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Best turntable under $4000
I'm with the THORENS TD 1601 Crowd. Get the Walnut look.  
Phonostage comparisons
I've been looking for a new headshell. I ran across a wooden one. Looked Good  but I get the feeling that Wood is still drying from capillary action thus altering the VTA integrity of possible mistracking. Whats your experences?   Joe  
Why is it that every time, lately, that I'm interested in a thread...
Good insight with these discussions. When do I sign on in the AM to read controversial discussions before they are deleted?  
After fifty years… amazing. What high end audio can be.
This is the BEST Hobby in Retirement. Spending my Pension $ on what I want. Not scrounging my Nickles to buy Audio Gear and Albums in the 1960's.  
After fifty years… amazing. What high end audio can be.
My Audio gear plays a Big Part in my Retirement Time. Still Rocking at 72, since the 60's.  
End Game Turntable suggestions
Stick with the BEST. The Thorens TD 1601 is my End Game TT. I'm 72, it's the only way to play.  
Kubala Emotion vs MIT Oracle V4/ V3 speaker cables
 I lived with Cardas Golden Reference for 8 years with my Sasha Series 1, No complaints. The word 'disappeared' comes to mind. As in no sonic signature. The Amp was a Krell EVO 302.  
whole house surge protector
Do it. I did it back in the 1990's plus an additional independent panel ground.  
Western Electric looking for consumer feedback to make new tubes!
Thanks for the Link. Consider it done.  
Most beautiful turntable under $5k
I went for the Thorens 1601. Beauty and Performance.  
MM vs MC Cartridges
I just purchased a 'Benz Micro Glider' 0.9mv. It's a medium output Cartridge. It takes care of my fears of not having enough output and a step up in a quality MC. I get it tomorrow, hopefully installed next week on my Thorens TD1601. I think I li... 
MM vs MC Cartridges
Sandthemall I already have 8 NEW KT-120's, (planning for the future). But I'm open to Tube Rolling.   Joe  
MM vs MC Cartridges
So far I am looking at: Benz-Micro Wood SL HANA ML And a couple of others. I'm confused.   Joe  
What brands tend to have the worst resale value?
Wilson Speakers.  I bought a pair of Sashas, 8 years ago for $28,000 plus Tax and finally sold em' for $10,000 after a 7 month listing, OUCH!!Lessons learned, buy used. 
PRIMA LUNA DIALOGUE PREMIUM - 20 minutes and then loud pop and buzzing in 1 channel
Perfect timing for my next piece of Audio Equipment. I've narrowed my new Audio Purchase to 2. A new PrimaLuna integrated or a new Rogue Audio integrated III.Now, all I've got to find is a used pair of Joseph Audio Pulsars.  I'm also retired and l...