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Who is you go to for top quality vinyl
And yet another point, forgot it. There are Japanese early reissues, sometimes same year as originals , that also usually sound excellent but slightly different than the originals. They might be a little more refined but the originals often a litt... 
Who is you go to for top quality vinyl
Or it will say Promo not for sale and have white/black label. I got a few, what a sound. 
Who is you go to for top quality vinyl
One more thing. Japanese original pro records sound better than regular, sometimes significantly better. They can be identified by an inscription in Japanese on the label. Usually sellers mention it but not always. 
Who is you go to for top quality vinyl
Oleschool, regular registered airmail usually takes about 10-14 days from Japan. I never tried economy airmail - this could be weeks. EMS express is usually $20-$25 and takes about 5-7 days in my experience. I don't buy pop music, only jazz and ja... 
Looking for an upgrate from Cronus Magnum
You could try Rogue Pharaoh hybrid integrated, I think it is $3500 new. 
Who is you go to for top quality vinyl
You wouldn't recommend visiting Osaka? I heard it is a funky city, Japanese style.I buy very few records, almost all original Japanese pressings. I take a risk on ebay, so far only a few records were a little overgraded. In one case the man who so... 
Your recommendations for cost-effective and musical sounding headphones?
By audiophile standards $700 is not much. I really like Grado RS-1. Grado 225e are 'poor man's' RS-1 - very good. 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
Bodhidharma would enjoy the emptiness of this moment. So will I. 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
There might be a few things that complicate the matter.Rinpoche is a professor. It is hard to be a student when you are a professor. She is a student here. Listening to advices is one thing, following them is something completely different.I also ... 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
I can barely differentiate Vedic Sanskrit from Middle Persian, but one thing I am sure of. From slightly different perspectives four brands have been recommended to try first - Mogami, Purist Audio, Wireworld and Shunayata. Chances are that at lea... 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
We are headed in the wrong direction, I think. Whatever we say Rinpoche appears to return to one brand - Audioquest. Who can say why? Anyway, $6000 buys great used tube preamp, be it VAC or Lamm or something else. Or new Herron, as an example. No ... 
Loudspeakers have we really made that much progress since the 1930s?
" More sound out of smaller boxes" is a great advancement.The horn speakers. There are many who won't listen to them, either vintage or modern. 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
You don't need $6000 cable. I suggest you refuse. 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
Yeah, excellent move. Rushing to spend $1000 or more for a cable that might not be the best choice would make little sense. I would be happy to hear that Mogami balanced works great, but more likely something more expensive will be required. The b... 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
Yeah, why not try Mogami too, it costs nothing? However, pro-audio and audiophile audio are not the same things. One of the differences is that they would try to save every cent to increase the profit, we would not. I tried DiMarzio cables, someth...