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Brooks Berdan says bye bye
Cool story as always, bdp24.Berdan was a place that was within a reasonable drive(45minutes, traffic permitting) for me.From the messsage, it appears  being close to family is a big factor.  I can't imagine trying to keep an audio retail business ... 
Crazy Good Vinyl recording fidelity on COMMAND label
The Command label is good sounding stuff if you like the genres. Most of the offerings are background music for a period movie.I have several LP’s. For me, they are more kitsch or to play for another audiophool to appreciate.I have some of the Cla... 
Vinyl Buyers: The Premium Price Vinyl v. Cheap Vinyl Ratio
heretobuy- your choice of genre more  likely to be found in thrift stores.Those groups are in time periods of a generation for the most part-gone.You'll find those at yard, estate sales. Part of the belongings the kids/grandkids throw out when the... 
Vinyl Buyers: The Premium Price Vinyl v. Cheap Vinyl Ratio
 usedtobuy-Excellent sounding LP's are still cheap depending on genre and where you shop."I bought on eBay Jeff Beck's Wired for $5"Great album jasonbourne52.Beck's cover of the Mingus tune-"Goodbye, Pork Pie Hat" is my fave.That album rises above... 
Nice extra free service at my local A/V store.
Too bad you can't pick up your  Rx and grab  a malt while you're at it. 
Four MC Phono Cartridges
Clearly a low budget setup, but you can hear the difference in presentationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QA1jw5Pj7YXA should present itself with a more "refined" overall tone. Subjective, naturally. 1st gen ART 9 user here.Both are good choice... 
What angle should I set the VTA on my VPI turntable?
VPI owner here.Don't go beyond  noromance's suggestion. It's just nervosa+  with no music enjoyment.Find a "middle of the road setting or you can set EVERY LP prior to playing, and feed the disease. 
Aren't you sorry you missed out on this one? It's already sold out! LOL
"As a huge guitar player and owner of a vintage Strat I think this TT looks like the cheesiest thing ever - just based on aesthetics alone."three_easy_payments-Long time Guitar wanker here . I like the burst finish, but the Fender logo has to go-c... 
Is improvisational jazz to impressionism art as smooth jazz is to realism art?
"One last thought, going back to my “cacophony” complaint; i know i need better resolving speakers than what i have today. I have a feeling that hearing a better separation of instruments and notes could help open the aperture to broader jazz &... 
List a Condition you know of that will produce Better Sound
Tinnitus-free hearing, along with zero hearing loss.Never mind the gear. Just put whatever in a good room and get them speakers where they should be. 
The value of embellishment?
"Now a David Lindley edition turntable could make some garish but interesting aesthetc" tomic601-Perhaps a hybrid cross-Lindley's mop/Thing from the Adams family? sbank-I like the "burst"! I think they're on to something with that finish.Offered... 
The value of embellishment?
"Love the way Jesse Ed burns it up!The real gem on that LP is, Jamaica Say You Will…" oregon - Yes! I like the entire album. I go on binges of forgotten music. J.B, then spin off with his supporting cast. David Lindley fan here!"For Everyman" ... 
REL vs JL AUDIO
"sold my REL S812 and bought 2 Rythmik G22s, much better low bass, tremendously better integration, just as tonally accurate - or at least similar, but most likely due to the servo, a little less immediate."mesonto-just based on what you've stated... 
REL vs JL AUDIO
Oh no.....another "what's best" inquiry! 
Supply chain problems delay audio hardware for up to 12 months or more
If the box sounds good, why care where it's made?The "idea" of made in USA is...AMERICAN. I get it. I only wish for that.But let's all get real. EVERY nut, bolt, washer along with major assemblies made 100% here, in USA-not gonna happen.Impossible...