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The birth of a new thread dedicated to sharing our newly-acquired "old" LP's.
"You can figure out where the cut off line is for "old music" "Yeah, even a definition of could be a bone of contention.... How about pre bar code?My personal "old music" doesn't start before 1980. More precise really is pre 1970. MY R&R cutof... 
Sonus Faber: Amati Futura vs. Serafino Tradition
These have been in the Amati Futura price range.https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa991g-harbeth-m30-1-35-anniversary-edition-new-opened-only-for-...Stunning to look at and  hear, I would have them on my radar if I were in the $15-20K range. I'v... 
Looking for opinions of Bulter Audio Monad vs. Engstrum Lars vs NAT Magma
That’s an Audioafficianado.com question.Members there seem to be more into ultra fi than here. 
So you think wire conductors in cables are directional? Think again...
I follow the arrows on my expensive cable.When I don't, the music/vocal tracks are heard in esrever!As stated in article read years ago- "directional arrows are put on our cables because the consumer demands them"If someone can "hear" a difference... 
Non-violent, non-misogynistic hip hop for MC
Give it a rest...Why on earth would someone devote a thread to anyone on music preference? Redirect your weirdness /passive aggressive behavior to actual audio gear. Direct message if your THAT consumed with them. 
Considering Audio Sensibility (AS) Statement Phono cables on VPI Prime
VPI owner here.You're thinking WAY TO MUCH into what cable to use. Try one of both, clearly your feel it's important. 
PS Audio Stellar Phono
'Any insight into either the in home trial is even worth it at this close of a price point?"If anything, your existing phono stage and the Stellar may have more things similar than different."I've been dreaming of ARC, but will have to buy an olde... 
Purist Audio Venustas vs. Nordost Quattro
I sure hope the OP found something to his liking in 18 years!That's a long time to go listening to a subpar setup. 
The birth of a new thread dedicated to sharing our newly-acquired "old" LP's.
"Old LP's"To me, it aint "old" if it's younger than....1980?I finally found a REALLY clean copy of Johnny Winter's  1969 3rd release simply titled "Johnny Winter." Johnny is maybe in my top 5 all time electric guitarists.https://www.discogs.com/Jo... 
Where are the young audiophiles?
Why the concern?You have  endless cables and digital vs analog debates here to keep you occupied. 
Barn speakers
I thought this was going to be a barn find of still-in-box Bose 901's from 1968. 
A Shout-Out to Tom Vu and TriangleArt!
"While I was at it, I also bought a Maestro turntable from him (replaced Feickert Woodpecker)"Wow! That table looks like you'll need gloves to near it. A can of Brasso probably is good thing to have handy to keep up that shine.I always heard his r... 
The Placebo Effect
One thing that is ABSOLUTE-It is REAL that your wallet has been depleted. 
The birth of a new thread dedicated to sharing our newly-acquired "old" LP's.
"you have not heard Pet Sounds til you hear the AP version!" Yeah, "Pet Sounds" is the one album I may eventually just have to get the RI. Unobtanium, as far as finding a  unmolested period mono. This LA press is somewhere in a Goodwill waiting fo... 
So done with audiophile fuses
Perhaps you should have tried the Beeswax variety?