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Why do hipsters prefer analog?
@larry5729 - go get yourself a top shelf tube amp before the apocalypse - which may be any day now the way things are going.   
Kronos Sparta or TechDas Air Force III?
The hold down on the Tech Das AF impacts the playback significantly - that's been my experience comparing the AF VP with an AF Technics SP10 Mk2 (no clamp) and Kuzma Stabi R w clamp. For that reason, if I were spending that kind of dough, I'd defi... 
Looking for new/sealed blank high bias type II cassette tapes
Good luck to you.  
Why do hipsters prefer analog?
Next - why did the hipster cross the road?  
New Koetsu on Ebay from Japan???
Juki is well known on Ebay and has been around for a long time. Like others indicated, no warranty and maybe even gray market without serial number.  The risk is yours.  However, savings on a stone bodied Koetsu can be significant (greater than 50... 
McIntosh MA12000 Integrated Amp w/Martin Logan Renaissance 15A
I think that's what the OP is asking.  You seem to answer a question with a question.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Picked up a mint copy of Big World by Joe Jackson for $7 at a local record store.  Excellent recording - listening to it right now. Also, no ticks and pops (rare w used records).  
Thoughts on the Linn LP12 turntable
Meh - it may have been a great table when it came out, but I don't think anyone in their right mind would buy a new one now.  There are many tables that sound and look better at that price point. It may be a great starter table at some of the used... 
RiP Peter Breuninger AVShowrooms
I enjoyed Peter's videos a lot.  RIP and God Bless.  
Re-tipped stylus vs original manufacturer
I have a retipped ZYX Universe IIX by Steve @ VAS and I can't really tell the difference. I have a more expensive Gold Note Tuscany mc, but the retipped ZYX Universe is more revealing/dynamic/enjoyable. So there you go.  
Has anyone puchased from Virusa recently?
6 negative feedbacks - 5 of them cartridge related.  C'mon Man.  
My last Integrated Amp: $5-10,000?
Gryphon Diablo 300 if it's going to be your last integrated amp. I currently have one and it's a superb amp - will drive any speaker. The one on USAM will go soon if you don't jump on it.  
Has something happened to the Whatsthebest audio forum?
@elrod Just downloaded latest Mozilla browser and it seems to be working now.  Thanks.  
Has something happened to the Whatsthebest audio forum?
This is the message I get -   Hmmm… can't reach this page It looks like the webpage at https://www.whatsbestforum.com/ might be having issues, or it may have moved permanently to a new web address. ERR_FAILED  
Has something happened to the Whatsthebest audio forum?
I'm having similar issues - have not been able to connect to it for a week or so. When I click the link provided by tablejockey, I get a message saying that it can't find the page.