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Ask seller to send you an invoice on PayPal. You can offer to pay any additional charge PayPal charges sellers.Invoices for goods are very important to get Paypal protection, because, if just sending money, there is no protection at all from PayPa... 
should I buy this tube amp?
I always examine the negative to achieve the positive, i.e. think what could go or be wrong first???do you know any more history, how old those tubes might be? old enough, enough hours played to be problematic? tubes last a LLLLLOOOOOONNNNGGGG tim... 
Retip Question
Bill and many others here recommend Steve at VAS who does cartridge rebuilds and re-tipping.I asked him questions when I was considering buying a used cartridge for rebuilding, He was very responsive and gave clear helpful advice.You could write a... 
Unknown wood on B&W 802 series 80
They are unique for sure, I like them, I agree not factory finish.It is unusual they are not book-matched, however, whoever had it done might have a woodworker friend who had a limited amount of this very interesting veneer, not enough for book-ma... 
Same watts at 8 and 4 ohms?
I think you are definitely going to enjoy it, solid, sounds like you will have great features.my bday is tomorrow, 72, congrats for your upcoming bday prize.what Sonos amp are you getting? 
Looking to upgrade a new cart to my TT
I estimate round #: 30 hours 
Same watts at 8 and 4 ohms?
hi,I have a few thoughts, no answers, 1. consider selling those speakers now, then pick new or used speakers and amp togetherI am a proponent of efficient speakers (close to 90db/w/m or above, they are) and nominal 8 ohm rather than 4 ohm, certain... 
Why Do 12" Tonearms Cost So Much More Than 9"?
Ikeda long only +10%, True, not much more at all compared to others in the thread. If you think the 9" is worth 7K.I love the look/design of the Ikeda arm, just have no way I can part with $7,500. I am thinking, wed is my 72nd birthday, in 3 years... 
Pondering to pull the trigger on an AT VM 760SLC
ah, the relief of making a decision, I am sure you will love it. 
Tin Foil Hat Audio
We need to sort out the difference between: REAL Snake Oil (chinese laborers building the railroad used real snake oil to relieve soreness)HUCKSTER Snake Oil (you can sell urine as Snake Oil to some). It turns out that there really is a “Barnum E... 
Need help finding a phono/preamp
a few alternates popped up in my recent thread asking for phono preamps with two inputs https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/phono-eq-small-inexpensive-two-phono-inputs  
Pondering to pull the trigger on an AT VM 760SLC
tablejockey sorry, I missed the fact it is MI, I saw 'coil' in my quickie look, however it is Elliptical, my main reason to rule it out.It does illustrate what I found when researching: MI theoretically should have terrific channel separation a... 
Is my Reel to Reel worth anything?
pre-recorded tapes are NOT EXPENSIVE. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313&_nkw=reel+to+reel+tapes&_sacat=0 I bought 500 of them on ebay, average probably under $10.I sold 150, I let the market decide... 
Rebuild or new cartridge with my zeta tonearm
no retip? I understand hesitancy, but it is often done, that seller seems deep into it, and returns accepted, so I might risk it. just listened to this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Winds It went from amazing to stunning with the AT33PTG/II 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
you better get you someGuitar Slim https://www.discogs.com/Guitar-Slim-The-Things-That-I-Used-To-Do/release/4755219 young Ray Charles on Piano, issued 1970, takes from 1954 ...