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johnjbarlow

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Are the Nitty Gritty vacuum cleaners...
To Pbb, records can appreciate in value. I don't recall any clothing I would like to keep around for 40 or 50 years. I love spinning my vinyl library, and clean records sound better and protect your stylus as well. 
Are the Nitty Gritty vacuum cleaners...
Hi, I think you might be able to get a VPI 16.5 used here on Audiogon. IMHO, it is far superior to the Nitty Gritty cleaner. They seem to average in the $300.- $350. price range. 
Best "RedBook" player out there
I think you should forget about a cd player and buy a good turntable. 
Vinyl Outselling CD
People of taste and distinction are usually a member of a small minority. This is as it should be. 
vinyl storage?????
Musicdirect racks don't bow. 
Vinyl Outselling CD
Who knew? 
LCD Flat screen tv's
If your TV doesn't have an internal tuner, and your cable/satellite goes out, your up the creek. Then what? you may have to take your eyes of the idiot box and talk to someone instead of gazing into that infernal box. Or better yet, turn on your t... 
LCD Flat screen tv's
Best Buy has some good deals on 720p Sony's. They aren't the latest, but they have a 32" with the Bravia Engine for $1,399. I have one in the bedroom that I bought last year. It cost me $2,600. 
vinyl storage?????
Musicdirect makes some real nice ones. I own them and love them. they are quite attractive. They are modular, so you can add tiers as your LP collection grows. 
Buying selling Lp's?
Chicago: 1) Dave's Records on Clark St. 2) Reckless Records on Milwaukee Ave. 3) Second Hand Tunes on Clark St. 4) Jazz Record Mart on Wabash Ave. 
Is it double taxation?
"NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION" Oh oh. I can already tell where this one is going. 
How to bid on an item
My favorite bidders are the ones that tender an offer which you accept, then you never hear back from them. What fun! 
What are my options for voltage regulation?
I have some issues in summer months when peak demand outstrips available power. This anomaly wreaks havoc on my preamp. I have an Exactpower EP15A power conditioner, and I love what it does to improve the sound of my system.. It is part regenerato... 
Shipping - Who's Resposible for Receipt of Item?
Check feedback and be careful to make sure that paypal items are shipped to a confirmed address. If it isn't a confirmed address, be sure to write the buyer and release any liability to yourself. 
High end stores closing do you really care
I love browsing around in a high end audio store. People open these boutiques because of their love of music and of this obsession of ours. You cannot obtain the service and experience that a good reputable high end audio outlet offers online.