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Best concert you've attended
Lenny Kravitz in 1990 at the Dinwoodie Lounge, which was actually a cafeteria and study hall during the day, at the University of Alberta. About 150 people, Lenny Kravitz on a two foot riser stage, with a 10-man band including full horn section. ... 
Best concert you've attended
Lenny Kravitz in 1990 at the Dinwoodie Lounge, which was actually a cafeteria and study hall during the day, at the University of Alberta. About 150 people, Lenny Kravitz on a two foot riser stage, with a 10-man band including full horn section. ... 
Turntables, Tonearms: Rare Finds
Sorry about that, above. I’m having trouble posting a pic, but it was a Pioneer St-4 with a Pritchard wooden tonearm.  
Turntables, Tonearms: Rare Finds
 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Charlie Haden and Pat Metheny - beyond the Missouri Sky  
Stylus cleaners
I Cut a Magic Eraser into one inch squares. Place a lightly dampened one on the plinth and lower the stylus onto it for a few seconds, lift, and you’re done deep cleaning. I use a dollar-store makeup brush for a dry brush.  
Is this about music or equipment? Am I crazy or am I such a wise man lol.?
Music always comes first. If there wasn’t music, what would you listen to on your $50000 stereo? As I  have always said, I can enjoy a good song on the AM radio in my car, with the windows down. My awesome stereo is just a preference and a hobby.  
Help picking a CD player
Can someone please give an explanation for dummies about I2S? Thanks   
Help picking a CD player
”implicit limitations of optical out. “ I haven’t heard of this. What do you mean? Honestly I’m not much of a movie guy. I just saw some videos of people extolling the virtues of a good Blu Ray player as a transport.  
Help picking a CD player
My heart wants the April Music one, as it looks so nice, has great reviews and was the most expensive when new. My brain says get the new SMSL, as it has the latest technology and I can try it out with my system and easily return it if it’s not to... 
Help picking a CD player
Yes my amp (Micromega M-1 100) has a good DAC. That’s why I am leaning toward the SMSL transport. I like the idea of using a digital storage system, but my wife is kind of stuck on the physical aspect of being able to play a CD, as much as she lik... 
Favorite guitar players not named......
I’m surprised Prince isn’t listed more often. Vernon Reid too. Afie Jurvanen from the Canadian band Bahamas surprises me the more I listen. Gordie Johnson from Big Sugar is great. Al Anderson from Bob Marley and the Wailers is overlooked too.  
Hypothetical question.
Related kind …. My neighbour was a glues harmonica player (many of them spend a lifetime finding the microphone with that magic tone, but like us, it’s a niche hobby. When he passed away his wife dropped in to ask what she should do with his arra... 
Open minded consideration of different speaker types as main daily drivers
I have tested dozens of speakers in my home with a relatively excellent but modest setup. I had the Klipsch Heresy speakers for several months. My wife and I both thought they were pretty good, but the horns were quite fatiguing. Soon after, I dis... 
The law of diminshing returns?
I think of it in reverse. i love my (fairly expensive) sound system, but i can also enjoy a good song on the AM radio in my car with the windows open.