sokogear
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| The Psychology Of Collecting Hoarders on the other hand, need help. It is a medical issue. | |
| The Psychology Of Collecting Funny- reposting a comment I just made a few minutes ago.... I despise collectors - they purposely drive prices up. When the record manufacturers like Acoustic Sounds, Music Direct, Blue Note, Speakers Corner, etc. come out with reissues I am hap... | |
| If Steely Dan had a different vocalist Steely Dan IS Fagen's vocals, like it or not (other than the couple David Palmer tracks on CBAT and the one from Becker (RIP) that I skip over from Everything must Go. I've seen them over 20 times including the various projects DF has been involve... | |
| You're not a true audiophile unless... Collectors should stick to stamps, coins, art, and beanie babies. Car collectors are OK if they drive them at least a thousand or two miles per year or they are truly art (the multimillion dollar ones that belong in a museum) investments. Cars are... | |
| You're not a true audiophile unless... If you say you are one, then you are one. To me it is about getting the best sounding issue/pressing available of my favorite records without paying for the collector aspect to it. For others that are not among my top 50/100, making sure the pres... | |
| Experience purchasing a used high-end cartridge that's van den Hul (damn spellcheck) | |
| Experience purchasing a used high-end cartridge I would only buy from the manufacturer who has certified it as good as new, or from a dealer I knew very well, at a store I can visit so they can do the set up. I was lucky to get a VDH MC One Special from a dealer I knew for 20+ years who had a ... | |
| How cheap can you go and still be happy with the sound? Bose wave radio while washing my car in my garage. Better than nothing or accidentally getting an expensive piece of equipment wet. Happier than nothing. Kind of a trolling conversation though. | |
| Vibration Control Meant to say least with my phono stage. My amp is integrated. | |
| Vibration Control It always has a positive effect, the key question is how much does it improve the sound you hear and how much does it cost and are you willing to spend. Anyone who denies it either is just plain stubborn of cannot hear properly. Or maybe their equ... | |
| Half-Speed Masters - are they worth double dipping? IME 45's always sound better than their 33 versions, all things being equal. They are not equal however. There is more care taken in the production of the 45s as they are more expensive and typically use better vinyl. my 45s are the best sounding ... | |
| Auditioning Used Equipment - Am I crazy ? @greenngoldcheesehead - I would call them. Some people, especially old time stereo guys are not very responsive on email. I can't imagine that if they are a dealer of the brand you're looking at that they wouldn't have any of their models on displ... | |
| Auditioning Used Equipment - Am I crazy ? Did you ask him how he thought it would compare to what you have and what you are looking to improve with a switch? If you are just in the auditioning stage, he isn't in business to audition that brand. If it a great deal, he probably thinks it wi... | |
| What was the most expensive record that you ever bought ? Beatles MOFI collection brand new when it came out 40 or so years ago for about $250. Would never sell it....Probably worth $1500-$2000 in the NM condition it is in. My Dark Side or Set Pepper UHQRs may be worth in that range and only paid $35-40... | |
| Solid State Power Amps Jeff Rowland and Plinius come to mind |