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Axpona 2019 Schaumburg IL

erniejadeerniejade Posts: 5,283
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I picked up a 3 day pass for this years AXPONA show. Anyone else going? If so what day and we can plan dinner. Last year trying to find a dinner place that was close was a bit crazy so maybe if we go a town over we will have better luck. Although @DSkip wouldn't mind Giordanos for 3 days strait :)
Looks like Audio Thesis will be room 1410
Den: Lumin D1,Wireworld Silver Eclipse RCA, KEF LS50 Wireless, Velodyne SPL1200, Technics 1200, Denon DL160, Jolida D9,

Living Room:,T+A PA 1530R, Tyler Highland H2, High Fidelity Reveal RCA, PS Audio Direct Stream JR. Wireworld Silver Eclipse SC

Have but haven't used in a while: LH Labs VI Dac, Cayin SCD50T, Aries Mini, Grant Fidelity Tube Dac 11, W4S recovery, Massdrop Airist Audio R-2R dac

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  • lightman1lightman1 Posts: 10,620
    Inskie!
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  • ClipdatClipdat Posts: 7,747
    You beat me to the thread! I was going to make it on January 1st! ;)

    I'm flying in early on Thursday morning for setup and staying through Sunday evening. I have a room booked at the Renaissance. A few other local bay area guys will also be flying out for the show.

    To say that I'm excited for this show would be an understatement.
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  • erniejadeerniejade Posts: 5,283
    Sweet!!! I took Friday off work but if you or skip need help, I can take Thursday as well. I work 5 min from the place so even if I took 1/2 day on Thursday, I can be there to help at noon. Last year Saturday was the bigger day for folks coming out to the show. My wife so far has to work Saturday and she is bummed. She had a good time with everyone last year.

    For those who have not been, a 2 day pass you will not see it all unless you don't go into every room or spend any time in every room. It is that big.

    We tried to get into a local burger place and Friday and Saturday both had almost a 2 hour wait. I think Skip had Giordanos for breakfast, lunch and dinner for 3 or 4 days strait LOL
    Den: Lumin D1,Wireworld Silver Eclipse RCA, KEF LS50 Wireless, Velodyne SPL1200, Technics 1200, Denon DL160, Jolida D9,

    Living Room:,T+A PA 1530R, Tyler Highland H2, High Fidelity Reveal RCA, PS Audio Direct Stream JR. Wireworld Silver Eclipse SC

    Have but haven't used in a while: LH Labs VI Dac, Cayin SCD50T, Aries Mini, Grant Fidelity Tube Dac 11, W4S recovery, Massdrop Airist Audio R-2R dac

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  • ClipdatClipdat Posts: 7,747
    erniejade wrote: »
    For those who have not been, a 2 day pass you will not see it all unless you don't go into every room or spend any time in every room. It is that big.

    My goal is to take a photo and post a writeup/review of each room. At 185+ rooms, is it possible?!
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  • erniejadeerniejade Posts: 5,283
    DSkip wrote: »
    I regret nothing.
    it is good stuff I will admit that! I think Saturday no one complained about it that's for sure.

    Den: Lumin D1,Wireworld Silver Eclipse RCA, KEF LS50 Wireless, Velodyne SPL1200, Technics 1200, Denon DL160, Jolida D9,

    Living Room:,T+A PA 1530R, Tyler Highland H2, High Fidelity Reveal RCA, PS Audio Direct Stream JR. Wireworld Silver Eclipse SC

    Have but haven't used in a while: LH Labs VI Dac, Cayin SCD50T, Aries Mini, Grant Fidelity Tube Dac 11, W4S recovery, Massdrop Airist Audio R-2R dac

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  • erniejadeerniejade Posts: 5,283
    On a 3 day, it might be but you might not be able to stay in each room for too long and you might not get a chair in the sweet spot. Friday and Sunday will be your best bet to boogie through. Saturday was crazy busy.

    Almost forgot, if folks want a 3 day pass, you can grab them for $40. They have a gold pass thing that gives you access to a private room with refreshments for $98 but I do not think the refreshments are booze so I passed on it. If anyone had a gold pass last year and can say if it was booze, please speak now! I spent a bit on adult refreshments. I think the wife and I started around noon though...… LOL
    Den: Lumin D1,Wireworld Silver Eclipse RCA, KEF LS50 Wireless, Velodyne SPL1200, Technics 1200, Denon DL160, Jolida D9,

    Living Room:,T+A PA 1530R, Tyler Highland H2, High Fidelity Reveal RCA, PS Audio Direct Stream JR. Wireworld Silver Eclipse SC

    Have but haven't used in a while: LH Labs VI Dac, Cayin SCD50T, Aries Mini, Grant Fidelity Tube Dac 11, W4S recovery, Massdrop Airist Audio R-2R dac

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  • ClipdatClipdat Posts: 7,747
    Yeah, and they are expecting a bigger turnout this year vs. last. I have a feeling Saturday is going to be a bit crazy, as in very difficult to get any seat time in some rooms.

    The show I attended out here was only ~23 rooms IIRC, and even so there were some that were pretty crowded. Is there a certain expectation and/or etiquette in terms of how much time one should spend in a room? I ended up staying for a few 20+ minute sessions in a few rooms, but they were otherwise empty so I figured no big deal. But not a good idea to bogart the sweet spot in a busy room for 20+ mins, right?
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  • erniejadeerniejade Posts: 5,283
    Some folks would stay in the sweet spot until they got a feel for the system they were listening to. Some rooms folks kind of rotated on the spot. Some rooms it was fine to talk in, some not so much. You have to feel it out room by room.
    Den: Lumin D1,Wireworld Silver Eclipse RCA, KEF LS50 Wireless, Velodyne SPL1200, Technics 1200, Denon DL160, Jolida D9,

    Living Room:,T+A PA 1530R, Tyler Highland H2, High Fidelity Reveal RCA, PS Audio Direct Stream JR. Wireworld Silver Eclipse SC

    Have but haven't used in a while: LH Labs VI Dac, Cayin SCD50T, Aries Mini, Grant Fidelity Tube Dac 11, W4S recovery, Massdrop Airist Audio R-2R dac

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  • verbverb Posts: 9,972
    I’ll be there! :smile:
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS,Cary SLP-05 Pre,Enlightened Audio Designs CD Transport,Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC,Cambridge 851N streamer,Marantz SA-14 SACD,McIntosh MC300 Amp,Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Digital Cable,Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner,Pangea Power Cables,Wireworld Oasis 8 RCA IC's,MIT Shotgun S3 IC's,MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC,EAR Acute CD Player,EAR 834L Pre,Northstar Designs Intenso DAC,PASS ACA Monoblocks,Denon UDR-F10 Cassette,Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers,SVS SB12 Plus sub,MIT AVt2 speaker cables,IFI Purifier2,AQ Cinnamon USB cable,Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Antique Sound Labs Wave AV-8 Monoblocks,Tisbury Mini Passive Pre,Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38),Analysis Plus Oval 9's,Zu Jumpers,AudioEngine B1 Streamer,Klipsch RB-61 v2,SVS PB1000 sub,Blue Jeans RCA IC's
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated,Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer,Rotel RCD-1072 CD player,Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner,Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers,Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
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  • nooshinjohnnooshinjohn Posts: 22,516
    edited December 2018
    If youse guys don't want to be fitted for new cement shoes, I would suggest reaching out to Tonyb and at least offer to buy him a round or two, and don't skimp on the cannoli's. (I heard that's what they call "protection" these days.) :p
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, TriangleArt Reference SE with Pass Labs Xono Phono Preamp, Walker Precision Motor Drive, ClearAudio Goldfinger Diamond v2 cartridge and Origin Conquerer Mk3c tonearm, Polk Audio "Signature" Reference Series 1.2TL with complete mods, Pass Labs X0.2 three chassis preamp, PS Audio PerfectWave DAC MkII, Krell Evolution 505 SACD Player, Pioneer Elite SC-LX701, Oppo UDP-205 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds.

    Saying that it's "too hard" to pursue your dreams is no different than admitting to yourself that you are too lazy to achieve them.

    “If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.”
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  • pitdogg2pitdogg2 Posts: 15,999
    I'm good for Saturday.
    Tony who?
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  • nooshinjohnnooshinjohn Posts: 22,516
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    I'm good for Saturday.
    Tony who?

    Some shmuck I know that runs a "concrete business".
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, TriangleArt Reference SE with Pass Labs Xono Phono Preamp, Walker Precision Motor Drive, ClearAudio Goldfinger Diamond v2 cartridge and Origin Conquerer Mk3c tonearm, Polk Audio "Signature" Reference Series 1.2TL with complete mods, Pass Labs X0.2 three chassis preamp, PS Audio PerfectWave DAC MkII, Krell Evolution 505 SACD Player, Pioneer Elite SC-LX701, Oppo UDP-205 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds.

    Saying that it's "too hard" to pursue your dreams is no different than admitting to yourself that you are too lazy to achieve them.

    “If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.”
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  • pitdogg2pitdogg2 Posts: 15,999
    edited December 2018
    We ran around with Tonyb last year the guy wouldn't shudup :D

    In all seriousness I hope he tags along again fun times
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  • nooshinjohnnooshinjohn Posts: 22,516
    edited December 2018
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    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, TriangleArt Reference SE with Pass Labs Xono Phono Preamp, Walker Precision Motor Drive, ClearAudio Goldfinger Diamond v2 cartridge and Origin Conquerer Mk3c tonearm, Polk Audio "Signature" Reference Series 1.2TL with complete mods, Pass Labs X0.2 three chassis preamp, PS Audio PerfectWave DAC MkII, Krell Evolution 505 SACD Player, Pioneer Elite SC-LX701, Oppo UDP-205 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds.

    Saying that it's "too hard" to pursue your dreams is no different than admitting to yourself that you are too lazy to achieve them.

    “If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.”
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  • erniejadeerniejade Posts: 5,283
    @Thorton You coming this year also?
    Den: Lumin D1,Wireworld Silver Eclipse RCA, KEF LS50 Wireless, Velodyne SPL1200, Technics 1200, Denon DL160, Jolida D9,

    Living Room:,T+A PA 1530R, Tyler Highland H2, High Fidelity Reveal RCA, PS Audio Direct Stream JR. Wireworld Silver Eclipse SC

    Have but haven't used in a while: LH Labs VI Dac, Cayin SCD50T, Aries Mini, Grant Fidelity Tube Dac 11, W4S recovery, Massdrop Airist Audio R-2R dac

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  • verbverb Posts: 9,972
    erniejade wrote: »
    @Thorton You coming this year also?

    And @GlennDog ?
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS,Cary SLP-05 Pre,Enlightened Audio Designs CD Transport,Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC,Cambridge 851N streamer,Marantz SA-14 SACD,McIntosh MC300 Amp,Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Digital Cable,Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner,Pangea Power Cables,Wireworld Oasis 8 RCA IC's,MIT Shotgun S3 IC's,MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC,EAR Acute CD Player,EAR 834L Pre,Northstar Designs Intenso DAC,PASS ACA Monoblocks,Denon UDR-F10 Cassette,Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers,SVS SB12 Plus sub,MIT AVt2 speaker cables,IFI Purifier2,AQ Cinnamon USB cable,Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Antique Sound Labs Wave AV-8 Monoblocks,Tisbury Mini Passive Pre,Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38),Analysis Plus Oval 9's,Zu Jumpers,AudioEngine B1 Streamer,Klipsch RB-61 v2,SVS PB1000 sub,Blue Jeans RCA IC's
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated,Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer,Rotel RCD-1072 CD player,Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner,Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers,Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
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  • gudnoyezgudnoyez Posts: 7,282
    edited December 2018
    What are the dates, and is it at the same place as last year?
    http://www.axpona.com/
    Nevermind found it I might come up Saturday and stay overnight this time. Dont care if I see all the rooms it was fun just hanging out with everyone.
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  • joecoulsonjoecoulson Posts: 4,186
    This newbie is in however I will only have Friday and Saturday all day at the event. Will arrive late Thursday and leave early Sunday.
    Really looking forward to meeting all you weirdos.
    Auralic Vega G1/Rega TT/Denon SACD - Parasound P6 - PS Audio M700x2 - Elac Adante AF-61 - AQ Niagara 5000 - SVS SB16u
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  • joecoulsonjoecoulson Posts: 4,186
    Staying at the Wyndham Garden which looks to be right across the lake from the event. And looks to be walking paths.
    Auralic Vega G1/Rega TT/Denon SACD - Parasound P6 - PS Audio M700x2 - Elac Adante AF-61 - AQ Niagara 5000 - SVS SB16u
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  • joecoulsonjoecoulson Posts: 4,186
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    Auralic Vega G1/Rega TT/Denon SACD - Parasound P6 - PS Audio M700x2 - Elac Adante AF-61 - AQ Niagara 5000 - SVS SB16u
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  • nooshinjohnnooshinjohn Posts: 22,516
    I’m pretty sure taking Tony for a long walk off Navy Pier would be illegal in all 50 states.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, TriangleArt Reference SE with Pass Labs Xono Phono Preamp, Walker Precision Motor Drive, ClearAudio Goldfinger Diamond v2 cartridge and Origin Conquerer Mk3c tonearm, Polk Audio "Signature" Reference Series 1.2TL with complete mods, Pass Labs X0.2 three chassis preamp, PS Audio PerfectWave DAC MkII, Krell Evolution 505 SACD Player, Pioneer Elite SC-LX701, Oppo UDP-205 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds.

    Saying that it's "too hard" to pursue your dreams is no different than admitting to yourself that you are too lazy to achieve them.

    “If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.”
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  • verbverb Posts: 9,972
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    deleted...

    Aw come on brother! You gotta go! :smile:
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS,Cary SLP-05 Pre,Enlightened Audio Designs CD Transport,Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC,Cambridge 851N streamer,Marantz SA-14 SACD,McIntosh MC300 Amp,Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Digital Cable,Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner,Pangea Power Cables,Wireworld Oasis 8 RCA IC's,MIT Shotgun S3 IC's,MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC,EAR Acute CD Player,EAR 834L Pre,Northstar Designs Intenso DAC,PASS ACA Monoblocks,Denon UDR-F10 Cassette,Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers,SVS SB12 Plus sub,MIT AVt2 speaker cables,IFI Purifier2,AQ Cinnamon USB cable,Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Antique Sound Labs Wave AV-8 Monoblocks,Tisbury Mini Passive Pre,Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38),Analysis Plus Oval 9's,Zu Jumpers,AudioEngine B1 Streamer,Klipsch RB-61 v2,SVS PB1000 sub,Blue Jeans RCA IC's
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated,Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer,Rotel RCD-1072 CD player,Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner,Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers,Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
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  • pitdogg2pitdogg2 Posts: 15,999
    verb wrote: »
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    deleted...

    Aw come on brother! You gotta go! :smile:

    No I'm sure that was a response to something I posted about Tony that I "edited". We were making fun at Tony's expense B)....

    But this place can take things wrong and I didn't want a time out.
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  • nooshinjohnnooshinjohn Posts: 22,516
    pitdogg2 wrote: »

    But this place can take things wrong and I didn't want a time out.

    Or your very own size 11 cement shoes... :p
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, TriangleArt Reference SE with Pass Labs Xono Phono Preamp, Walker Precision Motor Drive, ClearAudio Goldfinger Diamond v2 cartridge and Origin Conquerer Mk3c tonearm, Polk Audio "Signature" Reference Series 1.2TL with complete mods, Pass Labs X0.2 three chassis preamp, PS Audio PerfectWave DAC MkII, Krell Evolution 505 SACD Player, Pioneer Elite SC-LX701, Oppo UDP-205 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds.

    Saying that it's "too hard" to pursue your dreams is no different than admitting to yourself that you are too lazy to achieve them.

    “If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.”
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  • pitdogg2pitdogg2 Posts: 15,999
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »

    But this place can take things wrong and I didn't want a time out.

    Or your very own size 11 cement shoes... :p

    Naaaa i wear size 9 lol
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  • erniejadeerniejade Posts: 5,283
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »

    But this place can take things wrong and I didn't want a time out.

    Or your very own size 11 cement shoes... :p

    Naaaa i wear size 9 lol

    Think tony has a size 5.5.
    Den: Lumin D1,Wireworld Silver Eclipse RCA, KEF LS50 Wireless, Velodyne SPL1200, Technics 1200, Denon DL160, Jolida D9,

    Living Room:,T+A PA 1530R, Tyler Highland H2, High Fidelity Reveal RCA, PS Audio Direct Stream JR. Wireworld Silver Eclipse SC

    Have but haven't used in a while: LH Labs VI Dac, Cayin SCD50T, Aries Mini, Grant Fidelity Tube Dac 11, W4S recovery, Massdrop Airist Audio R-2R dac

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  • joecoulsonjoecoulson Posts: 4,186
    So is the record show good for picking up decent vinyl or is it just bleh?
    Auralic Vega G1/Rega TT/Denon SACD - Parasound P6 - PS Audio M700x2 - Elac Adante AF-61 - AQ Niagara 5000 - SVS SB16u
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  • erniejadeerniejade Posts: 5,283
    I did not go into the sale area for too long outside of looking for a person. There was a lot of stuff but, I did not actually look at anything inside that room.
    Den: Lumin D1,Wireworld Silver Eclipse RCA, KEF LS50 Wireless, Velodyne SPL1200, Technics 1200, Denon DL160, Jolida D9,

    Living Room:,T+A PA 1530R, Tyler Highland H2, High Fidelity Reveal RCA, PS Audio Direct Stream JR. Wireworld Silver Eclipse SC

    Have but haven't used in a while: LH Labs VI Dac, Cayin SCD50T, Aries Mini, Grant Fidelity Tube Dac 11, W4S recovery, Massdrop Airist Audio R-2R dac

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  • nooshinjohnnooshinjohn Posts: 22,516
    I find most of these shows to be a waste of time on vinyl... not that there isn’t good stuff there, but with a captive audience, it tends to be way overpriced.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, TriangleArt Reference SE with Pass Labs Xono Phono Preamp, Walker Precision Motor Drive, ClearAudio Goldfinger Diamond v2 cartridge and Origin Conquerer Mk3c tonearm, Polk Audio "Signature" Reference Series 1.2TL with complete mods, Pass Labs X0.2 three chassis preamp, PS Audio PerfectWave DAC MkII, Krell Evolution 505 SACD Player, Pioneer Elite SC-LX701, Oppo UDP-205 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds.

    Saying that it's "too hard" to pursue your dreams is no different than admitting to yourself that you are too lazy to achieve them.

    “If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.”
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  • pitdogg2pitdogg2 Posts: 15,999
    joecoulson wrote: »
    So is the record show good for picking up decent vinyl or is it just bleh?
    Lots of stuff in the room Joe. I'm not into vinyl but the big names are there like music direct and others. You had better sit aside a good hour+ to browse.
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