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How often do you upgrade turntable ?
Well, I also have $4k-$5k front end but I don't pay for records that much. I don't go over $100 or so per record, though did pay $150 once. That was a promo copy of the first Japanese edition of Bitches Brew by Miles Davis. It sounds best, and I h... 
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ghdprentice, what conditioner do you have ?  
How often do you upgrade turntable ?
Yes, there is a point, unless you already have one of the very best. Other priorities ? What are you talking about ?  
How stereo changed our lives.
Yes, cassette, still the tape. Bill, you are probably right about LPs and 45s, I don’t know. Still, I would guess quite a number of people had reel-to-reel decks.  
How stereo changed our lives.
Radio was the most important invention. After that - the tape.  
Anybody having trouble getting near-your-asking-price for used gear ? (Plz. no hype)
Oh, and buyers too.  
Anybody having trouble getting near-your-asking-price for used gear ? (Plz. no hype)
Some private sellers are just as greedy as some dealers and manufacturers, only not on the same scale, but it doesn't mean less. Audiophiles included.  
Unmatched power output tubes. Bad idea ?
Kevin of VAC said that I could try but there might be increased hum and distortion. I was lucky to buy a matched quad of Mullards XF2, so I don’t have to try for now.  
Help me build up a jazz album collection. Can you suggest a must have album?
Gary Moore, fine guitar player with unique style. Very emotional, very open.  
Analogue front end. You want more weight, scale and dynamics.Where do you start upgrading?
 No doubt. HRS are expensive products, but if you have high end turntable..  
Help me build up a jazz album collection. Can you suggest a must have album?
Miles Davis - Bitches Brew.  
Is there usually a dramatic difference between $5k and $10k cartridges ?
I think, some did answer with experience. Besides, the interpretation of "dramatic difference" can vary. But there is some BS, no doubt.  
Turntables currently considered top of the range. Do you know what they are ?
whart has it for his Kuzma Reference table, you could talk to him.  
$3500 floor standing speakers used. What would be your choice ?
ATC would probably need more power than 60 tube watts to drive them easily.  
Turntables currently considered top of the range. Do you know what they are ?
Yeah, you upgrade the turntable and upgrade isolation base for it.