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Vinyl Records - Shipping, max/min temperatures
The record collection is not that large - perhaps 700-800 albums  They will be packed in 13 inch double-layered corrugated cardboard boxes.  Naturally, they will be stored near vertically in the boxes, but not packed too tight.  
Are all of these NOS tube inventories real? How have we not consumed them already?
I have about 10,000 New Old Stock tubes in my collection as spares.  No, they are not for sale.  Unfortunately, most are not audio tubes - they are spares for my old communications equipment collection, another one of my hobbies besides audio! 
Question on phono input noise levels
After carefully reading and considering all the responses above, plus some additional listening, I have concluded the following:I believe the noise I am hearing, although much higher than I was expecting, is normal for my equipment.  I do not beli... 
Question on phono input noise levels
Please forgive my ignorance - what are SUTs? 
Question on phono input noise levels
Definitely no hum or buzzing.  Just a combination of “hiss” and a “rushing” noise.  I can hear it at my listening position, at a volume setting I would consider to be medium.  The sound comes out of both the tweeter and midrange drivers.  The outp... 
Anyone dealt wth AudioLab of Fairless Hills, PA before?
Thanks trknomo...The deal they offered for black Friday was really excellent.  I decided to take a leap of faith and order it from them.  It should arrive late this upcoming week or early next.Although I ordered before I received your reply, it is... 
Help me decide between these two turntable/cartridge combinations
tom_hankins -What are your concerns/dislikes regarding the Apheta 2?  You must have some serious issues with it to accept an Ortofon (which you are also not a fan of) over the Apheta 2.  What are they? 
Help me decide between these two turntable/cartridge combinations
I have a rather expensive stereo cabinet that has sentimental value.  The top shelf will only accommodate up to about a 5.3 inch tall turntable.  The cabinet has a lid that opens and closes, but if the turntable is higher than 5.3 inches, the lid ... 
Help me decide between these two turntable/cartridge combinations
millercarbon - very thoughtful response.  I find it interesting that your philosophy favors mass, yet you recommended the low mass Rega.  However, your comments about MDF are well-taken.  Also, your comments about separate turntable components a... 
Newbie questions - Seeking a streamer with the right features - I'm confused!
I live in a three-story house.  The audio system, which is where the streamer would reside, is in the basement.  The remote speakers would mostly be on the first floor, one floor above the basement, or possibly outside, on my deck.  Both of these ... 
Newbie questions - Seeking a streamer with the right features - I'm confused!
thyname-I have not purchased remote speakers yet - pending whatever solution I get for this capability.  I figured I would purchase the remote speakers after I figure out what the base solution is.  At this point,  I don't know whether I would nee... 
Newbie questions - Seeking a streamer with the right features - I'm confused!
In response to sbank's questions:I am trying to get the best sound quality within my budget - which is up to $3,000 for the streamer solution.I already have a NAS.  All I need is the right streaming solution.Thanks for the responses - but so far n...