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What responsibility does a seller have to tell a customer an item has been serviced?
The obvious question to me is this.  Did the OP disclose that the unit he traded was not working properly?  Does anyone else see the irony that after the dealer repaired it, OP wants it back?  Is this a case of what goes around comes around?  Mayb... 
Cartridge Upgrade ...AT ART-9?
@j_damon why?  If you can get an ART9 for $500, buy it now!  I definitely would! 
Cartridge Upgrade ...AT ART-9?
Back to the original question... my upgrade path was Blue Point #2, then Ortofon 10x5, then AT ART9.  I have been very happy with the ART9 for about a year.  So much so, that when time comes to replace it, I will be getting another ART9.  It now h... 
Wanting to sell speakers but don’t know how to price them......
You can use the blue book, and you can see prices on completed ebay listings.  I owned 803s, and kept track of the prices often.  I think you'll find the 803s (or 803S) are worth between 2500 and 3000, and the 804s are worth 1700 to 2200.  That's ... 
Introducing my 2.2 Stereo
what do *you* feel is missing in your sound? 
Upgrade from my internal Primaluna phono stage... Audio Alchemy PPA-1? What else?
I did quite a lot of comparisons last year with phono stages.  I have a PL HP Integrated.  I definitely agree that a tube phono stage is the way to go.  I had a JD9 for quite a while, but ultimately found it to be a little too noisy.  I had a ProJ... 
Looking for mc cartridge in $1000-$1500 range.
Sorry to pile on here... open ended questions like this will get you dozens of recommendations.  But, I did this same research about a year ago, and I ended up with an AT ART9.  There's no looking back!  I'm very happy with it, and reviews from ot... 
What unknown musical artist would you like to share with your fellow audiophiles?
Another great band to check out... New Orleans Suspects.  Bluesy with a zydeco groove.  Kaleidoscoped is available on vinyl. 
What unknown musical artist would you like to share with your fellow audiophiles?
Great topic!  I wish some posters would avoid every possible opportunity to argue, but I guess that is the state of AGon today.  Let's keep it focused on the topic - good music.So, I just placed orders for Crack the Sky and moe.  Both, thanks to t... 
Why Power Cables Affect Sound
maritime511,282 posts12-21-2018 2:39pmdebate verbdebated; debatingDefinition of debate (Entry 2 of 2)What’s the point in posing the question if your foreclose any “general” discussion?@maritime, I looked carefully at the OP.  I don't see anything ... 
Why Power Cables Affect Sound
At the start of this thread, @ghosthouse linked to this article.https://www.gcaudio.com/tips-tricks/why-power-cables-make-a-difference/After all the crazy post in this thread, mostly filled with speculation, opinion, and misinformation... I took t... 
Why Power Cables Affect Sound
gregb6333 posts12-16-2018 7:13pm😂😂😂 this forum is funny! Most of you are full of it but still funny!! Lots of self proclaimed experts.. what a riot!! Keep em coming.. this is great entertainment!!So true, Greg.  I got a laugh at the concept of pho... 
Why don't amplifier Companies use high end fuses?
The diatribe on the "backfire effect" is also funny.  You realize you are totally describing yourself, don't you?  I'm a naysayer on the power cord thing, so based on your conjecture that you post as if it were fact, I wouldn't try one, and if I d... 
Why don't amplifier Companies use high end fuses?
Sorry to dredge up an old post, but @geoffkait cracks me up sometimes.  This is just about the dumbest argument I've ever heard.  You are paying a manufacturer for multi-thousand dollar amplifiers, and you think they are too stupid to include a pa... 
Speakers near fireplace
That could be an issue.   It's hard to tell by the diagram what the room dimensions are.