2psyop

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Why do hipsters prefer analog?
Life could not go on without vacuum tubes.....  
Bang for the buck ... high Q/$ ratio.
Great thread idea and right up my ally.... because I can only afford budget gear. Agree or disagree... these budget components have impressed me at different times in my many years in hifi audio. Magnepan MMGs- $599 The best high end starting pl... 
Best Stereo Upgrade Value
Speakers!  
What is the best 2 channel listening chair?
nonoise- thanks I will check him out vinnydabully- hey man get what you like and keep the uggs  
What is the best 2 channel listening chair?
I have three chairs in my listening room. One is a wooden rocking chair that has a padded leather back and seat. The other two are matching Ikea Pong leather chairs. So yeah many have criticized the finer points of deadened sound, reflecting and b... 
hearing loss and amp choices
Well that amp is going to sound great, hearing loss or not. Great choice. I have a Line Magnetic and can never go back to SS. Long live Vacuum tubes! Congratulations!  
Best/Cheapest/Easist Way To Burn CD's?
Another approach. Not sure if it is of interest to you, Buy a new or used Bluesound Vault. With that, you will have a FLAC version of your CD made and stored on the built in HDD and also a streamer. No fuss and it works well. Also the Vault will f... 
My MC 2205 Amplifier is smoking???
I don't think the word "smoke" and the word "amplifier" should be used in the same sentence. It's a bad combination. Good luck.  
Amp's that are better sounding than a nad 3020
I think the more significant question would revolve around the age and condition of the parts in ANY 40-50 year old audio amp. If any integrated amps (including the NAD) have been serviced by a reputable repair shop then one can do a comparison. I... 
Any love for Musical Fidelity integrateds?
I think Musical Fidelity and Luxman are two brands that are under rated.  
Why do hipsters prefer analog?
kingharold  " I don't care why hipsters are listening to vinyl.  I am just glad they are since it helps keep a very good format alive" I guess in the end I agree with kingharold. These guys/gals are keeping the format alive. They are saying, "th... 
Why do hipsters prefer analog?
Hipsters like Jeeps too. My boss has one. He asked me if I liked Jeeps and I told him I drove one in the Army before they switched to Humvees. I really don’t know if he likes audio equipment. I know he likes the peanut shop store in downtown Akron... 
Speakers known for great midrange.
I think Theil and Vandersteen have the best midrange because of the time and phase coherence approach.  
Why do hipsters prefer analog?
I think my boss is a young hipster, He wears tight pants and the bottoms are about equal to his lower calf. He has colorful socks and sometimes he wears galoshes when it rains and leaves them on all day. I am not kidding.  
Introducing Myself
Welcome to the forum. An observation from one forum member here (me). People don’t mind being opinionated, some overly passionate about their opinions. I always liked the civility I had seen in GB when one did not want to offend another (haha). Ma...