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Do not buy any Sonus Faber used
I've also had multiple dealings with Sumiko and they have been positive. If interested in purchasing used SF speakers, I agree with the other poster about calling Sumiko firsthand to obtain clarification from the "horse's mouth." So to speak.If th... 
Anyone else noticing inflation in used gear $?
I've noticed somewhat the opposite. At least in terms of the gear that I follow and track. 
Top 10 Snafus to avoid when building a good rig
I'll take a stab at this and hope that it helps someone because this is what I learned as I spent the last few years building my system.1. Avoid starting out and not having a philosophy or a goal of what you want to achieve.2. Avoid starting out a... 
At what volume do you typically listen?
-20 db to -30 db on a Denon AVR 3808-CI. 
What is your most beautiful component?
I'd say it's a toss up between my Vienna Acoustics speakers and my JL Audio fathom f112 sub. 
What started you on your audiophile journey .
I'd say my audiophile journey has consisted of 2 phases.Phase 1 was self-started. At an early age, very early age, I liked music. I gravitated to buying records, record players, transistor radios. At least in part, I was invited to parties probabl... 
Sansui Turntable - Best one to own?
Here is a link to a dealer with restored vintage TT's. He has pretty good photos of both the 929 & 838.I happen to have a vintage Sansui TT. About 30 or so years old. But it's a model I doubt anyone has ever heard of or that you could get any ... 
Wanted to share with GON members my new "JOB"
Congrats! Best of luck on your new venture. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Humble Pie, Rockin' The Fillmoreup nextNew Order, Blue Monday 
Great films where music is a central theme.
1. Eddie and the Cruisers2. Ray3. The Rose4. Lady Sings the Blues 
One of my closest friends is gone.
I only had the pleasure of getting to know Brooks over the last couple of years. I enjoyed my interactions with him and his staff and he struck me as a straightforward person, which I liked. I always felt welcomed and, just as importantly, folks s... 
Nitty Gritty 1.5Fi vs. VPI HW16.5vs. Okki Nokki
I'd give a hard look at the Okki Nokki. I purchased a VPI but may have purchased the Okki Nokki if they had distributorship when I made my purchase. The Okki Nokki is similar to the Clearaudio Smart Matrix, which was my preferred choice but not en... 
Classic records reissue - very disappointing
Jtimothya:Thank you. That was useful reading. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Gill Scott-Heron, "Pieces of a Man" 
RIP Gil Scott-Heron
I was sad to hear of his loss as well. In honor of Mr. Scott-Herron, I'm currently listening to an album of his that I purchased as a kid. "Pieces of a Man." Still has the shrink wrap on it and the price sticker. For those that remember, the stick...