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What are the must-see shops in SoCal?
Moving to SoCal?  Being you're an audio enthusiast and here, already says somethings not right,but MOVING to SoCal? Are you retired with a fat wallet? Weather is great, way too many people, horrible traffic anywhere and what you read about the cos... 
Audio Furniture has its own sound!
I've been using these for 20 + years. https://www.parts-express.com/sanus-afab-33-tall-tv-av-stand--240-8600?gclid=Cj0KCQiAqNPyBRCjARIsAKA...I don't know if these inexpensive racks deter from my gear sounding their best, but they do the job, and l... 
Badly recorded albums needing upgrading
skyscraper-Revisiting Derek and the Dominoes-LaylaIf you're serious about record play, cut to the chasehttps://www.better-records.com/product.aspx?pf_id=dereklayla_2002_1 If my table alone, were a $50K+, I wouldn't think twice buying my favorites ... 
Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS.
"pandora on a cell phone"What doe's that even mean? This is an odd thread. The OP's responses throughout the thread are not consistent with someone who looking to seriously purchase a substantial turntable. Some responses seem like a kid  in juni... 
Thinking to replace my phono
I took a peek at your system.Nice gear in a living space, which also does "home theater" duties.If that were my space. I would leave it as is, and enjoy it.The entire cabinet/TV thing is an audio buzzkill.I’ve had the Zesto in my system for a demo... 
Badly recorded albums needing upgrading
I like reading threads like this- particular albums are mentioned, which I haven't played in awhile.I pulled out the Sex Pistols-NMTB(1978 period press) while eating breakfast, before hopping on my bicycle for a spin.That album sounds great. Plent... 
Badly recorded albums needing upgrading
I’m an original, period press buyer.Some of those titles listed, I hear the opposite. This of course is my subjective opinion.Eric Clapton:Layla-yes, that recording even on record isn’t the greatest, but as long as you have a quiet press, the musi... 
Manley Chinook Owners Tube Rolling
You just purchased it. Spend time listening to it, and enjoy it.I've tried both the stock version and the SE. Either way, its a nice unit. Subjectively, tube rolling can change the sound. Depending your own hearing, it can be subtle or you may not... 
Manley Chinook Owners Tube Rolling
You just bought it.Listen to your records and enjoy them for at least a month. Asking about changing an already good setup, is a not a good sign.I tried both versions of the Chinook. It's a great unit either way. Tube rolling is subjective, it can... 
If I have good local shops available, should I restrict my purchasing?
"ethics of your audio purchasing"So, everyone here is being ethical, by claiming EVERY out of state purchase they didn't pay sales tax on...RIGHT?I doubt it. 
Questions about Wall Audio Opus 120 phono
tooblue wins the internet this week!A deal like that is the only way  I acquire nice gear.Also a reminder, of what kind of markup necessary to operate a business.Bravo! Reminder to peruse listings, and be ready to whip the card out.Report back wit... 
Questions about Wall Audio Opus 120 phono
Tooblue-Great score for $999! I would have jumped on it, if I stumbled across the listing, at that price.  What was the MSRP? 4-5k?Your ART7 will sing. I use the ART9. Would like to try the 7, if I had the additional gain."Another thought here is ... 
Questions about Wall Audio Opus 120 phono
https://www.wallaudio.de/en/opus-120-ph/MM seems high@55db?MC@70...great if you're going to use a very low MC. But the popular .5mv or so carts...won't that introduce extra noise, particularly since your preamp will add it's own gain?Guess you jus... 
There's always time for a little Jimi...
If there are some videos of Jimi with the Isley Brothers or Little Richard, or Ike Turner, please post! I've only come across stills with music.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CRsvy5tnA4 I can only imagine how he was itchin to crank the Fender, d... 
Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS.
Rega P8 is getting great reviews from users and the write ups.Unless you can go to a dealer and listen to setups, you will go round and round reading everyone’s opinion, bias, comments on others post etc.Research the brands, open your wallet as mu...