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Audiophile TT article in Forbes
If it were a Auto reviewer or other high ticket item reviewer, the items would probably be leased and not purchased so all of the cost could be deducted till uncle sam depreciated it into oblivion. Then they could purchase it for even less money c... 
What are the treasures in your vinyl library?
My acetates of Boston, Cat Stevens, Fleetwood Mac & others. 
Best subwoofer?
I have 2 Rel Stadium III's, they sound great with HT, one front & one rear. I use them for LFE input only. I too use a Meridian G68/598 for my HT.I purchased an Aereal Acoustics SW12 because I wanted more flexability, like high & low pass ... 
Survey-What is your most used source?
50% Vinyl, 10% CD's & 40% HT 
What's your profession? Age?
Profession: Heating, Electrical, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Service & Installation Tech.I startup HVAC systems & intergrate them with building automation control systems. Age: 51 Young.System & SW: Costs too much & I fear i... 
Recommended Pressing of Sgt Pepper's
AudiofeilMy mistake. I have not played the US version in years. I'm no expert just own a lot of them trying to find the best sounding one I can.UraniumcommitteeYes the issues between Capital and the Beatles is well documented but so is the mono &a... 
Recommended Pressing of Sgt Pepper's
UraniumcommitteeI am 51 and yes I was alive when the album came out.The question was what is the best recording to get of SPLHCB not to insult other people about their opinions and it is the UK then Japanese mono or stereo versions IMHO. So here i... 
How good can a mono cartridge be...?
I do prefer my Lyra over my Koetsu for mono records and would prefer the shelter 501 if that was what I had. Mono needles do so much more correctly on mono recordings than stereo cartridges ever could IMHO. by the way records you buy that are mono... 
Recommended Pressing of Sgt Pepper's
IMHOThe early UK pressing are the best and most expensive then the Japanese, then other European recordings and last are the US pressing. Mono is best in the same order. The Beatles records, all of them up to the White Album were recorded in mono ... 
How good can a mono cartridge be...?
Hello EbalogI have a Basis TT with a Graham 2.2. I have two wands for the Graham arm. 1 for a Stereo Koetsu Urushi and 1 for a Lyra Helikon Mono. IMHO, this is one of the best investment I have made. I have found that this allows me to purchase us... 
Upgrading my Basis 2500. Vacuum or no Vacuum?
Hello Fjn04I have the Debut with vacume & Graham 2.2 arm. I use 2 wands 1 for mono 1 for stereo. I find the sound with the vacume on has a much blacker back ground and better definition. What is great is about having the vacume is if you find ... 
What to expect from MONO
Hello Arch7Your antiskating could be off. I have the Classic Records mono release and have played it with both a stereo & mono needle. The sound comes from the center. Try a stereo album with a strong singing voice you know should be in the ce... 
WAF - Wife Acceptance Factor
My wife has this saying:The man who dies with the most toys does not win, the wife does.When we die the wives get the toys and the insurance money. She figures selling my system, vinyl and CD's she will be set for a long time after I'm gone. I agr... 
WAF - Wife Acceptance Factor
I do side work to pay for this hobby. My wife knows the cost but does not care as long as she gets the regular pay check. She would like some of the side money but this has been the deal from the get go. My free time, my money. 
Number of sales: CD vs LP
Vinyl is out selling CD's. But it's mainly in Europe. The youth in Europe are buying lots of 45's. What a hoot ay.Young people want quality instead of ease of use in Europe. I do prefer 45's also but you have to get up alot more when you are liste...