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• @shkong78 Sorry to leave you hanging. My weekend didn't go as planned, so I have n... (waltersalas)
• https://www.opus51.fr/les-tests/item/870-lyngdorf-tdai-3400-le-testOne of the most... (shkong78)
• No update from  Mr. waltersalas yet?I am dying to hear from him on the result of ... (shkong78)

• I am connected via XLR from the Dac to the Kinki and don't hear any hiss just like... (debjit_g)
• Hmm, I’m fine with the resistor clicks; was referring to pop sounds from the speak... (benlzy)
• I've learned to expect the "resistor clicks" and no they are not harmful.  My BHK ... (jackd)
• @almarg Now that you mentioned it, I was expecting a huge increase in volume after... (benlzy)
• Nonoise, when the drought is on us, we say, “If it is yellow, let it mellow, but i... (maritime51)
• Thanks guys. Yes, cr2025 and cr2032 are compatible whenever it fits but cr2026, if... (debjit_g)
• Debjit, what color is your remote?  No, really.  (maritime51)
• I always hear "thin is in". I guess "fat is where it's at." 😄 (nonoise)
• Seems like the 2016 and 2025 are also compatible, but the 2032 will last longer be... (uncola)
• All this guessing seemed silly so I popped open my remote control, inside was a pa... (uncola)
• I think it might be cr2025, you can find them anywhere that sells those coin sized... (uncola)
• You can also use CR2025 and sometimes a CR2032. For a remote, I don't think it wou... (nonoise)
• That’s the bat! (maritime51)
• You may may as well buy the cr2026 batteries now, so you can enjoy the remote!  is... (debjit_g)
• Yes, designs come and go, are further improved only to be again, further improved,... (nonoise)
• Well they're a dealer pair so they're already like 40% discounted, and I saved sig... (d2girls)
• @d2girls, Wow, to think you can get your hands on the JBL 4367 makes me wish I wer... (nonoise)
• I noticed no volume increase and I think the 6 moons guy said it is not a true or ... (maritime51)
• @Benlzy, after looking at interior photos of the amp, and specifically at the vert... (almarg)
• @nonoise how well do you think the m1 will play with a pair of Jbl 4367? (d2girls)

• Obviously, (but maybe not) the greatest cover was Jimi Hendrix- "All Along the Wat... (boiseaudio)
• Thanks Tomcy6. That solo gives me goosebumps everytime. According to the insert of... (blueranger)
• Gram Parsons' original recording of his "A Song For You" (on his debut album GP) i... (bdp24)
• Brownssville Station. "Sweet Jane". Awesome take on a classic song. More energy an... (blueranger)
• I have to agree with blueranger. Jimi's cover of All Along the Watchtower is one o... (tomcy6)
• Siouxie and the Banshees / The Passenger AND Trust in Me (from The Jungle Book, Di... (earworm22)
• I love Eva CassidyI prefer her _Songbird_ to Christine McVie’sBut my favorite _Ove... (dldennis)
• Ryan Adams' version of Taylor Swift's album 1989. Was it a goof?  Was it an actual... (gpgr4blu)
• Led Zeppelin — “Dazed and Confused” (Jake Holmes)The Fugees — “Killing Me Softly W... (rhutch)
• Lloyd Cole: "Chelsea Hotel"Poco: "Magnolia"Rosanne Cash: "River"Translator: "Today... (mitchagain)
• or that matter,, any cover of bob dylan songs (joes44)
• anything by bryan ferry (joes44)
• Ale'a- Baby Can I Hold You (original by Tracy Chapman)https://youtu.be/Wt1-_Mx-2WI... (norcalrp)
• Donnie Hathaway’s  cover of Leon Russell’s “A Song For You”Johnny Cash’s cover of ... (16f4)
• +1 on Johnny Cash/HurtFrank Zappa / Whippin’ PostEva Cassidy / Fields of GoldSRV /... (earworm22)
• Dave Matthews (Live in Central Park)--All along the Watch TowerRicki Lee Jones-- R... (liamowen)
• +1 for SRV I was going to post that myself. Truly a great rendition.  (gregdude)
• Little Wing - Stevie Ray VaughnLive and let die - Guns N' Roses+1 on Hurt by Jonny... (rmdtexas)
• Over the RainbowIsrael Kamakawiwoʻole  (RIP)https://youtu.be/V1bFr2SWP1I (ibmjunkman)
• Wild Thing, of course everybody knows The Troggs, but I was fortunate to live up i... (the_treble_with_tribbles)
• Cream - CrossroadsAerosmith - Train Kept A RollingVoivod - Astronomy DomineZep - Y... (stevecham)
• For me Shout by Otis Day and the Knights (Lloyd Williams) is one of the greatest c... (n80)
• slaw, you know it's funny how when "Oops" is taken out of Britney's hands and put ... (bdp24)
• Gary Clark, Jr.'s cover of Hendrix's Third Stone from the Sun.If you like blues ba... (n80)
• Does Jimi Hendrix "Hey Joe" qualify? I've never been able to ensure, though, that ... (jbhiller)
• Sonic Youth - Superstar, The CarpentersThe Carpenters, Calling Occupants (of Inter... (drmemory62)
• Johnny Cash - HurtRicki Lee Jones - I'll Be Seeing YouWalk Off the Earth - Someone... (kcpellethead)

• @bdp24 Agreed, the second is much better. Better sound, better songs, better singi... (waltersalas)
• Walter, I found Gram's Grievous Angel to be quite a bit better than his first, mos... (bdp24)
• Gram Parsons, "Grievous Angel"Big Star, "Radio City"The Feelies, "The Good Earth"N... (waltersalas)
• X, "Wild Gift" (waltersalas)
• "Moody Blues!!!"OMG yes firstnot. 'Days of Future Passed'....incredible!! (towertone)
• Is Cleveland Symphony a new age rock band? (geoffkait)
• Schubert,What was the Cleveland Symphony's second album? I don't think most people... (roxy54)
• Moody Blues!!! (firstnot)
• Here are some more esoteric choices:Gentle Giant, Acquiring the TasteAmbrosia, Som... (effischer)
• The Cleveland Symphony . (schubert)
• Yes- Indeed, Fragile is great... But their second album Time and a Word is a stron... (fjn04)

• Robin Williamson and Mike Heron of The Incredible String Band! Check out: The Hang... (roberjerman)
• Steely Dan...Walter Becker and Donald Fagen.  Creme de la creme.https://www.billbo... (ghosthouse)
• One word.....Joni. (close but no banana second to SRV, The Gadd, Jaco, Wayne Short... (towertone)
• I think all of you read too much Rolling Stone mags over the years...joking!!Old r... (mental)
• @roxy54 Ha...was typing while you posted mentioning "Time On Earth".  Agree whole-... (ghosthouse)
• OK, one more thing about Crowded House and I'll shut up. Temple of Low Men is a ti... (roxy54)
• @slaw You mean your "The more gifted artist thread"? I really did take it seriousl... (ghosthouse)
• Neil Finn indeed...Great songwriter. I miss Paul Hester too, but his passing inspi... (roxy54)
• Crowded House were one of the bright lights of the late 80's and 90's, weren't the... (bdp24)
• @ghosthouse ,For not wanting to take my opinion seriously…………There was several  pa... (slaw)
• Yeesh...talk about an open ended solicitation!Already some good "nominations". Doz... (ghosthouse)
• For a non-musician…as myself......Robert CrayBlake MillsNels ClineColin MeloyI res... (slaw)
• Agree 100%, t_e_p. Great choices! Another kindred spirit is Buddy Miller, Emmylou ... (bdp24)
• I think David Rawlings falls squarely into this camp, so very complimentary in add... (three_easy_payments)

• I’ve felt like I have been on a lonely Forte iii island for a few months now. Coul... (maccamera)
• wolf,I really did miss what you were saying. I was a bit slow yesterday I guess. A... (roxy54)
• After about 36 hours of break in I've noticed the bass has come alive.  The midran... (jbhiller)
• Roxy54...I was noting you used the symbol " for a dimension description, one that ... (wolf_garcia)

• Years ago (40!) I had a 698/Dynavector 20B. Presently have 4 Empires (all older th... (roberjerman)

• @2channel8, omg isn’t Nico awful? Just like everything connected with Andy Warhol ... (bdp24)

• I own a pair of Apollos with some upgrades (almost the same as the Darks). They dr... (leog2015)
• I listened to a pair of Rogue Apollo Darks connected to a pair of Vandersteen Quat... (mr_m)
• @stevecham Thanks for the response.  I have the Manley Shinook SE phono stage.  Di... (kcpellethead)

• @abstract if you are considering a different product then you really need to liste... (nekoaudio)

• calvinj - If your equipment are synergistically mated, they could sound fantastic ... (fleschler)
• I do agree that it gets to a level where the returns are not worth it.  I thorough... (calvinj)
• Some butt wipes like deep dish pizza. Not me, and I’m not bragging.  (maritime51)
• It’s not about having expensive gear. Look my listening buddies systems make mines... (calvinj)
• Calvin, apparently, proud people are declining in 💩cago. Who knew?🙀 (maritime51)
• Felllas I believe that we should say how we feel openly and sometimes agree to dis... (calvinj)
• Not whining or bragging.  I have nothing to brag about.  My little system is nothi... (calvinj)
• Your last post proves that you're a braggart Calvin. We get it. You have expensive... (roxy54)
• Stop whining Calvin  (wcfeil)
• Yeah, and Chicago sucks. 🙀 (maritime51)
• I want to hear people’s experiences with the equipment not what some of y’all thin... (calvinj)
• I just wondered why when I ask about high end items all these trolls come along of... (calvinj)
• The flip side is there is always guys that think they are smarter than the next gu... (calvinj)
• Ha, ha!  I’ll light the turbines....🖕🏻 (maritime51)
• Maritime51.I think it's time for your "wheelchair" break..... (mr_m)
• Normally I would recommend you guys get back on topic but you’re far more entertai... (wcfeil)
• Man, you are so clever.  (maritime51)
• "How noble of you. No wonder Chicago has descended into anarchy."     I doubt I co... (noble100)
• How noble of you. No wonder Chicago has descended into anarchy.Amazing, a threat o... (maritime51)
• I think he’s too dumb to brag.  (wcfeil)
• I agree with Tim. After reading the OP's original thread and his subsequent contri... (roxy54)

•  I echo all the good things said about the VTPH2A  It is an outstanding product wi... (arsh)
• My components come and go but my Herron Phono is going nowhere.   I had my 2 upgra... (fivechannelguy)
• Never read a bad word about the Herron or Keith Herron during my years of frequent... (lewm)
• @lewm, my comparisons were done with the Allnic 1201, it just put more air around ... (tooblue)

• Can you explain that? The same phenomenon that give rise to various orders of harm... (kosst_amojan)

• I know.  I've held off in buying $50-60K efficient speakers because I'm getting so... (fleschler)
• Lumenwhite with ceramic drivers offers the speakers with richest timber that I had... (shkong78)
• I would . My Totem Sig 1’s cross at 2.7 and sound very close to what I hear and ha... (schubert)
• Are these past few posts self-critiques? (david_ten)
• I admit that I have enjoyed some recordings on Wilson speakers, but generally the ... (fleschler)
• It seems to me that Wilson speakers have for a while now entered a bit of a renais... (prof)
• schubert,"Rich timbre" is not a description I personally would give the Totem line... (prof)
• @fleschler  Wow! I applaud your energy and resolve to have thoroughly investigated... (cd318)
• Totem line comes close . (schubert)

• I've set up five systems for about 1k to 1.3K including analog.  All used equipmen... (fleschler)
• Hey for some people. A lot of people. It works just fine. One of my frugal audio b... (calvinj)
• My audio system has a selector switch, volume control, mono switch and tape monito... (fleschler)

• Stick to LPs! Original pressings if possible! (roberjerman)
• Finding the right recording has always been the goal. Heck, I have MFSL that dint ... (mental)

• Fans of Americana already know about Buddy Miller, but for those who don't he's Em... (bdp24)
• @whart There's lots of little known musicians who are fantastic and  could use eva... (erik_squires)
• Erik, I appreciate what you are asking and I appreciate your posts a lot. Sharing ... (tgrisham)
• We should have an Adopt a Musician program.  (whart)
• I know buying Music Theory 101 Text at U of Minnesota book store many years ago wa... (schubert)
• Allow me to make a recommendation of how to enhance one’s own musical life: take c... (bdp24)

• My cable process:1_ I refine my options amoung brands that makes sense. ( pedigree... (techno_dude)
• I don’t think that having a patent on something makes it sound better. So many peo... (grey9hound)
• I,m a big believer in cables and have been for almost 30 years in this hobby. I al... (tecknik)
• I do believe in cables. As I said before, I have an almost complete loom of Shunya... (techno_dude)
• @techno_dudeHave you heard them ?Purist Audio Design cables are also Very Expensiv... (grey9hound)
• SS cables ...6k$ for cotton insulated silver... Absolutely 0 patent technology. Lol (techno_dude)
• Any Silent Source cables are ....Incrediblehttps://www.thecableco.com/silent_sourc... (grey9hound)
• WC , like you, I did not believe before that power cables were the most important.... (techno_dude)
• I think Speaker cables too ! (grey9hound)
• Purist Audio Dominus Power cord is Awsome  (grey9hound)
• I concur with Power Cord(s) first.  Happy Listening! (jafant)
• I think speaker cables, xlr and power cords last  (whitecamaross)
• @techno_dude  Cables in order of which has more effect on a rig:1_ Power cables. 2... (grey9hound)
• grey9hound,great listKeb Mo-I Lke the Old Me BetterJust found that..awesome tune! (axememan)

• I always thought the Micro Seiki DDX-1000 was quite good.  Always worked very well... (bpoletti)
• YAMAHA GT-2000 has just jumped onto my radar Have you seen both versions ? Look... (chakster)
• @amg56 the Dragon is a very coolio table! @chakster  I found a nice Onkyo for ya. ... (knollbrent)
• I have an original Z1-EB cartridge in the JVC and a Sumiko Blue in the Nakamichi. ... (amg56)
• YAMAHA GT-2000 has just jumped onto my radar @theophile This sounds like a geniu... (knollbrent)
• "that's a beautiful table! How's it sound???"Brent, Thanks for your comment. As t... (phil9624)
• I have a Nakamichi Dragon CT and a JVC-QL-Y5F. The Nakamichi is as original as new... (amg56)
• The question sounds like you are asking for a cost no object turntables ... ok ...... (chakster)
• @gshepardbuster most SL-1200mk2 turntables have been destroyed by rap “DJ”s. Too b... (sleepwalker65)
• I’ve got a SL-1700mk2 semi-auto that I restored recently and fitted with an Audio-... (sleepwalker65)
• You're right about the looks!  The retro tables make me want to grow a mullet.   (gshepardbuster)
• @gshepardbuster  it was just suggested from a friend that I could change the arm o... (knollbrent)
• Why not a 1200 mk2?  If friends come by you can say that you DJ on the side:)  (gshepardbuster)
• @phil9624  that's a beautiful table!  How's it sound??? (knollbrent)
• Anyone have the pioneer PL -70ll ? (knollbrent)
• I put an image of my 1981 (original owner) JVC QL-Y5F DD TT in a virtual system.  ... (phil9624)
• The Kenwood KD-600 and KD-500 were outstanding tables from that era! (yogiboy)

• Atmosphere....just wondering if balanced cable is an "upgrade" if no other compone... (stringreen)
• Tonearm to phono stage is the most critical to proper cable selection. You want th... (sleepwalker65)
• Yes.  But you should experiment, besides you may not know which one is 'best' cable. (inna)
• My experience has told me to use the best cable from the SUT to the phono ~ since ... (mountz)
• +1 atmasphere (stevecham)
• Agreed.  Use the best cable from table to phono stage.  You are sending much lower... (hifiman5)
• Tone arm to preamp. If that connection gets messed with, nothing you can do about ... (atmasphere)

• I was asking if anybody had a good well thought out explanation? I have my own i... (yping)
• Actually I did.  I agree that power cords make a difference because I had first ha... (andy2)
• Andy2,Have you ever tried different audiophile power cords for yourself?  (boxer12)
• OK. Purity of metal, gauge of conductor, geometry of conductor(s), dielectric mate... (geoffkait)
• We need some specific explanations.  (andy2)
• There are many reasons why some power cords are better than others. It’s analogous... (geoffkait)
• Has anyone been able to explain why power cable would make a difference?  Or this ... (andy2)
• @ pawlowski6132, you asked for specifics, here goes. I've installed a PS Audio BHK... (photon46)
• There ARE solid core aftermarket power cords available commercially. I agree they ... (elizabeth)
• And then I thought, the exact same wire I was using is still in the extensions. S... (atmasphere)

• t_ramey  I received just over 1.5 ml with my batch. It was marked in graduations o... (tuffy72561)

• I am truly glad to hear that you all feel that Sirius' sound quality is awful.  Lo... (jnorris2005)
• SiriusXM sound quality is pitiful. Regular FM in the car is way better. SiriusXM h... (glupson)
• @gdnrbob, I agree their streaming quality is very low sound quality.  Maybe the co... (hgeifman)
• Unfortunately, both have rather low fidelity.When Sirius and XM combined, I hoped ... (gdnrbob)
• Thanks! for sharing-  Happy Listening! (jafant)

• Oh, and A Clockwork Orange gave me an appreciation of Beethoven, add JS Bach, Tcha... (jdub071)
• I,m 73 and the first record I ever bought was Don't be Cruel and flip side was Hou... (jdub071)
• Miles (vmadaffari)
• The Grateful Dead (firstgrowth)
• Mahler's Ninth Symphony... (audiovideonirvana)
• Jeff Beck (simon)
• In my 40s, but since others who didn't yet hit 60 offered great suggestions, I'll ... (trelja)
• slaw, I became deeply into Lucinda after discovering her in the mid-80’s (and meet... (bdp24)
• @roxy54,Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated. This poster has the "right stuff".\ (slaw)
• slaw,You must be frustrated at the turn this thread has taken, because members are... (roxy54)
• @motownI6,I’m the OP. I can assure you what I meant is what (one) band’s output co... (slaw)

• I just figured it out. Too simple. Output from Dragon to output in preamp. Input f... (blueranger)

• Just want to add one more variable to "directionality".  It's the propagation of e... (andy2)
• andy2,"Human concepts cannot be described in data."Give it a few hundred years. Ma... (glupson)
• There is a live album on which a performer says something to the effect of "Merle ... (glupson)
• After a near death experience, I've thought about "directionality" and I think I m... (andy2)
• "The reason cables are directional is the same reason......why power cords are dir... (glupson)
• So here I am in my recliner reading the newspaper after supper listening to classi... (valinar)
• 🐍💩🚽🔚 (maritime51)
• Twas not I who dropped his name. (geoffkait)
• Like Richard Feynman? (stevecham)
• And for dropping names. (geoffkait)
• some people have a talent for wasting words. (andy2)
• andy2: "Einstein was known for this thought experiments. Nobody back there was ask... (stevecham)
• It is *misreported* on the internet in what appear to be otherwise authoritative a... (geoffkait)
• Oh, man, I love eggs. 🐍💩Ah, the smell of napalm on Jeff’s Cat!  Best hydrocarbons ... (maritime51)
• I hate to judge too harshly but it certainly appears aviation inhaling fuel fumes ... (geoffkait)
• Occam’s razor to Jeff’s Cat means 🐍💩 🙀 (maritime51)
• Some people here can travel backward in time.  He claims he can measure and obtain... (andy2)
• What!?!?!? No... Data comes FIRST. No technical challenge ever solved got solved w... (kosst_amojan)
• Audio is by and large a subjective hobby. If you want a hobby based on measurement... (geoffkait)
• I think data is only part of the equation. If anything, dataprobably comes last. ... (andy2)
• Feynman’s contribution to the Challenger Disaster Final Report was disallowed unti... (geoffkait)
• @geoffkait What is "data dogma"? I don't recall Feynman pointing to that as the ca... (kosst_amojan)
• There’s more than one way....🐍💩😿🙀 (maritime51)
• I get it now. Aviation fuel fumes. That’s too bad. 😢 (geoffkait)
• I wonder what would happen if someone used Occam’s razor on Jeff’s cat?🙀 (maritime51)
• Man, I love eggplants. Nope, strictly a Boeing guy. I can still hear that French p... (maritime51)
• 🍆 👨🏻‍✈️ (geoffkait)
• 🐍💩 (maritime51)
• It’s a two edged sword. Data dogma is what produced the Hubble telescope fiasco an... (geoffkait)
• @and2  If what you are suggesting is true, that believing in data is dogma then we... (azbrd)
• Believing in data regardless is in someway a dogma.  All dogma's are bad. (andy2)
• Yup, 🐍💩 (maritime51)
• I did ask geoffkat multiple insults ago:Please share with us the measurable, repea... (azbrd)
• geoffkait could use a bit of restraints in his posting and his reasoning.  Saying ... (andy2)
• @andy2   Unfortunately you are right about changing the topic, sorry about that.  ... (azbrd)
• Andy2, but it’s all been said already. Not to mention we know why wire is directio... (geoffkait)
• I am just presenting the cases.  As I mention, I am not either a proponent or oppo... (andy2)
• Andy2, you’re overthinking it. The reason cables are directional is the same reaso... (geoffkait)
• Peaches and clowns?🐍💩Poor Jeff’s Scat. 💩 (maritime51)
• We have gone from burn-in to directionality.  I think the next pseudoscience ... e... (andy2)
• Send in the 🍑🤡 (geoffkait)
• 🐍💩 (maritime51)
• Let me get this straight. When you say electrical engineering class do you mean th... (geoffkait)
• @geoffkait If you mean the pseudoscience statement you posted earlier?  its NOT pr... (azbrd)
• I got two hands for posting.  (andy2)
• Az, what are you talking about? I explained it already. God gave you two ears and ... (geoffkait)
• Another case for the "directionality" people, is that even if both ends are not be... (andy2)
• @geoffkait Ok now you are lowering the conversation to insults, pretty low grade i... (azbrd)
• I can see the argument for "directionality" if the condition is not symmetric.Let'... (andy2)
• Az, it’s OK that you were lying about being an engineer. I totally understand why ... (geoffkait)
• @teo_audio  Well, if that were the case i would had trouble staying employed for t... (azbrd)
• Engineering fact and law reverts to Scientific theory.. in the moment you have unk... (teo_audio)
• @geoffkait Here you go again, changing the subject without providing ANY proof of ... (azbrd)
• What an admission from a real....🐍💩 (maritime51)
• Az, you seem to have a propensity for density. I baited you and took the bait. 🐟 (geoffkait)
• @morrowaudio Welcome to the party Mike.  Please provide us with test data to suppo... (azbrd)
• Az, good for you. Ole Jeff’s Scat is like croton oil through a widow woman: messy ... (maritime51)
• geoffkait,Actually I think knowledge is cheap since it's around us.  Beauty costs ... (andy2)
• Yes, speaker cables require breakin. Some companies offer break in service, or you... (morrowaudio)
• @geoffkait You posted the Nobel prize quote as if it was you, yourself who one it.... (azbrd)
• Perhaps listen to your cables when they are new (no burn in). Have a friend take y... (tobor007)

• Couple of things could be going on here:1. Smart TV has a variable volume for the ... (auxinput)
• Smart TV? > ARC HDMI 1.4...had to use my OPPO for that until I swapped out my i... (mental)

• I have to add that after six months with the 3 Ohm version of the Audio Interface ... (ateal)
• Is there any chance you could compare against your Hagerman and report your findin... (ateal)
• I notice there is one for sale in Japan for $900 but it has obviously gone unsold ... (piedpiper)
• Thank you both! (piedpiper)

• Thanks... So am I better off using the analog SACD signal or set the Marantz to  C... (malibupacific)
• Won't work you can only use the dac on the cdp to get the SACD layer to play, you ... (djones51)
• DVD player and you expect a decent CD quality Dac? (mental)
• You can't get SACD from a digital output due to copyright protection.  There are o... (stereo5)

• @bultacoOppo has not updated their website page showing that Oppo sold out of thei... (celander)
• It would appear that Oppo has had it's last waltz.. That's all folks!Let the biddi... (bultaco)
• I just reported the listing. It’s a personal sale under a “verified dealer” listing.  (celander)
• Sherpa T, pursang? (tooblue)

• If nothing else, check out his “My One and Only Love”. Gorgeous. All great, though... (frogman)
• I deleted all my most recent posts except one. Moderator has nothing to do with it. (inna)
• Thanks a lot for that information Rok. Let me know if you discover any odd ball M... (orpheus10)
• Got it, thanks.  Luddite that I am I don’t use any “extra” Agon features. (frogman)
• *****Curious, Alex, how can one tell who a deleted post is from?  *****I don't rem... (rok2id)
• Curious, Alex, how can one tell who a deleted post is from?  I’ve often been curio... (frogman)
• Great clips, mary_jo. Lovano is one of my favorite current tenor players. Rather u... (frogman)
• Why so many deleted posts, on last page, mostly all from Inna?Who does this? Him o... (alexatpos)
• Mosaic Boxed Sets:9 CD set of Mingus!!!   I imagine 6000 alternate takes,  plus al... (rok2id)
• Obviously you did.Cheers (rok2id)
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHaIywpCxgs (orpheus10)
• True, mary_jo. I try and not lose sight of the humor of it all. And, you’re right,... (frogman)
• p.s.Correction "they choose you".Damn, I obviously skipped Rok’s English Class. (mary_jo)
• Rok, I need help in perusing these "Mosaic Box Sets". I know you have a lot of Mi... (orpheus10)
• This "quarrel"...Fro, it’s like in the family. You do not choose them, "they choos... (mary_jo)
• Gene Ammons changed to more serious music in his last years, like a person with a ... (orpheus10)
• Frogman, you come through every now and then; I suppose that made up for past shor... (orpheus10)
• Alex, Roach said that he composed this piece for his close friend Ike Quebec. The... (orpheus10)

• How are we defining best or 'finest' in this case? (david_ten)
• Depends on equipment and cords. No definite general answer. Listen. I would start ... (inna)
• [Quote] Some power cords work best on amps and some on sources gears. For example,... (mental)
• Some power cords work best on amps and some on sources gears.  For example, when I... (respected_ent)
• My two cents: Amp first, as you can afford more to the next component you use as m... (mental)
• John Rutan at Audioconnection recommends putting the best cable on the source- For... (gdnrbob)
• "That would be the DAC, as opposed to the transport"Not necessarily -- in a full D... (folkfreak)
• The best power cable should be put where it sounds the best. If YOU cannot hear an... (elizabeth)
• Mine is the from the wall to power distribution box. (xti16)
• That would be the DAC, as opposed to the transport, right? (jmslaw)
• Per my conversation with Audioquest, the best power cable should be on the source. (ricred1)

• Update...I had the wonderful opportunity and pleasure to listen to Jay’s Audio CDT... (david_ten)

• @almarg thanks, your first two points make eminent sense and I hadn't identified t... (wqgq_641)
• An excellent question. In my case I combine a multitude of approaches:1) I compare... (almarg)
• Helluva post. I try and purchase my gear according it’s specs and if those specs w... (mental)

• (ghosthouse)
• The Bad Plus - These Are the VistasTrack 3, Smells Like Teen Spirit There are cove... (ghosthouse)
• Alex Skolnick Trio (jafant)

• @david_ten You got spoiled dude. Im envious of you.  (jcarcopo)
• Hey everyone, a general shout out of thanks and appreciation and gratitude to a qu... (david_ten)

• Many of you have seen this, but here is a great write-up of how recordings changed... (erik_squires)
• Great point about early U2 and some 80s music from Eric_squires. There are some al... (mysteriousmrm)
• eric_squiresGotta' agree with you about the quality of current tone controls. . Un... (brayeagle)
• I think it's important to note what we are sensitive to as well. I like tone contr... (erik_squires)

• Once more from Tidal...Summer McKane's "Night Blooming Cereus"GREAT sonics.  The m... (ghosthouse)
• Don't do it, U !  You don't have to post every hour or even every day.  Save it fo... (ghosthouse)

• You don’t know the H x W x D, plus the gross weight of the containers / crates. Be... (brayeagle)
• Is this really a serious question?Hire a small van, If in doubt.....actually be sa... (gawdbless)
• I plan to fold down the back seat.  The Thiels is a bit narrow so I will place one... (andy2)
• Probably. Interior width of your BMW is 54” and the Thiels are a tad over 41” tall... (folkfreak)
• put em both in the back seat lying down (stevecham)
• I once took a pair of Spendor S9 in my 1998 Accord, but the Accord is slightly big... (andy2)
• Dude, rent a small van.  (maritime51)
• I took some Thiel 2 2s home in a Honda Accord.  I believe I put one in the front p... (jon_5912)
• Really? Too funny. (mental)

• Well...  I just ordered the av760slc and it should be here Weds!  My TT arrived to... (aqueousaris)
• As for the NEW moving magnet i would recommend Garrott, i am so happy with my old ... (chakster)
• @lewm  Thanks!  I've been reading as much as I can...  I agree with everything you... (aqueousaris)
• For the OP, I totally agree with those who maintain that the best bang for your bu... (lewm)
• Raymonda, wrong thread. (lewm)

• High Times Hard Times-Anita O'Day (dayglow)

• I purchased an Allnic 1201 about a month ago. I cannot overstate how pleased I am.... (gmercer)

• I have been extremely pleased with my Clearaudio Concept Wood MC. You should be ab... (tangramca)
•  Your areas of dissatisfaction with your Rega P2 turntable suggest to me that you ... (lewm)
• @neo_the_one "I currently have a Rega P2. The sound is good but I don't get a very... (trelja)

• debby harry (joes44)
• Patty SmythTori Amos (arcam88)

• Really? Mods! Mods! Help us out here, another user name needs deleted. (mental)

• Thank you for dropping in to see what my condition was in...lulzthat was a decent ... (mental)
• Google is your friend. Chad Elliott. (cleeds)

• @gawdbless There’s too much with your question I object to. I don’t believe that m... (erik_squires)
• Hi Eric,What kind of value/performance do you think the two speakers you list. one... (gawdbless)
• @gawdbless I do read the posts though, but can no way entertain any form of DIY. ... (erik_squires)

• To qualify IMO the band has to have some mainstream success. The Steve Miller Band... (dayglow)

• Johnathan Valin has a pair on extended loan at TAS.  I would think you would want ... (stereo5)

• Moon integrated in your price point. Very good product.  (fossda)
• I had a Parasound Hint paired with magnepan 1.7 and the sound was magical. You get... (johnto)
• @sforrey You mentioned that you’re looking for an analog integrated amp (no DAC) b... (caphill)
• Why would you let your spouse touch the system???  No good can come of that.  Plus... (soix)
• As far as multi-function knobs, you may never use them as there is the remote.  Th... (mboldda1)
• Thanks everyone, lots of food for thought.This might sound odd, but I have a stron... (sforrey)
• I guess that settles it. 🙀. Just call me Brent. 👀 (maritime51)
• Vote early and often: I vote for the Kinki but only if the U.S. seller will give y... (maritime51)
• Kinki EX-M1, for sure.As much as I loved my Marantz Reference PM-15S2b, the Kinki ... (nonoise)
• I wrote the review on the nuovo for stereo mojo - Marvin BoldenWriting a review on... (mboldda1)

• @jafant ………………………………Thank you.  I thought my original post was fine.  With everyon... (stereo5)
• 2nd note:IMO, no one is ever "too" busy to return an email nor phone call? It is c... (jafant)
• stereo5Thank You for sharing your story. It is imperative to post positive and neg... (jafant)
• @jaf36...............I didn’t call Fidelis on the carpet. I merely related my expe... (stereo5)

• Box head, no-problem. Any time you want to learn about reality I can enlighten you.  (sleepwalker65)
• if you spin record fast with finger, you'll worm it up faster. (czarivey)

• My Creek is impressive. Delicate and refined. Remote. Two sets of speaker outs. Bu... (tgrisham)

• subs allow the mids and highs to reproduce better....also the amp is relieved of p... (stringreen)
• If you're into used (not quite vintage) gear the KEF 107 or 107/2 will load most r... (yakbob)
• Soix, fair enough :)  Currently I am using a pair of B&W 805 Monitors.. tried ... (shinemaster)
• Not Duke, but some people put a "budget" active electronic crossover into their sy... (bdp24)
• @shinemaster -- It would help greatly if you'd tell us what speakers you're using ... (soix)
• bdp24 said, "[Duke’s] approach of making speakers that are built to handle the dem... (audiokinesis)
• So here is what we know about the OP:1) He listens to Jazz and Folk;2) He may or m... (mcreyn)

• @chakster I see what you mean. The clamp you are using would reduce slipping of th... (sleepwalker65)
• I have a GAE and a Prime and use an LP1, a VPI and a KAB from time to time, but al... (billstevenson)
• Yeah, you can always cut your carpet to put it on the disc as an alternative to be... (chakster)
• Dear @nkonor: Flat records makes a difference for the better that's why MS, Yamaha... (rauliruegas)

• I owned a slew of Technics cassette decks, culminating with the near top-end RS-M2... (sleepwalker65)

• Hifi...ordered it the same night, here it is going into the second week. Tracking ... (mental)

• @Bluenote64, I looked through the various documents on those two components, inclu... (almarg)

• (MJK) Some answers.What are the attempted advantages of a TL speaker cabinet with ... (mjking57)
• @sound22card- My post was intended to(directly and concisely) address your questio... (rodman99999)

• I brought the Mrs with me and my turntable in to a nice dealer in Los Angeles I th... (kenscott)

• You will likely have to send both the power supply and the Oppo back to Dan.  When... (auxinput)
• Don't get down on yourself.I tried arc welding with a Bryston ... mistakes happen ... (terry9)

• brent,  my division bell is an RPI 180 gram double LP.  (avanti1960)
• @effischer  I've got it and it is simply superb! (knollbrent)
• Surprised no one has mentioned Stan Getz and Joao Gilberto yet.  Right up there wi... (effischer)
• Excellent @avanti1960  I have the Fagan and you are correct. It's a special piece ... (knollbrent)
• good topic brent!  good source for new music and recordings!  My best sounding inc... (avanti1960)

• My Reference Amp to date:Conrad Johnson Premier 350- 350x350w into 8 ohms. 600x600... (jafant)
• tomthielAs we cultivate a list of preferable Power Amps, can we list each amp's ma... (jafant)
• jon_5912your math is correct. I also would like to know, precisely, how Right phas... (jafant)
• If I remember correctly voltage (v) = current(I) times resistance (r).  Watts equa... (jon_5912)
• Jon : corrected. (jafant)
• Right On! Tom and John,while it is nice to have a power amp that doubles down from... (jafant)
• According to audioadvisor specs the JC5 has a max of 90 amps/channel.  I tend to l... (jon_5912)
• Todd - the doubling down spec proves the amp is not current limited. This amp is t... (tomthiel)
• Wait, wait...I'm confused here: the Parasound JC5 doesn't double into 4 ohms and... (tmsrdg)
• brayeagleGood to see you. Your Son will be a lucky soul someday for inheriting you... (jafant)
• jon_5912yes, your are correct about John. I believe that in the beginning, he used... (jafant)
• sandydennis11Thank You for the prelim report on the JC5.  The manufacturer specs l... (jafant)
• I know John Ellison over on audio asylum uses the parasound A21 with his 3.7s.  It... (jon_5912)
• sandy - I'm glad you're staying onboard. Anemic bass is almost always caused by po... (tomthiel)
• I just sat back and listen ever so carefully with my new Parasound JC5 amp and the... (sandydennis11)
• profMy son will inherit my system. He's measured the 2.7s and has built shipping c... (brayeagle)
• We have a company out here that takes all the pain out of packing and shipping big... (sandydennis11)

• Compression of the cd sounds like the issue? I left analogue a long time ago due t... (hughp3)
• I think the title should be 'Digital, that a system can't get right'. (gawdbless)
• Every Symphony ever written . (schubert)

• I have a Sam Kim complete rebuild  Heath Kit 151 that is simply outstanding. Using... (bobheinatz)
• Nice job pokee great read (kbuzz)

• My knowledge of the Celesta comes from former dealer, Mark Sossa, who used to rave... (jackd)
• soix, important to me:1. PRaT2. Tone and timbral resolution3. Tonal balance4. Bass... (changeout)
• jackd, good catch as I acquainted with the Alta-Audio line. They look interesting.... (changeout)
• +1 with Jackd (aniwolfe)
• What aspects of sound reproduction and speaker performance are most important to you? (soix)
• If you're going to RMAF look out for the Alta Audio Celesta FRM-2http://alta-audio... (jackd)

• Has anyone heard the Yamaha NSF901 in comparison to the Focal 936? (chasda)
• You were probably trying to get the best possible bass response from speakers with... (kosst_amojan)
• Well one change would kill two birds there then.If i pull them more intogether say... (uberwaltz)
• I think unequal distances from the corners of the walls will help. There's a formu... (kosst_amojan)

• I would say that scm 40’s would be choice..but i have found my 19’s need some hump... (digsmithd)

• You gotta be smarter than the dog, to train the dog. 🙀👍 (maritime51)
• @mapman Thanks, Bel Canto seems to do no wrong when most people talk about [email protected] (hfaddict)
• If you like what you have, why not have a few spare tubes on hand? (atmasphere)

• The Audio Sensibility connectors that Taras of Teo Audio recommended are costly, I... (celander)
• Doug I will received my double quad recommended by Celander this week, made by Hav... (jayctoy)

• I’ve heard the Rotel 1080 a while back and while it was quite good for the price b... (caphill)
• I want to know what pre-amp is recommended for the RB-1080? I am stock, I can't ma... (reuven)

• The Bad Plus - These Are the VistasTrack 3, Smells Like Teen Spirit There are cove... (ghosthouse)
• Alex Skolnick Trio (jafant)

• Actually interested in users who now have the PSU10 (dedicated power supply) to th... (rsf507)
• Yep, the price for Gold Note with so many features is unbeatable today.  (chakster)
• Thanks a lot for the detailed reply. It gives me some perspective. I’d bring in th... (wrm57)
• Chakster, what other phono stages do you use and how does the Gold Note compare? ... (chakster)
• I'm interested in this piece, too. Chakster, what other phono stages do you use an... (wrm57)
• I’m using it along with two other phono stages in my system.Very nice phono stage ... (chakster)

• After doing even more reading -- it looks like it is common for people to just use... (pyite)
• After doing some reading -- it looks like I should be able to find the crossover I... (pyite)
• Hmm, I posted something yesterday plus a response and an edit but it isn't here to... (pyite)

• If the surrounds are undamaged.. and just separating from the cne. it is ’no big d... (elizabeth)
• I contacted them, they said maybe if my warranty was still valid, but they are out... (78c3sam)
• Klipsch is known for standing behind their products. Give them a call before blowi... (roxy54)
• Same happened to me on a pair of Vandersteen 2CE speakers.  Sent the woofers back ... (stereo5)

• A small update : earlier I found that the links were not working but the reality i... (moonglum)

• Hi Everybody,I am posting to apologize, as I went to China for 10 days to meet wit... (rgrost)

• Don,A bit more expensive, but the second best transformer I have heard is from Aud... (jperry)
• I would also consider the MFA 632 ($759) or if you can spring for it the Baby Clas... (folkfreak)

• Thank You  (thefile)
• thefileif you are not successful in finding a schematic for this amp, consult Bill... (jafant)

• Bi-wire cables, if done properly produce a high side and a low side at the speaker... (mental)
• Thank you. The biwires are not networked; they are Nordost Valhalla 1.Neal (tseliot)
• +1 (gdnrbob)
• Hi TS - This should work fine for the vast majority of speaker cables.  My concern... (jwpstayman)

• Just noticed your post.  I have the Focus SE and it is the latestest iteration.  I... (andre58)

• @wig I'm also very interested in your findings, as I am considering this transport... (lordcloud)

• rauliruegas The people in the 60's made comments that only the Infinity black... (cleeds)
• Dear @tzh21y  @lewm : Not necessarily a low mass tonearm as lewm posted:"  succes... (rauliruegas)

• For my taste there is about a dozen of great songs scattered throughout his albums... (inna)
• I don't have any Ray Charles LP's, just a DCC Greatest Hits gold disc. (bdp24)
• Thanks @mapman ,I was surprised at other posters lack of recommendations.Well that... (slaw)
• Most of his albums are available on Spotify. I’ll be exploring many of them in the... (mapman)

• Just got one. Sounds great, and has plenty of power to drive Monitor Audio Bronze ... (donst100)

• I caught up on this 2018 version of Class D amp discussion from @erik_squires. Sam... (celander)

• Not bright assumes a neutral system. Nothing is bright with certain components. Th... (lous)
• In fifty years of tube Audio I have owned several hundred Sylvanias and none of th... (schubert)
• My NOS Sylvanias are NOT bright, noted by most reviewers of these things, and I al... (wolf_garcia)

• TatumKlipschorns = no subwoofer need apply. If you don't agree, you've either neve... (ozzy62)
• The mid horns in Heresy IIIs are smooth and accurate as long as clean amps are dri... (wolf_garcia)

• You've gotten some good advice, so far.I will second/third having Johnny's opinion... (gdnrbob)

• Joecasey It only gets better (68pete)

• mikey8811:Since you are in Malasia you could try a Synergistic Research Blue outle... (davidpritchard)

• Just my opinion, but feet like VPI's aren't very effective at providing isolation.... (bdp24)
• You can also order the VPI feet of the HRX version as I did with my Aries 1, very ... (audibleguy)

• themusicaldonI have heard this power amp w/ Audience cabling only.  What gear is i... (jafant)

• Both the Thoress phono stage, and My Sonic Labs cartridges are supposed to be wond... (fjn04)

• Axpona - RMAF - Munich (xti16)

• We tried a variety of high end relays in our volume control system and never got t... (atmasphere)

• @ slaw, Looks like mine has gotten one more response than yours. I guess this isn’... (tooblue)
• You must not be aware of the ongoing threads?... (slaw)

• HEADS UP for Devore Fans:From the Devore Fidelity Facebook page, it looks like Dev... (prof)

• Harmony Phono is a super quality MM preamp. I got excellent service all the way so... (harold-not-the-barrel)

• https://www.computeraudiophile.com/uploads/monthly_2013_09/58cd96b7e0681_HomeTheat... (imhififan)
• You connect the CDP to any line level (non-phono, let's say the "tuner") input on ... (soix)
• I like the schematic but I have a question. The passive pre is the cj the amp is t... (audiomaze)
• If connect the Onkyo 805 front R/L preout to one of the line level input on cj pv1... (imhififan)
• It depends.  When you're doing surround the AVR controls the volume, but for 2-cha... (soix)

• I was among those who got the e-mail: JRiver Media Center <[email protected] (cleeds)

• Thank you very muck lancelock. I’m probably going to end up with the new preamp an... (joeinid)
• @joeinid The MicroZOTL Preamp does provide more depth of sound stage. More details... (lancelock)

• On the other hand, I suppose I should stop daydreaming that nice things were less ... (d2girls)
• I wish they were priced about 25 or 30 % less I feel like whatever the dealer is b... (d2girls)

• @rshad0000 How’s your Lyngdorf MP 50 so far? I’m still in the process of breaking ... (caphill)

• I have a McIntosh C2500 preamp with a built in DAC. I’m unsure if it has a transfo... (tlong1958)

• Oh, so bridged mode allows a 50% increase without exceeding distortion performance... (fleschler)
• The wattages quoted, 30 something, is pertube, in a pushpull amp you'll double that. (lous)
• I’m not sure how tubes are rated, and am by no means a tube amp expert, but if you... (erik_squires)
• Well, I believe that John Curl went into a very enlightening discussion on how eas... (lous)

• You might consider the Heed Elixir.  I auditioned one this weekend and the Peachtr... (big_greg)

• You guys... you can just comment in the thread of the item you're interested in. T... (d2girls)

• Here is a darn good not very well known record...King's Daughters & Sons  "If ... (slaw)
• Glen Hansard "Drive All Night" 45rpmThe GREAT Glen Hansard. Seek out all of his ou... (slaw)

• BETTER RECORDS ---->  THE {{{ROYAL SCAM}}} Steely Dan Royal Scam - $399.00 This... (hddano)

• "Dimming Of The Day", performed live by Bonnie Raitt and the song’s writer Richard... (bdp24)
• Grand Funk Railroad - Stop Looking Back (stevecham)

• Update: AQ CV-4's have opened up nicely... And yes, there is a difference between ... (jsbach1685)

• apdoc2004: I was actually talking about the MXR monos which were traded in for the... (jtinn)