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Reading threads and posts when selling and buying
I didn't post my system but did mention it in a few threads. One reason why I didn't is that I don't have a digital camera! Another is that I am in love with it and want some privacy. 
My wifes birthday present - a turntable
Take another wife like the one you have - she will get you the right tonearm and other auxillary audiophile stuff for your 51st.Happy birthday. 
American made cartridge anyone?
Nor is mine, as far as I know. I could be wrong. 
When does the law diminishing returns kick in?
When you feel that you need to replace the room or the entire house to get the right sound. That's the point, I think, when one should stop upgrading. At least for a while.Other than that it is highly subjective. 
Listening distance
I move my listening position back and forth depending on many things. I believe that fixed position is always a more or less acceptable compromise; it doesn't appear to be the best approach. 
American made cartridge anyone?
It is so nice to have slaves in other countries working for us. 
MC loading at 47K
Goldring 1042 MM to begin with; $320 plus shipping from the UK. Those cheap MCs are unlikely to do it for you considering the kind of music you listen to whether they will sound bright or not. That's not the main point - they won't have enough wei... 
Middle Eastern, North African music these days?
Thank you. I'll try ebay and amazon in the UK first. If the recording is analog I would certainly prefer records. Besides, my analog rig is better than digital. 
FURMAN, PS AUDIO, ISOTEK??
You didn't mention power cords. What do you have? I would address this first.And how much are you prepared to pay for how much improvement? Generally speaking, to get some control over the incoming current is quite expensive. But still you could i... 
Dynavector 20X or Grado Sonata for VPI?
Just curious, why do you consider only two cartridges?And as Orpheus10 said, you usually have to choose very much depending on what kind of music you mostly listen to. For example, I too am thinking about new cartridge for my Spacedeck/Spacearm. D... 
Middle Eastern, North African music these days?
Tuareg fighters? I got to listen to this.By the way, there are still cases of cannibalism in Sahara. 
Middle Eastern, North African music these days?
I understand this is all on cds, no LPs, right? 
TW Raven 10.5" Tonearm what cart are you using?
What exactly did you find insulting? That was certainly not my intention as far as I know. I always read everything before responding and I think in my own way I was constructive. If you didn't like what I said, it's perfectly fine with me and sho... 
TW Raven 10.5" Tonearm what cart are you using?
If I were operating within or around the budget you are I would consider having two table/arm/cartridge set-ups instead of just one turntable. As an alternative or in addition, I could experiment with different electronics too. One table and two a... 
So, what DON'T you spend money on?
No car, don't really need it in NYC area.No cable or Blu-ray.No expensive vacations.Not much eating out.No expensive drinks or cigars.But I do buy designer clothing and good shoes on ebay from time to time;And I do have some money for prostitutes.