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SME service is terrible. Can’t buy any accessories from local dealers here in USA
^ Be careful when dealingl with SME Tonearms of Canada.  See previous discussions. Audiogon Discussion Forum  
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The point of the post is that all three mailing companies suck and that Amazon should sell tubes so that we can get it the same day and return without any hassle. Bam! 
eBay secretly over charged sellers
@donvito - like a lot of people, I post here and sellon USAuduomart - you keeping tabs? 
REL vs JL AUDIO
Great thread.  I've wondered about the same question.  Having only owned a REL (528SE) and in the market for two subs, this is great information.  Reliability is important as shipping subs back and forth to the mfr for repair is not something I'd ... 
Question on Denon DL-103 retipping options and preferences
The best results of moded 103's are with the Audio Musikraft shells. It has consistently been making the Stereophile Class A component list. I have a VAS moded 103R with MR stylus that I use with the Musikraft shell.  The shells are ~ 17 gm (bronz... 
Question on Denon DL-103 retipping options and preferences
Send it to Steve at VAS.  I've had a horrible experience with Andy. 
A turntable that plays all types of music well
I'd consider a Brinkmann Bardo as another portable direct drive table. Brinkmann can also provide armboard of choice at a decent price. Lots of favorable reviews. 
Cable co. is forcing me to rent or buy what they call a
Now this is what I call a great post.  Informative, funny and I'm pretty sure the OP can't get this kind of advice anywhere.  Keep up the good work. 
If I could afford, I’d purchase 100% Oswald Mills Audio gear
^ the turntable? 
If I could afford, I’d purchase 100% Oswald Mills Audio gear
@twoleftears   is it though? Are you getting something better than an air technology (bearing + suspension) and vacuum hold down? I haven't read the review on the K3, but from what I've heard, no-one's mentioned its technical attributes to justify... 
If I could afford, I’d purchase 100% Oswald Mills Audio gear
I get it. It's for people that have $360k to splurge and eat grey poupon with their hot dogs. 
If I could afford, I’d purchase 100% Oswald Mills Audio gear
Oswalds Mill Audio - K3 Turntable | OMA Turntable The tonearm is made from an erector set ; 0 
If I could afford, I’d purchase 100% Oswald Mills Audio gear
Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder.  I on the other hand, would avoid OMA gear - tons of better stuff out there at a lesser price.  Way overpriced. 
Anyone using the Pete Riggle Woody?
From their website - Compare the Woody Universal Tonearm (tm) at $1900 to the Schroeder and Reed tonearms in the $4000 to $7500 range, and the Durand arms priced at $8500 and $16,500. Dream no more. The Woody tonearms are extremely musical, and... 
MC cartridges
Asking for a discount is a bad manner, you must have a reason why you must get a discount. There's no such thing as bad manners, especially if you're the buyer. Where'd you come up with that @chakster? Buying at full retail for high-end audio...