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What can cause noise with my Wadia 381? HELP
Seriously, thank you for sharing this painful experience. Ilove the look and feel of Wadia products, especially the WT-2000 transport. What keeps me from buying one is the fear that I'll repeat the experience you have just described. None of their... 
whats your thoughts on Pioneer DV09
Interesting! Just a timely reminder that even bonafide classics wear out. Sometimes they cost more to fix than they are worth and it's better to cut your losses and find something newer and more reliable. Tobuns, sorry for your loss! 
Best finds at garage sale or similar establishment
Just an update. While browsing through the cassettes at a local thrift shop I found ALL the Beatles cassettes that someone must have dropped off that day, in mint condition. A couple days later I looked through the cassette carriers and found the ... 
Benefits of Buying Used Equipment of Age
"Mac's are great for sound, not value."Really? I believe it's the sound that creates the value. McIntosh products are built to last a lifetime, thus the pride of ownership perception. Just look through the ads here on Audiogon for vintage McIntosh... 
Headphone amp combo ideas?
With all due respect to Head-Fi, there are members here on Audiogon with every bit as much experience with headphones as the members on that other site. Who...you ask? Me, for one! 
Jethro Tull...any cd's to stay away from?
Now that most everyone trashed "Aqualung", you might try the 40th Anniversary CD version, available in 2012. You will hear what a masterpiece it really is! 
whats your thoughts on Pioneer DV09
I liked the DV-09 so much that I bought the Pioneer BDP-09 Blu-Ray player. 
Tandberg 3014 repair
I have heard that same fable about the legendary Tandberg 3014 being among the best ever. I'm sure it's a good deck and worth repairing. Try contacting Willy Hermann at willy@willyhermannservices.com. I know that he is a genius with Nakamichi, and... 
Upgrade from Rega P5
At 4-$5K you should have plenty to choose from. If you insist on new, a VPI Classic would be hard to beat. If you are looking for value (if not, you should be) consider a used higher end table here on Audiogon. You can find tables, with arms, that... 
Technics SP-10 + SME 3009 S2 Improved
IMO, you should sell them together. People want things to just plug 'n play. Separating them may squeeze out a few extra dollars but you may be stuck with one longer than you will be if you sell as a package. 
40th Anniversary Aqualung is KILLER
After reading the postings here I had to see for myself. So, I went out and bought my own copy of the double CD (which includes the bonus tracks). I am amazed that an album I have heard hundreds of times could be transformed into something complet... 
whats your thoughts on Pioneer DV09
Artez,Can't remember. I rarely play CD-Rs. Sorry. 
Your perfectly produced/performed studio rock song
kd lang, "Constant Craving" 
whats your thoughts on Pioneer DV09
Artez, great buy. I bought mine several years ago for $200. I used it for a couple of years and sold it for $100. That's a great price for a really great piece of equipment. Congratulations, enjoy it! 
So, what's your audio resolution for 2012?
No more impulse buys of things that I THINK I might need someday, i.e. interconnects, power cords. At the same time, I plan to sell some things on Audiogon for the first time.