jl35

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The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change
more fun and useful for you...but for some others...maybe not  
The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change
I think many here do like change for the sake of change...and it’s often for Different, not better or worse...doesn’t look anything like OCD...my main system changes little and slowly, but enjoy mixing up my secondary systems...  
The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change
I'm not sure the OP is not satisfied, it seems he just likes change, very different...  
power cord for pass 250.8
I’ve read in many places that Pass uses Silent Source cords and cables, both in-house and at shows...  
power cord for pass 250.8
Cerious Matrix or Lumniscate   
The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change
as long as you can afford all your gear, I see no problem...it can be fun hearing familiar records sound different with different gear...  
SEEKING ADVICE: Which component would you upgrade first?
some prefer vintage gear, but my experience is that most do not. An alternative is to have your gear refurbished, old caps replaced etc...my budget conscious friends have been very happy with current Cambridge electronics and Elac (Andrew Jones) s... 
How to modify a for sale listing
usually, after you decline the offer, the price can be lowered and ad edited...  
Better cd SQ
 That Denon is $2499 including shipping at Accessories4less ... it is a factory refurbished  
Better cd SQ
I have the CD6006, also had the 30n SACD...I wouldn't go much above a Denafrips Ares 12-i or Schiit Bifrost 64/2...above that I would get a better CD Player or separate transport and DAC...the Marantz 30n SACD sounds better than the CD6006 if you ... 
Subwoofer - is there one that would work in this situation?
single sub can work, but not if you don't have ability to place it anywhere in room...in recent interview David Chesky uses REL T/7's with modified Quads...  
Are there other people like me ? Amazed by their low cost system :)
currently running a $62 Fosi integrated, $149 WiiM streamer, pair of Avalon Ascendants - quite surprised at how good it sounds...and no attention given to placement, acoustics etc ...  
Handling Heavy Amps
I wish I could handle my mono blocks myself too...but I would only purchase the amp I liked best, regardless of weight...again, no need to move mine past 4 1/2 years - maybe this is unusual, but same holds true for audiophile friends and their amp... 
Acceptable to ask seller for option to return a component?
OP clearly states in cases of "item did not appear as described" ...  
Amp — Leave on or turn off
I understand aball, but after all these decades,  I'm going to keep trusting Pass and McCormack...