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Stylus retipping
Sound Smith performed a ruby re-tip on my Technics 310MC cartridge. It changed the entire character of the 310MC for the better. Turn around time was the only down side. 
Vinyl lovers I must be crazy
I gave up on vinyl in 1985 and returned a few years back. To me it's just another format, much like SACD or DVD-A. No format is better than the other they are just different. Vinyl sure can be tweaked. What you gonna do with digital change a few w... 
Navigating Mac Mini with I mac
Yes you can. I use a Mac Mini as a music server and perform all functions with a Macbook Air from my listening chair. Key Word "share screen"Good Luck 
New favorite VINYL Album?
The Cars “Move Like This”. It is just plain FUN even without Ben. 
Number of yrs. to reach the finished line?
I've been hard at it since 1985 and I am done. Well unless something breaks. 
Technics 1200 or Goldring GR-1.2?
I've changed out the arm on my 1210MKII. I used a step by step Youtube video for disassembly. Installing the new arm was easy and fast. A fun afternoon project. 
Las Vegas
No real club in town. Most of the local audio types I've met are very private and busy with life. 
Noobie. Vinyl reissues. Am I expecting too much?
I understand how new to vinyl feel people, been there done that. The following may help. On your main system only listen to vinyl for a few weeks. Give your ears a chance to adjust to the surface noise inherent to the format. With any luck you wil... 
So, what DON'T you spend money on?
Like Audiofeil I'm debt free. I to am boring. 
What is your favorite tv theme song/composition?
Northern Exposure & the original Battlestar Galactica. 
TOP 5 CD OR LP LISTENED MOST TO IN LAST 3 YEARS ?
1)Katrina & The Waves: “Waves”2)Sutjan Stevens: “Illinoise”3)Oingo Boingo: “Good For Your Soul”4)Cyndi Lauper: “Memphis Blues”5)Beach Boys: “Surfs Up”I purchased number 4 without research or knowledge of the product. CL’s has never been to my ... 
For all you Clapton fans....
I am also a fan. I have seen him three times. Once in the 70's, again in the mid 80's and last year with Steve Winwood. MrDecibel, yes I have the "Blues" CD. I enjoy it when he performs with old band mates and friends: Cream, BB King, Billy Prest... 
B&W 801 crossovers
http://www.northcreekmusic.com/801web.htmlI have B&W 801 series 3 and considered the north creek crossover upgrade. Never got around to it. 
What does one purchase after owning horns?
Soundlab electrostatic speakers. 
Your favourite cartridge
audio-technica AT150MLX