Vintage Vinyl - Chicago

Hi

Just for education purposes.

This is a well stocked store, the prices however are absolutely ridiculous. It makes Music Direct, Elusive disc etc look like bargin stores. Examples being a Pictures album that I would like that is $60 everywhere is $100 here, The new Song remains the same set is $75 here and $60 everywhere else. They are charging $30-$100 for vintage single albums, the argument is that they are in good condiction !! I buy the same stuff on ebay for typically $4-10 + $4-6 postage !!

Jazz Reissue LPs

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I have a handful of these now (Music Matters, Analogue Productions, Speakers Corner) and I'm pretty hooked. I especially love the 45s - Hank Mobley's "Soul Station," Horace Parlan's "Us 3," Art Tatum Group Masterpieces v. 8, Blakey's "Night in Tunisia." Art Blakey's drum solo at the end of "This I Dig of You" on Mobley's Soul Station made me realize once again why I'm truly fortunate to be able to listen to this particular music, this particular way.

RCA to 1/8in RadioShack vs Kimber Mini AG Cable

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Recently I have been interested in really good audio for extremely low cost. I am sure the differences between the cables would be more noticable with higher end "audiophile" gear. You use what you have access to and that is exactly what I did.

I purchased a RadioShack cable for $15 at 188cm and a Kimber CQ-mini AG (bought for $100 off ebay, lists for $300 on needledoctor) at 107cm and did some formal/informal tests with some friends.

The signal went as follows: Sony DVP-S7000 player -> RCA cable -> Audioengine 5 computer speakers.

Marantz SA8001 vs. NAD M5--Recommendations?

Hello, everyone!

I'm in the market for a CD/SACD player, and I'm inclined to buy the Marantz SA8001 ($900). But I'm also thinking about the NAD M5, which is twice the price of the Marantz ($1800). Cost is a critical factor for me; I live on Social Security disability income. Still, the NAD appears to have distinct advantages over the Marantz, so I'm finding it a difficult choice.

As you might imagine, I have an extremely modest system:

- Roy Allison Mini Reference speakers
- NAD C352 integrated
- Pioneer DV-563A universal player (for CD/SACD playback)

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