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Re-tipping a press-fitted stylus
@lewm I have the same cart and when I sent it to Soundsmith for a retip to be pressed onto/into the original cantilever he was not able to do it, he did try though. We discussed the alternatives and I decided to go with the solid boron cantilever ... 
Talk me out of buying Monoblocks and into a stereo amp instead
You only have to store one box and in most cases only need one power cord. There you go, think I covered it all. Enjoy the music  
David Johansen has passed away
Saw where he was ill a few weeks ago and the pic look like he was on his way out. Always kept the NYD/David Johansen in rotation but truth is I am going to miss ole Poindexter. Enjoy the music  
What's the weakest link in my stereo set up? I live in a townhome, so limited on space.
@vrikkian I have been following this thread for the week and am kind of surprised that a near field set up has not been suggested. There is a lot of info out there and Cardas has been documented having some set up perimeters, which more or less ta... 
Record Store Day 2025 List
@mofimadness thanks for the heads up. I found four gems that I am looking at, Dave Stewart Does Dylan, Ry Cooder The Main Point, Keith Richards and The X-pensive Winos and Warren Zevons Piano Fighter The Giant Years have all caught my eye. Enjoy t... 
Hana Umami Red review
@oceanica Thank you for that and I really wasn't trying to be snarky, it's just that breaking in a new cart is the most aggravating thing that I know of in audio. looking forward to your updates. Enjoy the music  
Hana Umami Red review
Thanks for the nice review of the Unami Red, but I would caution anyone from doing so before 100 hours on any new cartridge. Enjoy the music  
Woodstock 1969, or 1967?
Thank you @frogman I LIKE THE WAY YOU TALK. Enjoy the music  
Buddy Miller on songwriting (and other musical topics).
All I can say is if Buddy Millers involved, count me in. Enjoy the music  
Lamm LL2.1 Deluxe Questions
I have had 2 LL2 preamps, bought a used LL2 Deluxe while I was settling on preamps and going through a total of 12 different brand preamps that I had in my view and deciding it was the one, sold all preamps in house and bought a new LL2.1 direct f... 
Technics SL-1200 vs. Scoutmaster
I was just getting ready to respond to your other post when I saw this one, so here goes. Sell the Scoutmaster, not because it's a bad table but if you want to change arms it is time to move on. The Scoutmaster is IMO, the sweet spot of the VPI li... 
MissingCDs and records
Sorry to hear of your hip issues and good that you have addressed it. Also good to see the first three post have been removed by the moderators or even better hoping Moe, Larry and Curly had enough gumption to do it themselves. Good luck to you an... 
Favorite Cover Album
Lucinda Williams/from Lu's Jukebox, A Tribute to the Rolling Stones, Funny how time slips away/a night of 60s country songs, Bob's Back Pages/a night of Bob Dylan, Southern Soul/From Memphis to Mussel Shoals, and finally Running Down a Dream/a tri... 
Favorite Cover Album
Sharp Dressed men / A Country Tribute to ZZ Top, Please take note of Alan Jacksons cover of, Sure Got Cold After The Rain Fell, he tears it up on 2 levels. Enjoy the music  
Favorite Cover Album
Foreverly by Nora Jones and Billie Joe Armstrong covering the Everly Brothers album, Songs Our Daddy Taught Us. Enjoy the music