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members and their systems
@keegiam, edcyn, asvjerryThanks guys and I'm glad we and others are in agreement. Did you understand glupson's post about Naim? I didn't! 
Has anyone hooked satellite radio to their system?
I have Sirius XM in my car and in my house hooked to my stereo system. I have a Magnum Dynalab tuner but don’t use it because there are no jazz stations in my area. The FM signal I get is very good especially late at night when I do most of my lis... 
members and their systems
I save money on my system by buying other people’s cast-offs as they move up the audio chain, not buying snake oil and not drinking the Kool-Aid. I recently bought a complete Mark Levinson audio system and the dealer threw in a Lexus. 
Re-terminate speaker cables
@fuzztone "I’d put locking bananas on yourself. Screw terminals."Is "screw" a noun or a verb? 
Interconnects—Just a thought.
Major brand, though possibly west coast only.I bought mine in Seattle and if I remember correctly, they made interconnects as well.I just Googled it and they have an Audiogon forum discussion on them. 
Budget Hunter: Spendor S8e vs Totem Hawk
The damage may simply have been cosmetic scratches or from something much more serious as attested to by the missing plinths. Why even take the chance as this deal isn't all that great and re-sale could be problematic. Take your time, choose wisel... 
Interconnects—Just a thought.
@stereo5 Weren’t Fulton Brown and Gold the first audiophile speaker cables? At least that what my dealer told me back in 70’s. They were basically heavy gauge (6 & 12) lamp cord and not much better sounding either. 
Opinions wanted: 10-30K Speakers for Jazz/Folk
In today’s market there are many, many wonderful speaker systems in your stated price range. I know you are looking for suggestions but it just does not work that way. What sounds good to me may not sound good to you and what works in my room may ... 
VINYL SUCKS!
He didn't say it but it cracks me up when hipsters talk about how many "vinyls" they own. I wonder if the reason he can't determine the superiority of one format over the other has to do with the level of his equipment?  I also have to wonder how ... 
Amplifier knobs...where to "set" on the clock?
Don't forget to account for daylight savings time. 
Why would anyone want class AB amp when class A always sounds better ?
Why would anyone marry a brunette when blondes always have more fun? 
Worst Concerts You Have Attended ??
I don't attend, (just watch them on TV as a curmudgeon viewer) but the annual Grammys. The performances get worse as I get older. 
Most rooms don’t need acoustical treatment.
When you furnish your room, when you put curtains on the windows and decide on cloth furniture instead of leather, when you put up shelves and install rugs or carpet, you are acoustically treating your room whether you know it or not, whether you ... 
The Most "Analog" CD Player?
That's the way all CD players should look. 
Technics moving all turntable production to Malaysia
"Made In Malaysia" has a nice ring to it.