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Sidney Corderman RIP
RIP, he and Roger can finally wind that perfect output transformer in heaven 
Selling a very rare album
ya never know so auction it w reserve..... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@bdp24 thanks Eric!!!!! Also check out the photo I mentioned of the rack, you will appreciate the two albums featured  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I finally got around to posting a picture of the PratherMade record cabinet in virtual systems ( Casa Pacifica)a short review: sturdy and attractive w clean modernist lines and a matte oil finish on a decent grade of Cherry. Butt joints and nothin... 
Something is missing
Jim Smiths excellent book on getting better sound 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@spirit and @slaw and.... well all of you !!! Bad influences Amber and Andrew Gold on order, discogs and paypal are evil....The Band - Rock of Ages - MFSL 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Playing the MFSL - The Band - Brown - with new insights and curiosity compliments @bdp24 and @slaw my brother has my OP, which is in reality probably a club version circa 1976 ?staring at the gatefold photo of the “ studio “, not many microphones,... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Even tho I am retired and perhaps unemployable, I think taking the fifth re recreation substance would be wise. I can say, I was not a big fan of the Dead, until I was..... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I got Testimony, but it’s in line behind Harry Olson, Margaret Atwood, and Mary Austin in the queue.... I am a slow reader, especially if differential equations are involvedi always appreciate The far ranging conversation and musical tastes here, ... 
Recommendation for higher power tube amp
OP good call :-) I suggest a copy of Jim Smiths excellent book - get better sound - full of free tips 
Recommendation for higher power tube amp
Well not sure I would judge one variable of the legendary Jim Thiel work as criminal....I would be sure before switching away from one of the better time and phase correct speakers, that you like trading that away for louder...what I find much mor... 
Who else here is frugal?
Ah the mysterious utility function in economics, where just like in audio ( the ear brain interface ) we have the $$$$ / gratification curve.....guess which are common between the two ??? The brain :-)no two alike, so no common definition of value... 
Why are brick and mortar HiFi dealers so bad?
Excel in Newport Beach is on my visit list, for sure. I only hear good things.... 
Why are brick and mortar HiFi dealers so bad?
yes, Bert at Seattle HiFi for sure, he and Gorgon who sells gear for him BOTH have good ears and are excellent to deal with on many levels.not sure if Connon at Tune is still engaged, I hope so as he is tech savvy in the ways of NAIM and also has ... 
phono preamp for the ortofon 2m bronze
the Musical Surroundings M. Yee designed gear is quite well made, range of loading albeit by DIP switch. My brother in law had the NOVA II w Bronze and has since moved up to the newer NOVA IIIbest ! have fun chasing the music