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Would anyone be interested in a timeshare on an Audio Desk Vinyl Cleaner Pro?
There are several very good, budget US record cleaners available. Probably extremely close to the Audio Desk in effectiveness. I've used a friend's Vinyl Stack, and it does a fabulous job.https://thevinylstack.com/view-cart/$275 + the price of the... 
What are some of the downsides of owning a Magneplanar .7 or 1.7i ?
My post above, hinted at a couple of problems with all Maggies, as they are built.1. The entire speaker is unstable, and will move forward and backwards slightly when playing. Installing stands to prevent the speakers from doing this, is an must o... 
What are some of the downsides of owning a Magneplanar .7 or 1.7i ?
I have a vintage pair of MG IIIa's that I upgraded the x-overs with much better caps, reinforced the frames and added DIY stands (similar to MYE stands), and they are definitely not lacking dynamics.  I listen to plenty of demanding symphonic clas... 
Tell Us about an Album That Took a Long Time to Grow on You
When I was first getting into progressive music, I had no problems enjoying most of the better known bands (YES, Genesis, Camel, ELP, etc) on first listen.But then, Gentle Giant's "Octopus" was recommended to me. I had no idea what to make of it. ... 
Table enhancements on a budget-
One of the main problems with so many (almost all) of the late 70's early 80's Japanese TT's is lousy, super resonant plinths, platters, bases and ineffectual feet.It will take some work, but if you put the time in, you should be able to improve t...