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Jethro Tull questions...
the aqualung mini lp cd from japan is about as good as its gonna get. 
Collecting Blue Note Jazz
great sounding records that are older are 'survivors' 
ELP Laser Turntable & Trickle Down
there is something nostalgic in regard to a conventional turntable. watching a record spin...watching tubes glowing, and watching drivers moving has an incredible effect on people. even a top loading cd player has a nostagia factor. the greatest t... 
Can good speakers take edge off digital?
experiment with another amp. you may find they are underpowered. 
Used LPs in San Francisco area
amoeba, haight 
Collecting Blue Note Jazz
after over 40 years in the biz,and 50 years as a collector, i've never bumped into a hot stamper. i have however bought 2 identical records which 'over time' did sound different(one better than the other). 'time' doesn't treat all records equally. 
McCormack DNA-125 / Proceed 2 Amp plus?
ok then...the mccormack...and don't get remarried. 
the SHM CD Experience
one of my favorite pop long players ever is 'odessey and oracle' by the zombies. I have no fewer than 4 vinyl incarnations(including a mint us copy on date records, and 5(count 'em)copies on cd, domestic and import. the shm release is the best of ... 
What to do with bad recorded CDs
good advice above. the song is the thing. 
McCormack DNA-125 / Proceed 2 Amp plus?
if this is 'post divorce' like a year or two, maybe....but if this is 'post divorce' like less time than that , use the dough for anything but a hobby....get out and live a little. good luck, its a jungle out there. 
$3000 Upgrade Dilemma: My Next Purchase
speakers 
The best "imaging" speakers?
maybe duntech(to name just one)....if you were really 'there'though('there' being a live event')it will most likely be a whole different experience than listening to prerecorded music.. ..at least until you light one up. 
RIP..................Lux Interior
saw the cramps at crazy mama'a in columbus. ohio in the 1980's....they were killer. real rock n roll pioneers 
Clearaudio Classic Wood vs Grado Gold?
both should be an improvement..the grado is exceptional and easy to mount. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
poco-deliverin'