Yeah, the ones built into turntables are almost universally bad! Parasound makes a REALLY good basic one, the ZPhono, that retails for $200. But the built in phono preamp built into many integrated amps (like my Parasound 2100) can be pretty good. Does your stereo have a phono input at all? If so, don’t worry about an…

To MY ears, the Sony sounds fine...but if I didnt get a deal on the table, I would have gone with the Project DC. I dont use either the built in pre-amp or the USB output (at least, not yet!). If you can stretch the budget to $599, Sumiko has a better table with their “Speedbox” built in. That would be a significant…

That, and talking about quality audio, then mentioning bluetooth, google voice speakers and soundbars...

Yes, that’s what I meant...brain short circuited there.

It tastes like you would think, a slightly sweet beany taste. It’s good! Just, as with most Japanese sweet treats, not nearly as sweet as most westerners would expect.

No, it doesnt work like that. It’s more of a bell curve.

Suicide doors? Sold!

Well, my system is nothing TOO fancy...one of my dealers brought in an old Proton D1200 for “recycling”...I helped myself to that! :) I added a new Parasound 2100 Pre-amp, a Parasound ZDAC and a pair of Atlantic Technology AT-1 floorstanding speakers. I also have a Panamax M5400PM AC line conditioner/surge protector…

I consider myself an audiophile, and I spend $599 on the Sony PSHX500. EXCELLENT value, and it has both a built in pre-amp (which I don’t use) and a USB connection for digitizing your discs (in both WAV and DSD!). I DID upgrade to a Grado “Oyster” cartridge, which made a HUGE improvement in sound quality (another $90…

counter-counter argument: HELL no.

God no. Those suck almost as bad. You should go to a REAL hifi store and plan on spending $300 for a basic Sumiko or Rega table.

Wouldnt call it a glitch...if you shot through the truck like he did in real life, you would get similar results. Not if you shot through the engine block, mind you, but through the box? That wouldn’t stop a .22, let alone a high caliber round!

Well, there are a few reasons right there not to buy Apple... :)

If you say so. I won’t risk my $800 device on a $5 charger, but you go ahead and do what you will.

Great game to kill time over a weekend, but I can’t see many folks sticking around long enough for the game devs to fill in the missing content. A system seller, this is not!

Not only should you NEVER use 3rd party chargers, you also want to be on the lookout for counterfeit adapters. Make sure, if you are buying an Apple (or Samsung, etc) adapter that you are buying from a reputable dealer! Just because it has the logo doesn’t mean it is legitimate, that it’s built properly, and that it…

Short answer: Hell no! People who DO use 3rd party crap get what they deserve...which is usually exploding or bricked phones. Have fun! Hope it was worth the $10 you saved!

I just cant bring myself to re-watch the Special Editions...let alone the prequels. Star Wars is dead to me.

I just cant bring myself to re-watch the Special Editions...let alone the prequels. Star Wars is dead to me.

Great news! It means I will buy at least ONE new “AAA” game this year!

slot machines are “fun” too. Doesn’t mean I will be the sucker to put my money in one!