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Oregon Audiophiles...
Mike, there's a whole new universe of great beer in Portland.  Don't be afraid to try them! 
Does anyone know anything about the audio dealer True Audiophile ?
Keeping Portland weird........ 
This is a brilliant interview of Keith
That was enjoyable.  Thanks!  Did I spy a pair of ProAcs in the background? 
Dealer Behavior
@batman1971, I was a Glenn Poor's groupie back when they were still at Round Barn center.  It was the first store where I got to see and hear much of the big name high end electronics and speakers that I had only read about in TAS and Stereophile.... 
VAS (Steven Leung) cartridge repair/retipping service?
Steve did an outstanding job retipping an old Linn Troika a few years ago for me.  I sent it to him and received it back and mounted in less than a week. I highly recommend his services. 
Best return for the money, system upgrade suggestions please.
OP:  Been there.  Here's what I would do: Take yourself and someone special out to dinner at the best restaurant in town and enjoy it with a great bottle of wine.  Use the remaining money to pay down your debt! 
System sounds better at night?
For those who use the Inakustik AC-3500P, are you plugging your power amp into this conditioner?  What about your digital gear? 
System sounds better at night?
@celander  Did you purchase in US and if so from whom?  I'm guessing this is $$$. 
System sounds better at night?
Interesting to see my OP from 2001 and I still feel the same way about day vs nighttime listening.  While I have not found a line conditioner I like, judicious placement of an isolation transformer has helped. 
VIENNA ACOUSTICS- DIE MUSIC
+1 @soundings, nice gesture! 
Want to get into Analog
Actually, the only reality that counts belongs to the OP ;) 
Want to get into Analog
@mrpostfire You won't know until you try it.  Then you can formulate your own opinion.  Buying used presents some risk but it's a great way to dip your toe in the water.   Whichever way you go, try to get some help with the initial set up as it *c... 
Phono switch box cable question
Thank you for the replies!  This makes total sense and is consistent with the advice I just received from Mike at Esoteric Sound from whom I purchased the Rek-O-Kut phono switch box.  Thank you all! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Joni Mitchell - Blue 
Just saw Jesse Cook...yeaow!
Just listened to the YouTube link to Gravity and it reminded me of acoustic alchemy. :)