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I think I've Just Seen Absolute Proof That Audiophiles Are Insanely Gullible
It sure is purdy. 
One Year of TheVinylPress
Happy Anniversary!  I always look forward to reading your latest musings.I don't always agree with you, but it's a good read :-) 
Weird issue with Pioneer AVR volume control
Once you unplug it, press several of the buttons on the front of the unit several times.  This will drain out any lingering capacitance that might be left. 
Weird issue with Pioneer AVR volume control
Unplug it from the wall for a while, then plug it back in. 
The one component that you wish you had not bought
Olive 04HD.  Biggest piece of dog pooh on the planet. 
Conrad Jognson input blled
I’ve owned several preamps that had bleed through, (just part of the design) as Al stated. Shorting plugs did indeed solve the problem.http://www.tweakshop.com/Shorting%20Plugs.htmlhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/like/121448543140?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps... 
Lyra Kleos Repair
I wasn’t aware that the Lyra carts had gone up so much in price. Last time I checked the Kleos was like $2895.00.$2775 is A LOT for that, I agree.I've had 8-9 carts redone by Peter at SoundSmith and a couple done by Andy at The Needle Clinic.http:... 
2016: a new year for music....
Thanks for the reminder of the new Tedeschi Trucks album.  I knew it was out, but it didn't show up on Tidal's "new" listings.  I found it and added it to my queue. 
LAST record preservative improves the sound
Norman....A-T, (I am assuming you mean Audio Technica?) doesn’t/didn’t ever make this. The LAST FACTORY does.http://thelastfactory.com/The LAST preservative will evaporate quite quickly if you don’t cap it tightly. I wonder if yours is still good.... 
Lyra Kleos Repair
Contact Alasdair Patrick (Apatrick@audioquest.com) and he will take care of you. Great guy and Audioquest is a wonderful company to deal with, along with Lyra, of course. Audioquest will email you a RMA form to fill out you email it back. They ... 
Ortofon bronze PNP ALERT!!!!!
I am missing something I guess? The headshell in the pictures of the PNP model is NOT a typical headshell. They are molded around and contoured for the 2M body. They are not flat and open in the back like most replacement headshells. This tells me... 
Ortofon bronze PNP ALERT!!!!!
I wasn't aware you could even remove the cartridge body from the PNP model?  I thought it was always designed to be a one piece unit.I looked through the owner's manual and they don't mention anything about removing it for use on a standard headsh... 
LAST record preservative improves the sound
I was one of the first dealers in the country to sell LAST at the retail level. I sold hundreds and hundreds of bottles and never had any complaints.I have used it for well over 30 years now and SWEAR by it. A record never touches my tables/arms/c... 
2016: a new year for music....
So far this year, I haven't really found anything.  I did just add your recommendation of Aoife O'Donovan to my Tidal queue.I'm waiting for the new Lucinda Williams which comes out on February 5th. Bonnie Raitt has a new album coming soon too. 
Rega Planar 2 Refurb
+1 on the AudioMod arms. I have (2) of them and they are indeed excellent. Jeff’s a good guy to deal with too.http://www.audiomods.co.uk/index.htmlInspire HiFi in the UK has some really nice table upgrades also.http://www.inspirehifi.co.uk/quest.html