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Value of mint condition first pressing of Sgt. Pepper?
Give it to your granddaughter with a note asking her to keep it, and actually play it. It has more sentimental value than anything.It’s likely just a run of the mill press that may sound good. There are still a bazillion out there.A Brit mono is t... 
How Good Can My Vinyl Get?
I like bstat's $2K suggestion.Maybe invest in one of those budget US cleaners down the road also.Schitt Mani is a winner for about $150. 
sweet vinyl experience
The search function is your friendhttps://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/sweet-vinyl-sugarcube-i-want-it?highlight=sweet%2Bvinyl%2Bsug...old thread of the original, but valuable insight. A novel idea, but in the end starting with clean quality rec... 
"a stylish and affordable launch into the world of high-performance audio"
They’re likely better sounding than the "white van" speakers being sold right now in the Costco parking lot.I would like a pair if there were a vinyl faux veneer finish, for the office system.Edit-the price isn’t for the pair, only 1. Average pric... 
A Not So Funny Thing Happened On The Way to the Tonearm....
Happy ending, Merry Christmas. 
Deciding on new TT and either a Zephyr MIMC vs an Audio Technica ART9
Purely subjective. Neither is "better." SS does offer the affordable rebuild if you crash the stylus.Using a an ART9 for the second time on my VPI. THE SS may have an edge,since it physically is a lower mass assembly, making the magic. If they wer... 
Maximizing VPI Prime Performance
VPI Prime as the backup? Not bad.I always struggled to hear an audible difference with the peripheral clamp. Maybe if one is using terribly warped records in the first place? The simple screw down clamp/rubber washer seems to do a pretty good job ... 
Christmas time, old friend comes by for a visit
"The SS Moving Iron cartridges can be loaded at 100k Ohm if you want to hear something different."chakster- yes, my phonostage has a 100K setting, which didn't make a sonic difference with the SS, in my setup. It does however make a significant di... 
to fb or not to fb... that is the ?
andera-Unfortunately FB, like many concepts related to the internet have two sides. If someone is into that whole connecting outside of what Agon stands for- have at it. FB is still, and will always be a generational thing IMO.Not that it's a bad ... 
Christmas time, old friend comes by for a visit
Not quite, guess the post may suggest that, but I state I was satisfied WITH the self imposed downgrade.I'm declaring to be  overcome by lifelong audio mandess.Your response is perfect for useless pissing contests.OK? I thought it's all relative w... 
A suggestion for MM/MC cartridge manufacturers
stereo5-cough, cough.....eeere...cough,cough 
A suggestion for MM/MC cartridge manufacturers
cakyol-I feel your frustration. Any real hifi enthusiast has lost $ crashing a nice cart.There isn’t a need for your request. I’m nearing 60, poor eyesight along with the other aging deficits.The secret to a DIY cart setup is patience. Slow, delib... 
Nordost Red Dawn 2
Use an appropriate diameter screwdriver the expand the diameter. 
to fb or not to fb... that is the ?
I'm of those self contradicting anti social media guys.Oh wait, THIS IS SOCIAL MEDIA.Facebook, instagram, twitter etc...ugh. I listen to a stereo setup to escape anything related to a computer.There I go again... contradicting myself-i'm listening... 
ModWright PH 9.0 vs Manley Chinook MkII
Why an additional step up for the proposed  Chinook? The latest model  has 66db of gain?Should handle the majority of choices of LOMC>.3mv or so?I've seen used models for great prices