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What is the most $ you have spent on vinyl?
Hope I am not going to set a record here? I paid $650 for sealed copies of MFSL ultra disc one-step (UD1S) recording of Santana Abraxas and Donald Fagen Nightfly, purchased as a package on eBay. If fact I have all 4 MFSL UD1S disc (above plus Bill... 
SME V tone arm advice
Keep the SME V for sure! Personally, I use an SME IV, fitted with a Clearaudio Maestro V2 Ebony cartridge, on a Michell Engineering GyroDec (full plinth, not SE version) and could not be happier with the results. See my previous post on this syste... 
Oppo UDP-205 Firmware Update
dweller; it is version UDP20X-60-0625. This information is also displayed in the setup menu for the player. 
Oppo UDP-205 Firmware Update
OK, will answer my own question. This information is on the oppodigital.com site and the latest firmware was released June 29, 2018. 
Using Macbook Air as audio source
Thanks whart, will do.Marcus (mgattmch) 
Using Macbook Air as audio source
whart - If I knew how to post pictures in the discussion section I would. Is there someway to do this?Marcus (mgattmch) 
Using Macbook Air as audio source
I use a MacBook Air with Audirvana Plus and could not be happier with the result. See my previous post on this system:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/second-system-that-sounds-and-looks-spectacular-i-am-thereIf you have access to the Britis... 
SEEKING A NEW AUDIO RACK
I purchased a Core Audio Designs rack in 2017 for my new TT based system and could not be happier with the results. Beautifully built, great to look at and superb acoustic isolation for the TT. Here is a link to the manufacturers site (I have no a... 
Simon and Garfunkel "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" MOFI UD1S
My copy was delivered yesterday. Unfortunately I am currently out of country and will have to wait until I get back for a listen. Many thanks for the review, I am intrigued, especially in view of the fact "Cecilia" is my favorite track on the album. 
My experience after lost of 20k$
My experience with computer audio is very different to yours. I have a $20k analog/digital system and the results via TT and computer audio are very good IMHO. I am extremely happy with this system and have no plans to upgrade, even though the spe... 
What do people place on their platter for dust protection
I use a Michell Engineering GyroDec (full plinth version, not the SE) and always keep the lid closed when not in use or playing an LP. I have no problems with dust accumulation on the platter. I just dust the lid about once a month. 
Do Macs Play FLAC?
I can play FLAC files on my MacBook Air. Files are played via Audirvana Plus through the USB port into a McIntosh C50 for D/A conversion. Works perfectly for me, very happy with the results. See my previous post on this subject. 
New Look for Audiogon hard to work with
Agree, the text list was much easier to read. Can we have the old format back, please! 
CDs Vs LPs
Sold my TT and vinyl record collection 34 years ago and went full into CDs. Very happy at the time, then in 2017 I decided it was time to get back into vinyl (Michell GyroDec, SME IV, Clearaudio Maestro Ebony V2, McIntosh C50, McIntosh MC275 mk VI... 
Old 1980's British Loudspeaker Logo
Is it 'Lowther Acoustics"?