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Someone want to verify this?
  Audio Asylum took the ad down after I showed them I had sold it to him.  I asked if he will be banned, and there's been no reply.  I also noticed his other ads are still up.  I don't know why they would leave them up when he has been shown to be... 
Let's Play UpMarket • DownMarket...The audio game
Saw this post and was curious.  Was nice to read the first two replies by 2 people who both are missed. 
Ever Bought an Audio Product that was Stupid Good for the Money?
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Moongel.  Just as good as Onzow and only $7. 
Onzow Zero Dust - cleaning the cleaner
Followed onhwy61's link and bought the Moongel.  It was on sale and works great.  Have my friends using it now.  Still on sale at $7.  No brainer. 
Lyra Delos Cartridge - Underrated?
  Like rossb, I found the Delos fast and lean.  When I first got it I loved it because I wanted extended highs.  But when using my Ayre K-1xe there was a little too much top end, not much at the bottom. Plus it lets one know of any dirt and tiny d... 
Marantz vs. Pioneer Receivers
Have had both Pioneer and Marantz.  Liked them nearly equally, but I still kick myself for selling my Marantz 2330.  That was the best receiver I have ever heard. 
Ever Bought an Audio Product that was Stupid Good for the Money?
A record cleaning machine. 
Best Debut Albums
SRV 
Marantz 2270
I have a Marantz 2252 I still admire greatly.  A couple of my friends love vintage gear and won't stray.  One of them has a hard time trying to stop getting more pieces he has no room for. 
Turntable Dust Cover Option
  I used these guys for mine.  Only a couple hundred bucks.  Turned out great.  https://www.displaycasej.com/stereo_covers.html  
Experiences buying used cartridges
rauliruegas, yes. 
Experiences buying used cartridges
  The same thing happened to me as what happened to analogluvr.  grgaudio sent me a faulty cartridge and wouldn't answer emails.  I sent the cartridge to Soundsmith to see if they could help and they said it was broken beyond repair.  Finally grga... 
What's been playing on your turntable and what turntable is it ?
  Stevie Ray Vaughan, SME 20/2, Benz Ruby 2. 
Tune of the Day
Pat Metheny, "Forward March", from The First Circle. 
Shuguang Black Treasure CV181-Z
Love the Shuguang's but they got noisy after a few months.  Went to the Psvane's which I found to be a real close second to Shuguang and weren't nearly as noisy.  Got tired of the noise and went solid state.