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What cartridge to replace my Audioquest 404 BH?
Any recommendations of lower output MC cartridges in the $500-1000 range? Zu Audio/Denon 103 Hana SL Audio Technica AT-ART9Dynavector 17D3 ( just a little out of your budget, but REALLY nice) 
Tidal subscription discounts
Well well you guys deserve every discount out there. Thank you for your service +1Here is a link for an extended Tidal trial period. I think this still works. I was a Beta Tester for Tidal and ickstream and they gave me this code to share. It’s k... 
What cartridge to replace my Audioquest 404 BH?
Depending on budget:Audio Technica AT150SaHana EHMOFI UltraTrackerHana SHMOFI MasterTrackerOrtofon Black 
Linn Sondek question
I have never had mine adjusted except at purchase from the dealer and it is still 95% in tune 30+ years later. How do you know?  I've setup a lot of Linn LP12's and I would wager to bet that yours is in need of a tuneup, (probably many years ag... 
Which Snell Type A do I have? A-I or A-Original?
I was a Snell dealer back in the day.  Became really good friends with Peter.The way I remember it was there was a Type A, then the A/II, then the A/III, then the last version was the A/IIIi.IIRC, there was only one version of the original (Type A... 
Is using streaming services worthy of an audiophile?
there are only a couple of Joe Bonamassa on vinyl Not true. The label Provogue released almost all of his albums on LP a few years ago.. I have at least 6 or 7. A quick look on Discogs, shows that they are still for sale with pretty decent prices. 
Is using streaming services worthy of an audiophile?
@clearthink...I interpreted this is mean "if you like the album, (songs, music, etc) then you can buy the vinyl copy.I did this all the time with CDs.  If I was interested in the artist/title, I would buy the CD, if I liked the CD, I would purchas... 
Is using streaming services worthy of an audiophile?
I can get sensational sound quality from steaming Tidal's upper quality service +1 Tidal is fantastic.  Tidal is also a good tool to find new vinyl +1 
What direction is VPI headed?
Frank Van Alstine developed what he named the Longhorn in the 1980's. Looks like he still does them.http://avahifi.com/products/for-vinyl-lovers/longhorn-phono-cartridges 
Looks like a new Magnepan speaker is coming!!!
@josh358...THANKS for the info! Much appreciated.I was expecting around $24K.  $29,000 is a chunk of change. 
Looks like a new Magnepan speaker is coming!!!
i would just want to buy the Bass panels. That would be a excellent way to add more bass to existing Maggie setups. If they could be used with other speakers, I wonder if Magnepan will offer them separately?Also, they haven't said or showed how ... 
Looks like a new Magnepan speaker is coming!!!
Looks like a modern version of the old Tympani-IVa "Unhinged"  :-) 
Magnepan Mods
@randy-11...the Magnestands are not stands per se.  They have built-in stands, but Peter Gunn, (not is real name), modifies certain Maggie models.I have heard several pairs.  They are indeed stunning!http://www.indiespinzone.com/mag/mag15.html 
Magnepan Mods
Erik...I’m not talking about Carver’s new speakers which the link you posted was about? They had a pair of panel speakers (ALS-III). Pretty sure there was some sort of design infringement...http://www.carversound.com/carver-speakers/al-iii-plus/ 
LA Rock station casualty
now in order to hear song on the radio it's gotta be approved by goverment controlling all the media. LOL... do you really thing that Taylor Swift has to ask President Trump if her song can be played on the radio?While I do agree to some extent...