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I used to think pricey interconnects were snake oil...
Unless you do a blind test sighted bias is in play.   
Mobile Fidelity 24k CDs
@jayctoy : For all the vaunted claims of digital over analog I still treasure and enjoy listening to my LP collection. Nostalgia maybe? I still seek and buy particular used LP'S. Unfortunately prices are rising on those!  
Mobile Fidelity 24k CDs
I have several I bought cheaper on eBay, including Aja. Those cases are the Devil's own invention!  
Mobile Fidelity 24k CDs
Waste of money. Don't fall for the MoFi advertising hype. They are in the business of selling merchandise. The standard CD is an excellent music storage device - clearly surpassing the LP. I don't stream yet. I prefer owning media.  
NAD M10 V2 for Harbeth P3ESR?
Yes, but you could consider adding one of the First Watt amps like the F5 and using the M10 as a control center. The P3ESR’s deserve a better amp! BTW I have an F5!  
What do you know about a WESTERN ELECTRIC 86-A amp ??
Seven years ago when I had cash to burn I would have offered $10K for it!   
What do you know about a WESTERN ELECTRIC 86-A amp ??
I wouldn't hesitate to replace bad caps and get it working. What good is it sitting on a shelf? It was meant to be used and enjoyed! Most likely it was used in a 1930's movie theater. The heart of this amp lies in the transformers. High-quality 27... 
What do you know about a WESTERN ELECTRIC 86-A amp ??
That amp would go nicely with my vintage University corner horn! I would limit recordings only to mono's! Who needs stereo when one can have a combination like this! Too bad that this WE amp will likely go to a rich Asian collector, like most of t... 
New finds In Record Collection
Another arrival I acquired is a German Atlantic pressing of Led Zeppelin 1 won at an eBay auction for $28!   
New finds In Record Collection
I too keep collecting LP's despite not having enough time to give them a thorough listen! Sigh! One of the latest arrivals was the 50th Anniversary Abbey Road. Now that will be an interesting listen!  
Building a 100 album vinyl collection 3 must have albums are?
Sir John Barbirolli Mahler Symphony 5 Fritz Reiner Bartok Concerto for Orchestra Wilhelm Furtwangler Bruckner Symphony 9  
Building a 100 album vinyl collection 3 must have albums are?
Sony Rollins Saxophone Colossus  The Beatles White Album Patti Smith Horses  
Building a 100 album vinyl collection 3 must have albums are?
The Moody Blues In Search of the Lost Chord Blue Oyster Cult Secret Treaties  Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti   
Building a 100 album vinyl collection 3 must have albums are?
Frank Zappa Hot Rats Jefferson Airplane After Bathing at Baxters Cream Wheels of Fire    
Building a 100 album vinyl collection 3 must have albums are?
Miles Davis Bitches Brew Captain Beefheart Doc at the Radar Station Jeff Beck Truth