thecarpathian

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Linn LP12 turntable
@lewm , Scuttlebutt around the barbershop is the 50th goes for $60,000 US new.  
Linn LP12 turntable
Geez, I thought he meant 9000 lbs.!  
Replace tubes yearly?
Those are tube dampers. They allegedly cut down/eliminate tube vibration.  
Would I be wasting my money to get a turntable?
You’re not gonna get a lot of sleep tonight... Enjoy!  
WHY DO SOME AUDIOPHILES TRY TO TELL OTHERS WHAT THEY CAN OR CAN’T HEAR IN A SYSTEM?
@mylogic , Are you related to Paul Harvey?  
Is it the gear or the ears?
@bjpd57a1 , Sending good vibes your way, man. That's a tough burden to carry. You have a wonderful attitude and outlook given your circumstances, and an admirable inner strength. Puts all this petty squabbling that occurs here in perspective. U... 
Best sounding closed back headphones under 100$
I'd give you 13 examples, but I don't want to freak you out.  
Beware - FedEx Drivers are forging signatures for delivery confirmation
Really don't think anything went on, that old bat could have been Abe Lincoln's prom date.  
System Advice
@aarongreenb , For a thousand bucks new, you get a lot! Sabre dac, mm phono, 80 watts, definitely a contender. I myself look for deals on higher end used, like @jl35 suggested. Quick sidetrack to @jl35 , was the Signature worth the upgrade?      
Beware - FedEx Drivers are forging signatures for delivery confirmation
Don't even get get me started on Kilimanjaro! What I meant, smart apple, is if you're in or in close proximity to a major city, service is probably much worse than in a laid back, less stress rural setting where time is not such a constraint. Ex... 
System Advice
My opinion is whatever amp you decide on, I’d at least double the watts, your Totems are on the lower side of efficiency at 88db, and I bet with more oomph your going to like them even more.  
Beware - FedEx Drivers are forging signatures for delivery confirmation
@tooblue , All in good fun, man!  
Linn LP12 turntable
What can break in any turntable that hasn’t been defenestrated by an angry owner?  Great word!  
WHY DO SOME AUDIOPHILES TRY TO TELL OTHERS WHAT THEY CAN OR CAN’T HEAR IN A SYSTEM?
If it's not, it should be!  
Replace tubes yearly?
@normb , Beautiful Shepherd!