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My first Tube Amplifier
1st, Jolida 102??  Long out of production.  I used it in a second system with Spica TC50's.  it's was below 25watts2nd Jolida JD1000a which I still have and use as a backup. 100 watts of EL-34 power.3rd VTL 300 deluxe mono blocks with either 6550 ... 
Connect Macs to analog amplifier?
https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66/ref=sr_1_3?s=instant-vide... 
Is it true records are sealed to look better....
I don't clean new Lp's either.  @elizabeth:  One of our local used record stores has a few sealed used Lp's.  I bit once, never again. 
Denon DL 103 modifications and re-body questions thread
I bought a 103r and hardwood body, cut the plastic outer body off and glued the naked guts into the hardwood body. I used Carpenter's Glue. ;-) 
Your Forever Pieces? What and Why?
Acoustat Spectra 33 Electrostatic Speakers, purchased new in 1988.  My current room has never suited them, too small.  I also have a California Audio Laboratory (CAL) Alpha DAC from the early 90's which is something special.   https://forum.audiog... 
What is the most memorable concert that you had attended so far?
The Greats for the most part were just that and expected.  Yet the best overall "Concert"  for me was when on the spur of the moment, in mid 70's, Halloween night and someone said there was concert at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium: Golden Erri... 
Counterfeit DL103?
The post, however inappropriate is a stern warning to stay away from the ever so temping grey market.   
Dear Audiogon,
Them there Ad's pay some of the bills around here! 
Cartridge alignment tool
Another for Geo-Disc from MFSL.   It's simple and works nicely.  I've been using it for years. 
best preamps
VTL's TL7.5 Series III Reference Preamplifier. 
Best phone preamp for around $500?
Another vote  for the Jolida JD9MKII It's has it's own "Official Jolida JD9 thread" http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/official-jolida-jd9-thread.344317/ 
Difference in sound using different carts when digitizing vinyl record?
I ripped a few LP's years ago when I got back into vinyl, just to see how they would sound. Not bad, I still have them on my server.  After a cartridge up-grade, I re-ripping one and never did vinyl again. Yes, it sounded better but I am not going... 
Great equipt stand for under $500???
Salamander! They have wide range of racks and many can be configured to suite your needs. I had a Twin 40 and a few years later I added a couple new pieces of gear.  The parts were ordered and the twin 40 became a triple 40.https://www.salamanderd... 
Is a jelco sa750e low mass or high mass ?
I have a Jelco 750 with a Denon 103 and 103r both function just fine. 
Tube pre amp
Not long ago I purchased at few tubes from Upscale Audio so now half the Web sites I visit have advertising banners from Upscale.  Anyway they are really pushing the trade in's, a few pretty nice pre-amps.  Their site may be worth a visit.