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| Declare the correct value on the Customs form? As many have stated: a. No one pays a Customs "(Country Name} Return Goods" duty on this item. So, this is NOT a Customs Duty ($) issue. b. If you lower the value of this item from $1200 to $50, you may red-flag this shipment at the port-of-e... | |
| Turntable upgrade +2 a better Phono-Pre will make a significant improvement. I currently us a Zesto Andros 1.2. It was one of the best upgrades that I have ever made. Also, the 12AX7 JJ tubes last for thousands of hours, are inexpensive and available from all of... | |
| Beware, scammers everywhere Another TIP... When considering a private-party purchase, I ask the seller to provide the items SERIAL NUMBER, when applicable. Scammers hate this question because it allows potential buyers to verify the item is REAL, and usually, what retail... | |
| GROUNDING - assistance on how NOT to shock yourself I have had similar experiences for years until I realized the simple solution was right in front of me... My gear is in my living room and the floor is covered with a large wool rug. a. Sometimes I would get shocked just by touching something i... | |
| Package Has Disappeared in USPS System To all who buy gear from non-U.S. sources. Yes, U.S. Customs may detain and inspect your items (unless they are part of a diplomatic shipment). These inspections rest upon a long-established, legal authority and process. Furthermore, your items... | |
| Any experience with VPI Super Prime scout with 10.5 inch tone arm I have a VPI that uses the Memorial 10.5 unipivot tonearm. Like many, I prefer the unipivot design, but I want to share two essential 'tweeks'. A. When installed, the tonearm rests in a 'cup', and VPI recommends the adding a viscous oil to th... | |
| Merry Christmas One and All To All - Happy Holidays. I wish you good health the closeness of family and friends. During Christmas, I tend to play the 'classics' this time of year: Bing, Nat, Julie, yet one of my favorite Christmas songs is by a lesser-known artist - Nana... | |
| Bogus Ratings for MOFI SACD's As most folks, I take reviews with a grain-of-salt. I look for relevant, real-world details. I also realize that the 'bad stuff' is filtered out. ...THAT is why forum like this one are so valuable and relevant! | |
| And a Ho! Ho! Ho! To All! Happy Holidays to one and all! Now, relax and enjoy some music ;-) | |
| My All Time Christmas Song If anyone is still following... Old Toy Trains written by Roger Miller and covered by Nana Mouskouri (she has released over 200 albums in at least thirteen languages) is simply wonderful. | |
| Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs? The better my system gets, the better Redbook CDs sound... Having watch the development of the digital-sound market for 15+ years, I prefer the relative simplicity and SQ of CDs and LPs. Compared to streaming, CDs tend to have equal or better... | |
| Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz? Great, and please share your list. I keep trying... | |
| Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz? @ fthompson251 Welcome to the Club! I have tried to like Jazz for decades, as well, including a dozen deliberate weeks of "maybe this time", "maybe this group". During the journey, I have found a few very good performers, but mostly duds. List... | |
| two channel speaker/equipment consultant "You don't need a consultant just your own ears" Personally, I think that you need both. It will take time for your aural memory to lock-in good, excellent, and just-right! Listen to LOTS of various systems. Visit shop, shows and friends. ... | |
| Doozy of an amp question Without demos, buying is risky and resale value is always consideration. That said, few folks buy HiFi gear looking forward a 'flip'. Mac has a following, but it seems that Mac is a 'love it or not' brand, with little middle ground. I would def... |