robbyedwards101

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Which subwoofer?
Hsu Research, 18” Velodyne, or the “El Pipo” DIY sub ( this would be my choice”.  
How to remove scotch tape brown residue from album covers
Goof-Off^^^ 
How to remove scotch tape brown residue from album covers
Magic Eraser; Good-Off; Goo-Gone or lighter fluid  
Recommended cheaper vintage SS Integrated Amps?
I had that Kenwood as part of my first “serious” system. Nice amp! 
BEWARE OF FRAUD with this member
Now I just refuse to accept PP for ANYTHING at all.  
BEWARE OF FRAUD with this member
This happened to me a couple of decades  ago. I shipped a $5,000 blue sapphire to a dude inCanada. Used PAYPAL. Had signed proof of delivery via USPS registered mail. He filed “not received” claim with PP. The thing is; PP ALWAYS sides with buyer.... 
What is the #1 equipment want currently on your HiFi horizon???
Complete Mark Levinson electronics driving Wilson Audio Watt-Puppy speakers, ultra-high  end LP turntable, a nice collection  of moving-coil cartridges a few thousand LPs, and a new mansion or mega-yacht to put it all in....as if! 
Best vintage DD turntables from the 70's and 80's?
Empire 
Need a DAC Recommendation.
Second Schitt 
What process did you use to integrate multiple subwoofers for 2 channel listening?
Rat-shack sound pressure meter, test LP and lots of experiments with positioning of the two dual 18” DJ subwoofers  
Rack recommendations
In order from top down: Pro-Ject Carbon TTREVOX 10” reel to reel tape deckOPPO BluRay/CD/DVD playerConrad Johnson tube preamp2X Williston tube power amps; running in bridged modeCrown 300 WPC integrated 300 WPC subwoofer ampHome-brew music serverH... 
Rack recommendations
Amazon carries a number of affordable racks and a good selection of audio furniture as well. My system is racked in a 12-U studio rack with spikes replacing the stock casters.  
Is There Any Reason To Buy A Reel-To-Reel Machine Nowadays??
ETSY and eBay are good sources for prerecorded tapes at fairly reasonable prices. When combined with a compander such as the Dolby 3-BX, nothing else really comes close to reel to reel sounds.  
How many of you are digital only systems?
No. I enjoy all media formats: CD/DVD/BluRay, Vinyl (my favorite) and streaming digital  
How to isolate turntable from footstep shake or vibration
Couple^^^