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Harvard U. article on hearing loss research
Nice article Erik.  My grandson works with pancreatic stem cells at a Harvard lab.  Maybe since he's in the neighborhood, he can score a few for me.  I'll contribute to the research and determine if it's a meaningful tweak for old baby boomers. 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
In another nutshell, just because it doesn't work for you, doesn't mean it won't work for me, and you shouldn't be critical of me it it does work for me.Great post sns! 
Placement tips for Synergistic Research HTFs
sabai,It is fun to watch someone like you put geoffkait in his place.  Truth be told, he likes to be dominated by an alpha male like you.I told a story once that you might like.  Many years ago, when I was a wee lad, my family had a dog that would... 
Trade in value to a dealer
blang11,I used to enjoy, buying, selling, trading, bargaining, dickering, etc.,  but somehow I have lost the urge to do so.  If I find that I am going to take too large of a loss on a trade in, I will either swallow hard and do some selling or kee... 
An upgrade a long time overdue
I am in agreement with gdnrbob regarding streaming.  I can't overstate how impressed I am with the Tidal streaming service.  I have no need for cds or  the music I have on my hard drive.  I stream Tidal through my pc into the dac on my Simaudio Mo... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
charles1dad,You said:"Hi Abner jack,I don’t see the college campus intolerance analogy here."charles1dad,You seem to always post very well-balanced and even-handed thoughts here. Wouldn't you agree that when the conversation turns to claims of bul... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
I enjoy the smell of beeswax in the morning. 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
I have no opinion regarding fuse feasibility, but I do enjoy the banter.  I am however, beginning to see a growing lack of tolerance on both sides of this seemingly divisive issue.  These last few posts remind of what has happened recently on coll... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
wolf,It's only those unanswerable questions which are worth asking.I have a very short fuse so don't push me on this or I will blow.  Beeswax all over the place.  
Trade in value to a dealer
Ouch!  My fears are being confirmed.hgeifman,Thanks for the info and links.  I will check with those people.  I might just have to do some selling myself. 
A Big DIY Bang for Your Buck?
geoffkait operates like a particular politician who constantly places himself in the spotlight (I won't mention any names).  His constant noise says more about him than it does about the topic at hand.  I think he needs a magnetic muzzle to muffle... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
I am reminded of my all-time favorite bumper sticker:  "You just think you're happy"# you just think it sounds better 
Specific Pre-Amp advice
darkstar1,I am thrilled with the HERRON AUDIO VTSP-3A  tube pre-amp, and you might be too.  I run mine through a solid state power amp.  When I was looking for a pre like you are, I don't think I was able to find anything but praise for the Herr... 
Magnepan Owners - Need Your Thoughts Please
scansp7,Try this thread which I started recently and addresses your question.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/lascalla-horn-sound-compared-to-maggie-sound 
LaScalla "horn" sound compared to "maggie" sound
phusis,Thanks for your terrific post.  I shall continue my quest.Your Uccello are great looking and apparently sound equally good.  Cheers