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I don't remember much, but I remember......
Fun thread. First LP purchase of my own—“Meet the Beatles,” (when first released), at age ten. Still have it, but at last play, it had so much hiss, so many crackles, pops, etc., it sounded more like Beatles Meet French Fries Concession. I used to... 
Who does POWER SUPPLY upgrades??
Contact Andy Bartha, ABA Audio, at http://biznet.maximizer.com/audiomods/index.html 
Audiogon Grading Scale - the gold standard?
Sarah (Sc53): Thanks much for your post. Lo and behold, where my auction merely had "...a bid" as you pointed out at the time of your writing, it NOW has (as of 11/1 - 12:27 PM EST) 7 bids, lol! 
Audiogon Grading Scale - the gold standard?
Let us please be clear...I concur and would further amplify what most have pointed out, namely that AGS is of NO USE whatsoever in deterring the unscrupulous. What it DOES do that I find of value is to establish defined parameters by which abuses/... 
Audiogon Grading Scale - the gold standard?
Dennis: I must convey I've found the Audiogon community as a whole is composed overwhelmingly of the most forthright individuals I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. If you are considering to trade audio stuff anywhere, I'd have to opine ... 
Audiogon Grading Scale - the gold standard?
Gallaine: I appreciate your response. I may be able to recoup $200 (eBay's max coverage) if and when my claim is approved. Moreover, if such comes to pass it may (according to eBay) result in this seller getting the official boot, which is clearly... 
Frustration with buyers who make offer, then don't
Gerryn: I sense and can well appreciate your immense frustration. Albeit, IMHO, if in the ultimate your desire is to have fun with this "thing" of ours, you would be much better served to say to yourself, "I'm going to adopt a lighter attitude fro... 
CD Scratch Repair Kits
IMHO, cursory impression only, the Skip Doctor appears to do an absolutely phenomenal job in restoring lightly scratched disks. Got turned on to it by the late, great, Harvey "Gizmo" Rosenberg. I say cursory, because for the most part, my kids are... 
What have you been listening to these five weeks?
Ditto, cfb, great question, Frogman! Up until this moment, found I'd gravitated [seemingly inexplicably during these recent weeks] to listening to "the sound" of Stan Getz, and in particular, "Cool Velvet Stan Getz and Strings" (Verve), plus some ... 
Help i'm lost... what cd player to buy ??
Given your circumstances/price constraints, I think you might fair very well for starters finding yourself a good deal on a Pioneer Elite PD-65 player. Later, if and when you are so inclined/as funds permit, this stand alone player will make for a... 
I GIVE UP
Before you "give up," particularly with the present glut of quality used gear on the market, why not audition a quality stand-in for those Parasound amps? Assuming your front end is something even halfway decent, I trust you may well find your own... 
Lambda - What is this feature on CD Players?
Have you not tried contacting the manufacturer? 
Mapleshade Clearview Ultrathin Interconnects
Currently employing both in a Welborne Laurel II 300B SET monoblocks/Tannoy Monitor Gold setup with extremely pleasurable results. Be interested to hear from anyone having tried them in a high powered rig though. In any event, I concur with Dopogu... 
Avoid UPS Shipping To/From Canada
What a coincidence finding your thread on this subject matter. I just received UPS's invoice for such charges in the amount of $97.45 re: a speaker shipment out of Canada; a supreme insult added to injury as I had already found myself obliged to f... 
Speakers for my Golden tube SE 300B II SE 9w Please help
If you really want to unleash/experience the inherent joy/beauty to be found in those glorious 9 SE watts, I would suggest you pick yourself up a pair of vintage Tannoy Monitor Gold drivers (regularly available via auction at eBay). If you are at ...