Xmas gift suggestions

Also, perhaps some accessories like a carbon fiber record cleaning brush, a Zerostat or the even more effective Walker Audio Talisman (leaving aside its supposed demagnetizing properties, it is the best de-staticizer I've ever had), record or stylus cleaning fluids?

Oh cmon he is your Bro! get him a Walker table!

New plastic tips for old shoe laces.

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This will take a different bent, but why don't you just ask him? Tell him what you'd like to do, what your budget is, and ask him exactly what he wants. "This year, for Christmas, I'd like to get you some high end audio equipment. I have a few hundred dollars, and would like to know what you'd like for your system."

If your budget won't pay for something he's interested in upgrading, he can apply your funds towards something more expensive.

Finally, a gift certificate for music is ALWAYS right on the mark.