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Klipschorn-Klipsch-The Loft NYC
perfectly square room will suck no matter what speaker you use, or where you place them. Standing waves will eat your lunch.Maybe if the place is full of soft bodies (people) it will work out OK.Two Khorns and about 20 watts will make everyone in ... 
I don't know where else to post this...so,
I would avoid halogens and fluroscents due to the transformers and all... I have a simple incandescent lamp with a bendable neck to the right of my TT, works quite well, and I can shine it straight onto the TT for close work, or bend it to point t... 
Was your first cartridge relatively expensive?
gee, I dunno guys, I have to give a dissenting opinion here. My advice would be to get the cheapest stuff possible (used) within a given level of decency. No plastic TT, and an arm that at least allows VTA adjustment. For example I started with a ... 
$3-6K Source Upgrade: Digital vs Vinyl Again
Lao Tzu once said"The perfect traveller has no set agenda, and is not intent upon arriving."I think these are words to live by in the hifi world, be it analog, digital, or whatever.Start where you will, because you can't begin without starting, an... 
Zappa?
Dang, am I the only one here who LOVES "Orchestral Favorites"?I picked up a copy (LP) at the thrift store for $.99 and boy was I grinnin. 
Haven't played my LP's in 20 years - still good?
have your musical tastes changed in the last 20 years?The records will be in better shape than you expect.Whether you still want to listen to Cheap Trick Live at Buddakan remains to be seen.... :) 
Nakamichi Cassette Decks
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