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Whats on your turntable tonight?
@reubent, You may like Jose James’ (Lean On Me album) tribute to Bill Withers.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Yesterday evening,Pat Metheny Group, Still Life TalkingRobert Glasper Trio, CoveredRoy Hargrove, Diamond In The RoughKim Waters, Sweet & SaxyAlex Bugnon, Head Over HeelsMiles Davis & John Coltrane, The Final Tour, Copenhagen  
Need a Record Brush. Got a recommendation?
Have I shined a light on my records before and after cleaning.  Yes but not necessarily in the dark.   It seems that the Furutech SK-filter is no longer being produced.  But it appears to be available from eBay sellers at less than MSRP.   
Need a Record Brush. Got a recommendation?
I have been using the Analog Relax and the Audio Quest exclusively.  Apart from my experiment I find the results of those two satisfying.  Normally I pre-clean with the Analog Relax before playing.  Then I use the Audio Quest as a clean sweep befo... 
Need a Record Brush. Got a recommendation?
I would agree.  However their advertisements states something a little different.“Magnetic fields and static electricity can greatly affect audio and video playback equipment and source material. The Talisman temporarily dissipates magnetic fields... 
Need a Record Brush. Got a recommendation?
I conducted the non- scientific tissue test last night with 8 different anti static devices. They are ranked from bests to worst. Six of them are brushes as noted below. The other two devices I used in the test was the Mity Zerostat Gun and the... 
What brands tend to have the worst resale value?
seanheis1, One of the many contributing factors that  has influenced the more traditional home audio solution is the home theaters in a box, sound bars, and the big sound Bluetooth speakers.  I think some of the well designed  “vintage” gear can o... 
What brands tend to have the worst resale value?
Lol.  Most of the mentioned brands I had when I was a teen. The worst was York. 
Looking for great jazz guitar recordings - any recommendations?
OP,  I would say the Mobile fidelity pressing is the best version of bumping.   
Whats playing on your system today?
Bumpin by Wes Montgomery, Mobile Fidelity Sound LabThe Best of Sade, SadeLean on Me, Jose’ James Sky is Crying, Stevie Ray VaughanTracy Chapman, Tracy Chapman 
What's been your turntable ownership over the years?
Current TT’s:Pro-Ject RPM 1 Carbon Denon DP-59MPioneer PL L1000Kenwood KD-66FIn my youth:Techincs Dual BSR  
Recommendations for an MC cart on Audiogon
tochsii, the first cart I picked up was a Sumiko BB with 300hrs from a seller on Audiogon.  The actual price was pretty good, below the sellers asking price.  I liked that BB so much I ordered a brand new BB from a ebay seller located in Hong Kong... 
Turntable got absolutely crushed by CD
orpheus10:  The larger questions are, why do they stream and what are they listening with equipment wise.    
Turntable got absolutely crushed by CD
Lol....  what you talking about Willis :)  
Turntable got absolutely crushed by CD
glupson, I have the Pro-Ject RCM and the Vinyl Styl system.  I typically use them in series.  I plan to pickup an ultrasonic RCM after the holidays.  Still doing some research.