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Where do you buy your vinyl?
eBay, Elusive Disc, music direct, and Amazon, in that order. Also record shops when I find them.   
Wall Art
Nice question and great info!  
Tube Socket Savers, why?
I use them on my vintage MC30s, since they were born in 1958.  I’d like to think they help wear and tear when swapping tubes.   
How to secure a large power cord to a piece of equipment?
Someone once told me, I think is was a salesperson at Crutchfield…jenga blocks..  
Turned back into a music lover
+1 “For The Love of Music”……  
Buying from Canada!
I’ve never had any fees taxes or anything like that from Canada. Usually just longer to ship things, but just like buying here in the USA.   
Beware poor sounding media
I used too, but now that I have my system where I want it, not so much any more.   
Perimeter Ring Clamps: Yay?, Nay?, Sources??
Look for a good dealer to buy from….  
Concerning high end audio names in new cars
Brand exposure, ie. Not a lot of the average population know McIntosh from Mark Levinson…. Also, I’ve never heard any car stereo that would be up to the standard of the average audiophile, also I don’t think automobiles are a great place for crit... 
How far is your SUT from your Phono Pre/Preamp?
Interesting. I had a similar problem with an SUT, (not a powered one) as previously referenced by another. Check out your turntable cartridge leads and ground. Also the level or gain if any at the preamp. That was my problem. Too much gain at prea... 
A first
@rpeluso Here where I am in the panhandle of Florida, a complete void in the audiophile world, it is hard to find anyone that appreciates the sound of good audio system like we discuss on these forums. It’s sad. You may impress a few but when they... 
Buyer Beware
“Very low price” should tip you off!   
Nordost Valhalla 2 Speaker Cables
Nordost is amazing. My experience has been with their interconnects. My Valhalla’s both analog and digital, are one of the most complex, and startling interconnects that I have ever hear in my system. My congratulations on your Odins! Truly amazin... 
Is an isolation transformer better than a power conditioner?
I have the same Shunyata power conditioners that you have and love them. They are truly transformative in my system. I get micro details and sound stage width and depth in spades. Hear details I’ve never heard before from seemingly from everywhere... 
Disappointing short life of NOS preamp tube
I hope I get seven years from all my NOS tubes…..