t believe you have heard from yet." - Evidently you haven’t read all the responses on this topic. I sold 3500+ tubes in 1 1/2 years working on them part time, he only has 500+. All one has to do is w... 
Is It Common For Questions About Gear For Sale To Go Unanswered?
I think you would be better off buying new from Music Direct or the like. The extra 1100 bucks will buy you piece & comfort, over and out.  
Is It Common For Questions About Gear For Sale To Go Unanswered?
I was relating my experiences in the audio arena with several well known companies all here would recognize.  
Is It Common For Questions About Gear For Sale To Go Unanswered?
That is not correct, not new. B-Stock items which may have been opened and used for demonstration purposes, photo shoots, refurbished, etc. and may have minor (if any) cosmetic damage. They will have a sticker over the serial number and on the out... 
Tubes, Tubes and more Tubes...
They are not going to be worth much unless they have been tested. Tube dealers will want them super cheap. Even though they are in the boxes doesn't mean they are NOS, they need to test NOS. I have sold 3400 tubes in a year and a half using eBay &... 
Is It Common For Questions About Gear For Sale To Go Unanswered?
Well new ones are $3300 so you would save 1100 bucks as his BIN price is $2199. So is 1/3 off retail worth blemish or two to you? BTW: The turntable is available in white and walnut colors too. I do not know the seller.  
Is It Common For Questions About Gear For Sale To Go Unanswered?
Well, the seller indicates: "current 2022 production model with super lo hours" that indicates a used item and the "B" might stand for Black as it does in the Music Direct ad below. My guess is he just assumed the "B" would indicate the color. ht... 
Is It Common For Questions About Gear For Sale To Go Unanswered?
The seller for this turntable has the ad on AudiogoN, is a longtime member and has excellent feedback. See link below. VPI Scout 12B  
Is It Common For Questions About Gear For Sale To Go Unanswered?
Buying a B-stock product is a great way to get "like-new" products at a considerable savings. Every product has been thoroughly tested, repaired (if necessary), cleaned and otherwise renewed to original condition. Next it’s repackaged with origina...