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Tube vs Solid State
god i just looked that those http://www.atma-sphere.com/Products/#MA-3 hate to have to re-tube them suckers nothing like ordering 108 tubes matched at one shot haha.... owch  
When and how did you, if at all, realize vinyl is better?
 to Alpha_gt I agreeI started collecting records in the mid 70's when that was all there was. bought some tapes for a while too. when CD's came out i also bought them. I've had both records and digital for years and never sold any of my vinyl so I... 
Have you ever tried a pair of speakers and said this Is the last thing I will ever need.
I had a set of ProAc response 2.5's back in the late 90's early 2000's and until recently I've not had that musical magic  I picked up a used set of Living Voice avatar 2's this year, that I got a really good deal on because they were discolored a... 
Graphene spray and ...
most likely a vacuum chamber and ultrasonic spray system.  
Is this a disgrace to the Industry ?
oh here is the kickstarter sight https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/493608538/love-the-worlds-first-intelligent-turntable/comments 
Is this a disgrace to the Industry ?
I'd imagine it uses an optical sensor to scan the surface for the track breaks and then the cart to play the music. I agree innovative maybe not the ultimate in resolution but still cool. I think there is a place in the market for something like t... 
room space
some one else may be able to answer this better but would a speaker designed for corner placement be better suited for your room.  
Is there somewhere I can check vinyl sound quality?
if you have an android or iPhone get Discogs app there is a huge amount of information there and it also lets you maintain a catalogue of your records and what pressing they are. its free as well 
Bookshelf Speaker Recommendations
there is a set in mahogany on usaudiomart as well.  
Bookshelf Speaker Recommendations
http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649263949-proac-tablette-50/ heres a set for $700 Canadian well worth a look.  
Bookshelf Speaker Recommendations
one more to add Proac Tablets, or possible the Response 1sc. very musical speakers. should find them used easily.  
Isolation Feet for Garrard 301 wood plinth
thanks everyone, I've bene playing around with some metal points and some sorbothane I do think the points sound better so i'm ordering some nice copper ones thanks all.   
Floor Protection Discs
go to a local machine shop and get them to cut and dimple some brass round stock cost next to nothing compared to other options and serves the same purpose. pennies and such can leave rings in your floor from the raised edge.  
What Step-up transformers are best value?
I've been using a VDH MC 10 for many years, I know its not in the same league as the BB but as its from the same family i will toss my $.02 to the wind. I've tried a few great Head amps (Pioneer HZ 1 was the best still regret selling it) as well a... 
Isolation Feet for Garrard 301 wood plinth
thank you all for so many suggestions I really have to say there is a few that have caught my eye as I will be adding a copper mat and brass platter down the road the copper/brass ones from amcanaudio look very nice.