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Audiophile TT article in Forbes
Just shows as silly high-end is I guess. 
Reliability on Tubes Amplifiers and Prevention
It is simply a cheap way of doing things. 
How do I stop the Humming from my LP12?
On the hum issue, check all connections (including the four tiny connectors at the cart). Since you have a transformer, make sure the cable running to and from it is a shielded type. Make sure no phono cable is near an AC line. It may be a malfunc... 
tube question for ARC Ref 3 users
Trying to outdo the pros at ARC are we? 
How Long Should an LP12 Bearing Last?
Wow a new definition of "lowballer"! Now anyone trying to get a better price is a lowballer. Anyone with what he considers a genuine issue is a lowballer.A lowballer is someone who starts out with an offer that is a fraction of the asking price, a... 
What do you think about Edge amps ?
Aside from the fact they have to be some of the ugliest amps out there? Just have to love the wedding cake model! With looks like that who cares what they sound like! 
Please suggest serene, restful jazz recordings
Piano banging like Oscar Peterson? You don't deserve jazz my friend. Seems what you are looking for is elevator music. I recommend a visit to Walmart. 
Record wear
Bigamp, looked at your system and with the amount of money you spent on it am left wondering why you think that new vinyl is pricey and why you have decided to be thrifty when it comes to an analogue setup. Then again, maybe your idea of inexpensi... 
Record wear
Despite being on record as saying "wear isn't an audible factor in my experience", Photon46 is not a cult member as he simply makes too much sense. I think it boils down to what type of music is being reproduced. Anything that has a lot of quiet m... 
Record wear
Glad to see that your vinyl is better than my vinyl! 
Record wear
Record wear is always a problem. Those who will not admit it are members of a cult. 
Thiel/Crutchfield
This notion that speakers should favour one type of music over another is ridiculous. Since it keeps this "hobby" going no one is supposed to mention that though. 
Help Do I have fake van den Hul Mainsstreams?
I bet the fakes sound exactly the same as the original. People are playing with your audiophile mind... 
Wherefore Belt Drive?
Basically Ivor was in with some machining concern and believed he could build his own mousetrap. Was it a better mouse catcher? Who knows, but the man had a knack for marketing that took into consideration the neurotic nature of audiophiles. Didn'... 
Any Putumayo fans?
I have one. The presentation of the whole line is pretty well done. I don't know if the music represents the best any of these countries has to offer. I may buy some other titles though.Le mieux est l'ennemi du bien.