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Dr. Johnny Fever from WKRP in Cincinnati has signed off :-(
@dadork Love Les commentating in the parking lot as the turkeys were falling from helicopter......." Oh the humanity of it all!"   Greatest show ever!!!  
Upgrading ET-2 tonearm to something better
Wow. I loved my time w/et2. I sold it as package deal in the 90s. I just stopped doing analog during my child raising years. I would have zero issues returning to one given the years of killer sound it gave me. Some people's narrow definition of w... 
Fascinated By GR Research Channel
Danny is one of the most down to earth people I have ever been around. As others have stated his long list of best sound at shows is well known. He is quite a gifted designer and has created a niche that seems to cause some people heart burn. He ... 
What is the best HEAVY METAL speaker?
https://magnat-usa.com    
Audio Research Ref75 se
I would say its hard to go wrong with 75SE. Even if it doesn't work out, resale of it vs other brands would be easy and most likely quickly.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@slaw my copy said it was delivered, just not to me! Trying to track it down now!!!!  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
   
Best music in 2021
If you love the blues, this guy has got it! https://othmanwahabi.bandcamp.com    
Best music in 2021
@mahughes indeed!   
Best music in 2021
Glad you liked her @slaw! I just ordered her on vinyl. Hoping the quality of the vinyl is good. This new release is killer!  
Best music in 2021
  This young lady is a name to watch. Reminds me of Tracy Chapman with here song writing and style. Give her a listen.  
Can recommend some non-fatigue SMALL bookshelf for near-field listening?
I have never tried any near field setups, mainly due to always had larger full range systems. What is an approx starting point distance wise for a "near field" small monitor setup? 5’ equilateral triangle? I am thinking of doing a small monitor fo... 
Do have anyone to purchase Audio Research REF 75SE in 2021?
If I can find a nicely cared for Ref 75SE I will be buying it ASAP! It is a generational ARC classic for sure. I have loved ARC’ since first hearing them in 1979. Some of the 1990 thru the 2000’s leaned a bit to solid state for me, but starting wi... 
One big reason why brick and mortar high end audio dealers struggle.
@ghdprentice Your positions are exactly what any high-end dealer that is successful will follow and adhere too. Professional high-end audio sales people in this day and age is often a one man operation or partners that are very knowledgeable and h... 
Shipping from UK to US
@fuzztone It was our agreement as part of the sale. I solicited the purchase as the seller is a friend of my son.