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Counterpoint SA-5000 - phono stage question
When was the last time you replaced the tubes? Since you haven't used the phono side of the preamp for a while, it might need new tubes. The tubes are still powered up and have current running through them even though you aren't using that input. ... 
Happy Record Store Day
Swanny...I agree with everything you said, except the assumption that the guys in the front of the line were flipping the items on Ebay. You don't know that for a fact.While I don't approve of that either and really don't like Ebay that well, I wa... 
Need help selecting a preamp under $1500
I would add the Modwright SWL9.0SE to the list. 
Happy Record Store Day
I'm sorry but I'm going to speak my mind about the above negative comments. After rereading the posts several times it comes off as "sour grapes". If you had arrived earlier and were closer to the front of the line and got what you wanted, you'd b... 
Happy Record Store Day
This is the official Record Store Day Website. It has all the information you could ever ask for about RSD.http://recordstoreday.com/HomeVinyl...it's not a compound...it's a culture! 
Anti static foam?
B_limo...I get the occasional little zap here and there, but I would never classify it as a "crazy amount". I was born in this part of the country and have lived here all my 53 years.Maybe I'm just immune to it :-) 
Anti static foam?
Liz...Sorry, I thought the OP was talking about the "spray" type foam. That would be messy. 
Looking for a new band?
MOG has a bunch of their stuff. I've never heard of them before. Thanks for the recommendation. I'll load a few into my MOG queue and have a listen. 
Anti static foam?
I've lived in Colorado since 1986 and in Wyoming before that. I have never had a "crazy amount of static"? Maybe your problem lies elsewhere. Just my .02 cents worth.Maybe it's just me, but I sure the hell wouldn't be spraying foam inside my equip... 
Please forgive my ignorance.....
From Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picture_disc 
Scratched CDs
I've tried several different scratch remover type formulas and IMHO "Flitz" works the best.http://www.flitzpolish.com/Flitz_Liquid_Polish_p/a-lq.htmI'm sure there are quite a few choices, but Flitz works really, really well. 
Transport for MHDT Havana
Audiojan...I think you'll really like the TL1. I have a TL2 and it's the best transport I've ever had in my system. 
How to ship CD's
Media Mail:http://www.stamps.com/usps/media-mail/ 
How to ship CD's
USPS Media Mail. Just make sure they are packaged well. 
Which HDMI cable for SACDs
I third the Monoprice.