toxicwaterfront

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Industrial grade steel storage rack as audio rack?
My turntable is a Denon DP300F and my amp is a Music Hall A15.3. The platforms are from Timberbation and I plan on putting some aor organs feet as well if I end up going this route.I wasn't able to find any audio racks for $100 or less with simila... 
should i have a long USB or analog cable run?
Thank you so much to Al for your very informative and detailed response. @Lowrider57 I don't intend to playback from my laptop, but simply to save the FLAC files in case something happens to my vinyl collection. 
should I suspend a floor-standing turntable?
Thank you all for your responses. I've decided to purchase a 1'' wood block from Timbernation and am currently looking into footers that are good for carpets. 
should I suspend a floor-standing turntable?
Unfortunately I live in Southern California. Thank you for the offer though Dorkwad.and @Brf I live with my parents (I'm a student) and I don't think they'd let me do the mounting, hah. At this point, I'm considering just buying a block of maplewo... 
Good cheap tape deck for ripping?
I ended up buying a Nakamichi CR-1A from eBay for 45 bucks. thanks for your suggestions. 
Good cheap tape deck for ripping?
I'm ripping to a Mac, probably will end up using Audacity. 
Cartridge for punk, rock, emo, indie?
When I say rock, I don't necessarily mean the rock that's the on the radio. Most of the stuff I like is either punk (which falls under the blanket term "rock), indie pop, folk rock, etc. Some of it is highly detailed as well. Regarding the comment... 
Cambridge Topaz AM10 vs Yamaha AS300 vs Onkyo
My current amp is a NADC315BEE, but unfortunately the (non-detachable) power cord doesn't work anymore! 
Which part of my turntable system should I upgrade
@Manitunc I do live in the continental US! (I live in Southern California). How much would the Sony be? Thank you for offering! 
Which part of my turntable system should I upgrade
I collect records for fun, which is why I'd like to keep the analog system. At the moment, I think I'm gonna get a new turntable and cartridge, and wait a few months to buy a phono stage.I've been unable to find the Sony PS-X60 online. However, th... 
How do I connect my turntable to my Macbook for re
Awesome, it worked, thanks again everyone! 
How do I connect my turntable to my Macbook for re
It does have a tape out. I'll try it, then post results, thanks! 
Why does Computers - Amp - Speakers sound better?
And yes, I'm listening to the same album on both vinyl and digital. I'm not comparing two different ones, lol. 
Why does Computers - Amp - Speakers sound better?
It's a lot clearer and I can hear more things. With vinyl, it's like the music is masked behind a veil, and with digital, the veil's been lifted. Don't know how else to describe it.My NAD doesn't have a phono input. For my analog system, I'm using... 
Thinking of an upgrade for my turntable system?
unfortunately, I live in an apartment with my parents, so room treatments aren't really an option at the moment. I just have my set up in my bedroom.Thinking about it now, I think the only thing I could upgrade is the cartridge and/or needle, beca...