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Vinyl from Barnes & Noble
Update for anyone who cares:  yesterday I returned to B&N and went back to the vinyl. The same album I returned was sitting in the bin! It wasn't sealed, just had a plastic slip cover on it. I took the album out to check: , filthy,scratched an... 
Vinyl from Barnes & Noble
As I said previously, B& N returned the LP without hassle, my issue was being told that this happens quite frequently. I foolishly assume that buying new means I am the first person to open that LP. 
Vinyl from Barnes & Noble
jnorris2005-  This has nothing to do with analog vs digital for gods sake. Its about being sold a used item that is presumed and marketed as new. 
Vinyl from Barnes & Noble
This was my first issue... 
Vinyl from Barnes & Noble
Jaybe, I have moved on. I just find it troubling that a major chain is selling repackaged used goods as new. 
Vinyl from Barnes & Noble
Is that important?  It was Paul Simon  Graceland. 
Best music of 2017
Slaid Cleaves-  Ghost on the Car Radio 
Most satisfying system change in 2017?
 A new Hana SL cartridge 
Modwright Preamp Owners.
My LS100 replaced a Modwright SW 9.0 SE. Have built in phono stage, love this thing. 
Repair of Classe products
 In your OP you say you dont own any ,so why are you worried about repair? 
Merlin speakers
 Agree with carmenc, I would start with Rich at Signature Sound. He is a great guy to deal with. 
What should I buy to replace my Herron VTSP 1
dpm     I havent heard the 9.0 Anniversary,but I did own the original 9.0 SE. I moved up to the LS100 and found it to be a nice improvement. As a plus, it has an excellent tube phono stage, an $800. option. 
What should I buy to replace my Herron VTSP 1
My suggestion:https://www.audiogon.com/listings/tube-modwright-ls-100-tube-stereo-preamplifier-w-phono-stage-upgra...   
Come on people....BASS!
... and dont forget all the owners of Rouge gear ... 
Clearaudio Concept with Hana E or S series?
 Well, ask yourself this:  Would I rather have a very good cartridge, good enough to make different arms discernible,or should I scrimp and get something cheaper? I think the arm you have is surely good enough to warrant a decent cartridge. The Ha...