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Which Turntable??
EXCEPT, the first Pioneer he tested had very sloppy bearings. BIG if. 
Why Don't More People Love Audio?
They will have the same reason they have had for a century,the greatest brainwashing mechanism planet earth has ever seen, US K-12 . 
Quiet Introduction of the Magnepan 1.7i
First Time I heard MBL 101's in Germany I felt sick knowing I'd never have that much money. No joke . 
What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?
With the amount of affluent folk on A'gon I would think it a prime hacker target.These guys are not stupid. 
What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?
I backed out of a deal where seller would not communicate and owed A'gon 19 bucks.I offered to send A'gon a MO , but they said no, you have to put your card online in your account , only way we accept payment.Ain't happening, I've been hacked befo... 
3/3/2015 Another San Francisco Smash and grab
In most states shooting a thief will get YOU in jail.You have to fear for your life or grevious body harm . 
Why Don't More People Love Audio?
The average American worker makes less today than 20 years ago.With globalization ,aka semi-slave wages in 3rd world, it will only get worse.There is no course but to fleece the well-off to rich consumer. 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Richardkrebs, just so !I had the SR-929 in my minds eye as I typed the post.It sounded very good as well. 
Pre-amp recommendation
I initially thought the CDT on my CL-3's was a tad bright ,but after couple hundred hours on them I am convinced I just never heard a tweeter with such an extended range.Never thought I'd find a better tweeter than the Vifa rings on my Meadowlarks... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
I'd buy a mint top of the line Sansui TT from the 70's just to look at it !Most Beautiful HiFi gear of any type I ever saw. 
What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?
Its Ok Roxy, you did have a point.My problem is I got in a hissy-fit with A'gon over puttingmy card online and closed my account so I can only communicate on this and that post. Sorry. 
Vintage Receiver: TANDBERG, MARANTZ, or…?
WOW, an AU-999 will eat any receiver ever made for lunch ! 
Rega RP8 Clearaudio Concept Wood or...?
Sumaato, your post is a model of truth and good sense. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Mattshilp, I feel your pain ,agree totally !But two wrongs never made a right and some European lands do better than we.Gotta just keep on keeeping on. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Audioengr. One plane did clear US Airspace late on 9-12.Headed for Saudi with all members of the large Bin Ladenthat were in USA.