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Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby?
The only endpoint is the poorhouse  
Been an avid HT listener
Help ....Suggestions......just got a Dennon 7 channel receiver...just using 5 channels....can't understand the dialogue on Netflix  
New cartridge vs. Re-tipped
I had my Ortofon cart retipped at Soundsmith.....very pleased....sound better than the original....no down side  
New buy, no return policy
keep walking  
Technics 1200G vs VPI Forever Model One
Im using a VPI Superscoutmaster from many years ago ( bought new).. sold to me by Harry himself.   I upgraded the belt drive to rim drive, the platter to the solid metal one, the arm to the plastic (?) one, still using the SDS ( better than the ne... 
Looking for a more solid-feeling turntable (and maybe a new preamp)
I had a Helius top tonearm.....all kinds of headaches.....went back to the manufacturer a few times and I gave it up  
Bent Audioquest Robin Hood banana plugs
I have Furutech plugs..  one ground bent, and slowly tried to straighten it ....it broke off immediately.   I didn't realize they are hollow and attached with a small screw......very soft.  
Did I just cook my preamp?
On the good power cords, the ground connection (round pin of plug) is longer than the flat pins....that means the unit is grounded until the last little bit of plug is removed from the wall.  
Speakers sound too bright.
I agree with jond.....return them....  
The Insane World of High End Audio! Is it All a Scam?
Everything counts.....I was shocked when I changed my power cable connections to Furutech  
What interconnect cables do you use with your VAC equipment ?
Furutech  
Rumble - turntable or background noise DG LP
bad pressing  
Why do tube amps often subjectively sound more powerful than SS ?
In my experience, tubes tend to highlight the lower part of the spectrum, where s/s favors the upper.   
Will a high quality preamp really make a difference in sound?? Also speaker cable
My amp has a non-working left channel...sent it back to the factory to have a look see and fix.   I looked around the room and noticed the expensive power cord for the amp was lying on the floor not doing anything.  Stupid 82 old me replaced the "... 
Unipivot tone arms
VPI arms are excellent if set up properly.....like all things  Mine isn't truly a unipivot ....I've attached their 2nd pivot....works great