jl35

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Subwoofers - crazy upgrade!
Get a second sub, and not only will it sound better, but placement will be relatively easy...  
Siltech says TMR sold me a fake cable but I want to believe TMR
What troubles me here is that you were told they were "probably" real...  
Thinking about simplifying to an integrated amp
I recently went from huge mono blocks, a 2 piece preamp and a phono stage, to an Integrated with phono. Couldn’t be happier. Not sure you can replace your PS gear at your stated price point. I like the BAT VK3500se at close to your price. It’s off... 
Whats the right way to change horses
I've had good success with TMR. They state they offer 65% of typical used price and I have found this to be true. Decision sometimes depends on how easy it is to sell and ship a particular item.  They will offer a better deal if you sell-buy...  
When to replace turntable belt?
The good news is they are not expensive and can last a fairly long time...so if you're thinking it might need to be replaced, then replace it...  
Is anyone still using a CD Player
@rwells4 943 million CD sold in 2003, down to 34 million in 2022, surged to 37 million in 2023, and numbers are dropping again...  
Question for the older folks- did you ditch vinyl when cd arrived?
I did not ditch LP when CD arrived. I do buy less LP mostly because not available where I live. I do lots of streaming, lots of CD, and LP in binges...  
Is anyone still using a CD Player
I have a CD Player in both main system and secondary. Too many albums not available on streaming...aside from issues of sound quality, WiFi signal , and poor reimbursement to artists...and I still enjoy using CD and LP...no right or wrong way here... 
Snell C/V
Wonderful speakers. I had the D and B Minor  
Visited a Store and was shunned
My most local store, Paragon in Ann Arbor, is always helpful and friendly, even when I state I’m there to browse not buy...last visit they sat me down to enjoy an incredible 7 figure system...  
Visited a Store and was shunned
Crutchfield, Sam's and Best Buy are not really traditional full function audio stores, but rather where you go for a good deal (maybe)...  
PS Audio - DEEP discounts on complete systems
Paul seems quite active and fully involved at PS ...   
Wilsons new flagship
Walked into a dealer a few months ago, and they asked if I would like to hear the dedicated system built around the new Sonus Faber $850,000 5 piece speaker system (knowing I was not a customer for them). They were truly incredible. I don't think ... 
Your turntable history
Dual 1019. Yamaha B6. Thorens 320. Clearaudio Champion Level 2.  Had a B&O in there too. Still use the Clearaudio and Yamaha. At some point hope to get the Dual refurbished   
Anyone Else Running Two Systems?
Initially I had modest system in bedroom, but after some surgery years ago, seriously upgraded it. Recently two family members moved into smaller places, and returned systems I had given them. So in addition to main system, good gear in every room.