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New In 2024
Heifetz - Castelnuovo-Tedesco, The Lark / Faure, Sonata (Op.13) / Vitali, Chaconne IMPEX Records IMP6052 Stunning recording just issued by IMPEX!  
Building a 100 album vinyl collection 3 must have albums are?
Byron Janus - Sergei Rachmanioff Piano Concerto No. 2 Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays - As Falls Whichita, So Falls Whichita Falls Diana Krall - Live In Paris    
Is it Me, the Vinyl or the Equipment?
Interesting. I had not heard of this before but it may be worth exploring the filter.  
Classical LP & CD Collection - How do You Sell When Record Stores Don't Want?
Everyone thank you for the great ideas. I'll select the very best and put them on eBay or Craig's List to see what happens and the rest will go to the hospital street fair if that ever comes back after Covid.  
Classical LP & CD Collection - How do You Sell When Record Stores Don't Want?
Yes I know those but would prefer to sell the entire lot and either deliver or have it picked up. Piecemeal on these sites would take me forever. Any suggestions on record stores that take classical in the Northeast? 
Tube Question
@analogluvr  I contacted Andy at your suggestion a few days back through his website and shared what I have for tubes as well as the issues. Still waiting for a response. Not sure if he's on vacation or just not interested :) 
Tube Question
Thank you for all your suggestions. lewm the sound is through the speakers. I've been told that tubes after 10 years should be replaced as they might draw way higher current and create a stress on the power supply and create hum. I've also been to... 
Tube Question
Thank you for all your responses. Dealing with the transformers is beyond my pay grade. Does anyone have a suggestion on where I should send the amp for professional repair?  I live in the northeast US  but would be willing to ship it anywhere.The... 
What Am I Missing
Thanks for the suggestions which I will try. I bought privately so won't be able to return. I have a second system I can put it with that will work if all else fails. 
Where to Buy Audiophile Recordings with a Smile
Some of the responses to my post are very interesting and how anyone chooses to handle their affairs is not something I feel I need to be judgmental about. I never ever thought of approaching the problem with the defective record in any other way ... 
Where to Buy Audiophile Recordings with a Smile
Thank you for the responses and new supplier suggestions. To those who feel that after 4 months to return a record is unacceptable I understand to a point, but as one who has spent a good part of his 45+ years in the business world, it's always a ... 
Best lines in a song
Mose Allison: Your mind is on vacation but your mouth is working overtime. 
Record Grading...
Very interesting post and responses. I have over a 1,000 albums and have recently started to buy the audiophile recordings. One just came through slightly less than flat but still a good sound. I haven't bought through eBay or other sites but woul... 
Linn Sondek is Dead - Looking for Service
Thank you all for your suggestions including "time to upgrade":) I guess everyone moved as far away from Scotland as possible, who know how to work on Linn LP12s. I'll check out the two suggestions for tech support. Thanks again! 
Best way to copy LPs to CD's using a Computer
Thank you for your terrific responses. As I am looking through the suggestions you've made it seems as most are for the Mac platform. I am PC based. I'll read further at each site, because I know that Roxio the devlops Toast can be used on PC.Than...