aewarren

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What is a "reference" system?
A "reference" system is your stereo system at home home that you reference when you are unsuccessfully trying to hit on that hot blonde at the bar. Seriously, it is a system so resolving and familiar to the owner that he can swap in a single piece... 
"audiophiles listen to their equipment"
I listen to my equipment make music.  
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
At least as interesting as what people enjoy is what they don’t enjoy. It says much more about us than it does about the music.  
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
Abbey Lincoln Bruce Springsteen Taylor Swift Jennifer Lopez  
Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby?
I still buy music but haven't bought any new gear in years. A part of happiness is being satisfied with what you have.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I was trying to determine by the lists whose listening session to crash but decided to stay home instead where I'll have to decide between Lightnin Hopkins and my stack of Shaded Dogs. It may come down to matching my libation of choice.  
No love for Cube Audio speakers?
The market is telling you something you don't want to hear.  
A life sentence!!!
My music.  
Audio companies in the mirror
Audio Alchemy G.A.S.  
Help me build up a jazz album collection. Can you suggest a must have album?
Check out YouTube. There are many outstanding videos that cover your inquiry of essential jazz records. Listen to the suggestions and then purchase what you like.  
Talk me out of buying Monoblocks and into a stereo amp instead
The more meters, the sweeter the juice.  
300 Watt Tube Monoblocks
Why?  
Movie/film suggestions.
For its soundtrack, Round Midnight. For cinematic excellence, Cinema Paradiso. Most perfect movie, Casablanca.  
Do you listen to your music with your eyes open or closed or a combination of both?
Lights off, eyes closed. I find that my sense of hearing is enhanced when my sense of sight is removed from the equation. The background is blacker, the "tweak" is free and the speakers actually disappear.  
Who's winning?
The divorce lawyers...