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Best new audiophile rock album
 Diggin the vibe.  Nice pick!    
Honesty is the best policy...I think.
As Mark Twain once said  " It is never wrong to do the right thing."  
Best dac under $2500 - comparing build quality and technologies
love my Denafrips.  Super clear, detailed and yet not overly analytical.  it has a warmth to it and helps create an amazing sound stage 
Favorite obsolete formats.....
TDK SA 90s and if i wanted to splurge a Chromium Cassette tape.  $6 bucks a pop for 45 minutes of music each side.  I swear some of my greatest listening experiences were with those cassette tapes. 
Best Bang for your Buck DAC ?
I'm enjoying my Denafrips Ares II for $750.00.  It is not overly clinical, has a great sound stage and a small footrprint.  I  have it paired to a Mcintosh MC 275 Amp.  there seems to be good synergy with tube amps 
How do I pay?
Don't be a Rube.  This deal stinks of a rip off. 
Offer / counter-offer? Audiogon rules
make a counter offer at his offer price 
Soundstage gone
I know this is going to sound crazy but is there a way that you can get another cartridge from the dealer and see if there is any improvement?  That way, at least you have reduced one of the variables in this equation. 
What do/did you do for a living?
I own a mid-sized architecture firm but have a large sized equipment collecting habit.  Help! 
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
So if I follow your line of logic, then the only Audiophiles are those that can design, build their entire systems.  Not only solder and work on crossovers.  I prefer to enjoy my music simply 
Camp designations
Swappers 
Youngsters these days.
I love to stream music, it has opened my ears to a variety of music that I did not know existed. It’s also a great way to de-clutter your life. Living in apartment makes you realize how much space LPs and CDs take. Take the plunge, you might enjoy... 
RMAF 2020 is Cancelled
Miller if you lived in NYC you might have a different perspective. 
How many people here generally buy used?
75 % used, mostly purchased here at Audiogon because i feel that the guy selling gear here is passionate about the hobby and would probably take better care than an EBay seller. IMHO 
Another streaming newbie
My my vote would be Bluesound Node 2 with a RME ADI-2 DAC.  All in at $1600.   Node gives you easy access to streaming music and RME DAC is loaded with great technology. Do yourself a favor and read up on it.  It is truly a great product for the p...