sum4jn

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Am I in the minority?
Well said, Ferrari! I wholeheartedly agree! Let's "properly support" the musician's who provide us with means to enjoy our hobby. 
"Messiah" recommendations?
The Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy, with The Mormon Tabernacle Choir on the Columbia Masterworks label. Double album set of the complete George Frederick Handel's "Messiah". Vocals and orchestration rich and full, recording qua... 
Have any one tryed horus audio valhalla powercord
I bought one acouple of months back and am loving it! Sonically it's pleasingly competive with my JPS Aluminata and easily exceeds my Nordost Brahama. The turn around time from payment to reception was great, considering from where it was coming f... 
Has anyone used Mikrosmooth CD polish?
Been using it for the past 3 years with great success. I've found it works best with the Optrix spray. For the money, works for me. Increased dynamics top to bottom. Don't know much about the "science of it" but do your own listening test. Haven't... 
Is Hi-fi getting more expensive?
Aww come on guy's?? Can't we all just get along!!?? 
Do you spend more on audio than your income allows
I've been at this "addiction" since my mid 20's. I'm now in my late 50's! The way I figure it is if you double my age, I'm DEAD!! Most major possession are PD4!! So I'm going for it before my "tubes" burn out!! 
Baby name opinion....
I compromised with my wife and named our daughter Jasmineso I could nickname her after my "passion", Jazz! 
Make your own vacuum tubes
It must be hell to get good tubes in France!! And I thought I was a dedicated hobbyist!! 
House wiring for dedicated power to stereo
Try,http://www.virtualdynamics.ca/Home-Wiring-Productsworked well for me. 
whats a good older hdcd cd player?
I've been quite satisfied with my Cary 303/200. 
Speltz Anti Cable vs. SilverClear Day Speaker Wire
I currently am using Speltz Anti-Cables, but would like to find out more about the Clear Day Cables. Do they have a website?? 
Vinyl in St. Louis area
Vintage Vinyl in the U.City Loop is also a good place to browse. 
What equipment do you most regret parting with??
I shall never forgive myself for parting with my Audio Research SP10 MKII !! The phono section had a sonic signature that "lured" you into long hour listening sessions!!I find myself sometimes falling into "audiophilic depression" lamenting over i...