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Does a particular musician’s songwriting and artistry speak to you above all others?
@czarivey - For you https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tN2QhNn6j5Q Confirms his genius.  
Old records.
Haven't you heard about "Riding the Remote"? The loud passages are few and far between. Turn up the volume and enjoy -just be ready with the volume control when the crescendos happen. Regards  
Old records.
OP: The volume you use for playback can affect the perceived detail. Classical music has a wider dynamic range than Pop/Rock. Try increasing your normal volume and see if this helps. Example: Reference Recordings digital (wide dynamic range) must ... 
Does a particular musician’s songwriting and artistry speak to you above all others?
Too many to list. Peter Gabiel, Paul Simon, Early Eric Clapton, Dan Fogelberg...  
Have you found your "End-Game" speakers yet? I have. And it feels so good!!!
Currently have B&W 804 D3s. I think moving up to 803 D4s would do it for me (just because they look so cool -Walnut body with silver turbine).  
Results of Actual Hearing Test and Next Steps
@mahler123 Congrats on retirement! I did it in 2015 and it has been challenging. You've got to look for ways to stay busy.  
Old records.
Have you tried a record cleaning machine? Your older records could just be dirty.  
Warm Up Time/Cost of Operation
Not an expert but if a variac would not harm anything, you could dial back the voltage when not in use. The reduced voltage would keep things warm and charged (capacitors) when not in use. Also, being warm in the winter would just contribute to k... 
Anyone Know the Band Playing on T-Mobile Commercial?
I do appreciate your help and concern, but this isn’t the one. The search continues. BTW, I heard the song about five times yesterday!  
Anyone Know the Band Playing on T-Mobile Commercial?
Another T-Mobile commercial "playing my song". This one features Las Vegas hosting an F1 race, MLB using services to make their games "better" and finally AAA using 5g services. Will I ever find the name of this song?  
Anyone Know the Band Playing on T-Mobile Commercial?
@acman3  Just saw the elusive T-mobile commercial. A rotating purple light (like an emergency light) and the theme was "stopping wild fires". Thanks  
Integrated tube amplifier: 4 ohm or 8 ohm connection?
Nice speakers! The maker should have used bases like the Bang & Olufsen Beolab 5.  
Electronics for Harbeths -- $5-10K
@cundare2 - Ayre is great!  
Electronics for Harbeths -- $5-10K
@cundare2  I posted my comment early this morning (couldn't sleep). My first post attempt stated my experience at an audio show where the Harbeth 7.3 was mated with a Plinius Class A SS amp. Sounded heavenly. This first iteration was deleted accid... 
Electronics for Harbeths -- $5-10K
Nice prices on my go-to integrated at Upscale Audio. upscaleaudio.com/products/balanced-audio-technology-vk-3000se-integrated-amplifier-open $4495 open box or $5495 new (on sale).