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Turntable setup Long Island or NYC ?
If you find someone, please let me know too. I need someone to do set up work. Thanks 
American/European Made Products?
While you may find products that are assembled in US/Europe, all will contain some of their parts from China. Since electronic makers are not required to provide 'content' information, you will find it very difficult to get a 100% pure product, an... 
Vinyl to IPod
behringer u-control uca202, the software, available on the behringer site, is free. Also, consider the Steinberg Clean 4, often about $10 on e-bay. I've used all of the latter and I am very please. 
Surround Sound Pre-Amp
save your money and buy a sony 9000. I have one and also had a Casablanca for a while. Sony was a clear winner, at a fraction of the price. You figure. 
Recommendation Weight on Top of Speaker
one inch granite. should cost no more then $45 a square foot. I use such on top of ProAc's. Did improve the sound. 
AER Pisces MkIII what have I done?
I purchased a pair about two years ago. They were okay after a 100 hour white/pink noise run in. However, they are packed away now as I went back to my ProAc 1sc's. AER is no 1sc or B&W which they try to minick, by a long shot. 
Is there a modern equivalent of Allison speakers?
I have a collection of Roy Allison's 'RA Labs' speakers. I don't know how they compare to the Allison line, but the Labs were highly thought of when they were reviewed. My experience is they are one of the best sounding speakers made, especially t... 
A packing solution for Audiogonitis carriers
Many great tips in this tread. Double boxing, solid stryo and bubble wrap seem to rule. I will wait till end of summer and pick up some noodles. I have also used as the inner box a heavy duty plastic containner but also pakc the item in that conta... 
Vinyl vs. digital: what am I doing wrong?
Interconnects? 
Longest continuous playing songs
Mac Arther Park, Richard Harris. 
Dave Brubeck/Ramsey Lewis
I understand a DVD will shortly be out of the tour. A must buy. Dave, bless his soul, needs to be with us many, many more years. 
Turntable speed measurements for speed accuracy?
The quartz units always had a rating since the units design was stable. Belts driven is always if'y, in that the variables, belt age, motor accuracy due to line volt fluctuations etc. were not in the manufacturers control after the units were manu... 
anyone heard the new GMA Hammer lite subwoofer?
Wait, PartsExpress has a new line coming out next month and the buzz is that it will be winner, both in sound and value. 
Tube amp with volume control vs. with a proper pre
look at the cayin stuff. Great product, value and flexibility. 
Has the internet been good for audio?
Yes, yes, yes, for equipment and software. As in any marketplace, the more information you have and the wider your net, the more realistic the prices are. It has done away with 'trade-ins', given exposure to new artists. In summary, it has made th...