bluorion

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Anyone listen to Music on a FM tuner anymore?
I had a nice Denon tuner back in the 80s as well---I enjoyed the alternative college stations and the Saturday night DJ dance mix shows. Now, I rarely even listen to FM in the car and my system hasn't had a tuner in 20+ years simply because curren... 
2024 Audio System Wish List
I'll play too---one of the first things I purchased after Xmas was a Petru Design graphic visualizer/record stand. I've seen them all over Instagram so I decided to get one as well. Super cool looking and it reminds me of the graphic equalizers fr... 
I’m looking for an sleek integrated amp under $15k
How about the new Luxman 507Z for about $9K? Rave reviews.  
Is There Just One Single Album That Does It For You, Completely? Just One.
Pet Shop Boys - Behavior. Their serious, melancholy album from 1990. Beautiful from beginning to end.  
CANTON SPEAKERS
For what it's worth---I have a pair of Canton Karat 200s from 1986 (made in West Germany). I have them in my vintage system and they still sound awesome.I also have Dynaudio Special 40s and Tekton Lore References. They can compete with all of them.  
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
I miss the EQs from the '80s. I had a Denon DE-70 which I regret selling. Wish they were still around.  
help choosing a turn table
Look at the VPI Cliffwood (made in the USA) for $1499---it usually comes with an Orofon Red which is easily upgraded to a Blue if you want. Very well made and great customer service if you ever need them.  
Anyone has a reference system where amplification is SS ?
I've always had SS---I dabbled in tubes very briefly, but went back to SS. My reference system is Luxman.  
WHY IS THERE SO MUCH HATE FOR THE HIGH END GEAR ON AUDIO GEAR?
When I was a young lad, I saved up money from my part-time job and put my hifi equipment on layaway (from a high end store) and paid for everything in cash. Sometimes, it took the full 90-days to pay it off, but I did it. I don't think stores do l... 
The Hidden Gem at Capital Audio Fest (CAF) 2023!
Did anyone see the Zu speakers?  
New VPI and Gershman Acoustics Product Debuts at CAF 2023!
Maybe it looks better in person, but I'm not a fan of that pic.   
Scent of an Audio Store
Intoxicating like a new car smell.  
I Cried Today
Such a beautiful post---thank you for sharing this with us.  
Capital Audio Fest (CAF) 2023
I was hoping to go this year but couldn't make it--maybe next year. I hope more folks posts their experience there. It was a lot of fun when I went in 2019, then covid.   
Is it worth it? DAC question
@nealkot Thank you! That works when I play through my MacBook. When i disconnect the cable from my MacBook and connect it to the Node---nothing. I was beginning to think the Zen Dac wasn't working but it works fine with my computer, just not the N...