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FM radio reception
Go to link below and scan through all of the FM antenna posts   https://forum.audiogon.com/search/index?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=fm+antennas  
Help me choose a phono pre
Clearaudio Smart Phono V2 - has gain control, setting options for MM and MC   Review link below should you be interested , it includes brief comparison with the aforementioned Schiit Mani https://pt.audio/2023/04/14/clearaudio-smart-phono-v2-re... 
What are your go to LP's for evaluating new gear or new tubes?
Blue Cheer Summertime Blues  
What power supply do I need for a Project Debut III turntable?
@robert53  Google is your friend https://pro-jectusa.com/product/high-power-it/ https://www.crutchfield.com/S-nCmOMaE8wFN/p_252HIPWRUS/Pro-Ject-High-Power-it.html?XVINQ=GZ0&XVVer=1DZW&awcr=628366824878&awdv=c&awnw=g&awug=9013... 
Anybody ever dealt with Safe and Sound audio
Just had my 1st transaction with them purchasing an Ortofon 2M bronze premounted cartridge. Easy to reach someone via phone, professional and customer focused, very fast shipping. I'd certainly do business with them again if the need/match arises.  
Problem with CEC transport
 @rustler I can't answer about belt freeze up I don't have a belt driven transport. Maybe reach out to Atelier 13 and ask since they appear to carry the belt if it possibly does. Also, maybe they can tell you how to clean the laser if you're unsure   
Problem with CEC transport
@rustler  I don’t have a CEC, but if you are able maybe try to clean the lens to see if that helps. Also, if you need a belt Atelier 13 in Nashville sells CEC transports and the website seems to  indicate that they sell just the belt as well - see... 
Power Cords/ Conditioner/Surge Protectors
@mikhailark " "So are they deliberately degrading quality of their expensive gear OR they are actually good engineers and know their stuff? No, what a strange thought." Who said anything about the designers/engineers degrading the power supplies... 
Power Cords/ Conditioner/Surge Protectors
@joshua43214  +1 on Zerosurge  
Power Cords/ Conditioner/Surge Protectors
@mikhailark  Virtually none do which doesn't prove anything one way or the other  
The Sacred Ritual of Vinyl: A Return to Mindful Listening
@unreceivedogma  "I was merely speaking as an artist myself. It’s intrinsic to the act of making art - and album cover art falls into this, no less so than the music inside - that an artist would be demanding your attention. Otherwise, why bother?... 
Power Cords/ Conditioner/Surge Protectors
@singere  There are a host of threads on your questions that you can peruse.In the end unless you try cords conditioners erc and decide for yourself you really won't know if they do or don't matter with your equipment and your ears/hearing.  Havin... 
Record Store Day - April 12th Correct?
Every day is record store day  
Record Storage Problem
The three record stores in Memphis have all of their used albums in plastic outer sleeves  
how can I insure a shipment for more than $10,000
Guess I'd be focused on finding which either insurer or shipper actually stands behind the insurance if a claim needs to be filed; how the items needs to be packed and by whom with proof of such; what needs to be in place as proof of item and pack...