chayro

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found some old records. advice please.
Selling a record collection is time consuming. As stated above, most old records are only worth a couple of dollars, but some may be quite valuable. The only way to know is to spend the time looking up each and every record on the web to determine... 
Herron pre upgrade...
Not specific to Herron, but upgrading the preamp could result in a very significant improvement in the system. If you have the chance to audition one without risk, I think that would be the way to go. From the tone of your post, and maybe I'm wron... 
Tube upgrade options for Dodge 8 preamplifier?
I suggest you listen to it for a few months and get it broken in before making changes. You might even like it. 
Well recorded solo piano and solo acoustic guitar?
Bach on a Steinway CD. Very well recorded piano.Peder Riis classical guitar CD on Opus3 recordings. 
Some system advice
You seem convinced your preamp is the problem. But it could be the speakers, either the design or the placement. I remember when I had my Harbeths, I had to send my amp for a repair and I was using some cheap Onkyo receiver I bought on Amazon for ... 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Neil Young at Bethel Woods on 7/17/15. That's the site of the 1969 Woodstock concert. Not a big Neil Young fan, but it was a pretty good concert. I just don't think we needed 5 songs about how horrible Monsanto is. We get it Neil, we get it. 
Grado Statement Sonata 1 - bent stylus
Contact Grado - they are very customer-service oriented and I have no doubt they will do everything they can to work with you. 
oppo 105d mod or look for a new cd player ?
There's a dealer selling an EAR Acute III for $4300. I would seriously consider buying it. There's also an older Acute, without DAC inputs, up for sale at $2400, I think. They are very, very good for the money. 
Anyone moved on from Harbeth C7es3?
If you appreciate what your C7s do, I think the SHL5s are a big step up in terms of the size of the soundfield, coherence and low-end fullness. Definitely related to the C7s, but much better, IMO. I've demo'd both side by side and the difference i... 
My apologies to all...
" I enjoy/pursue/evaluate/listen/dream/live all things audio. It's all I do."_____________________________________Yeah - I don't think you really need to apologize to anyone. Despite the negative tenor of some of the threads, I doubt many people h... 
StarSound Sistrum racks
THIS is all you'll ever need. 
effect of new cartridge
I had a MMF 5 and I was amazed at the improvement a Herbie's mat made. I don't usually fool around with changing mats and stuff, but on that tt, the mat made a huge improvement. Much deeper, tuneful bass and general smoothness. Just buy one and tr... 
Please help diagnose sudden turntable problem
Slaw - there is a huge difference between the two. Groove Lube is, IMO, a horrible, sticky mess. Gruv Glide, when used as directed, is good at removing the static charge. I make no other sonic claims for the product. It does collect on the stylus ... 
Electron microscope slow-motion video of vinyl LP
That is cool and HERE'S a guy that makes vacuum tubes by hand. Amazing if you've never seen it. 
180 gram?
I would not replace an older, good-sounding pressing with a 180-gram pressing just for the weight. The quality of any record depends on many factors and weight is only one. I wouldn't even think about it.