aewarren

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How large (or small) is the audiophile market?
Nobody wants to spend large amounts of money to listen to the crap they produce currently. (Of course, my dad said the same thing and probably his dad too.)  
Tone Arm lifts at end of playing a record
Unlike CD players, some turntables are picky about the music being played. Obviously your turntable doesn’t like the end of that record. Or maybe it just can’t wait to get it over with, is it Bruce Springsteen?  
What is the most overlooked consideration?
I have to wonder why so many contributors here are assuming that something as basic as room acoustics is being overlooked. Are they merely misunderstanding the question and confusing "overlooked" with "most important", two completely different thi... 
Favorite Newly Discovered Female Vocalist
Samara Joy  
Out of Balance
Switch to Seattle's Best.  
What is a good all around high quality speaker to purchase?
15’ x 25’ room with 6 1/2’ ceilings? Good luck!  
What is the most overlooked consideration?
WAF.  
I think I have an amp problem
Have you made any changes to your system lately that may have an associated effect? If so, check he polarity of your cables, especially your speaker cables. If not, I would borrow another integrated to install and compare. Good luck!  
What do you do when the music’s not speaking to you?
I often find that I’m in the mood for certain kinds of music. There is also music that can lighten my mood, Thelonious Monk comes to mind or music that can actually be depressing like P.J. Harvey. There are so many different kinds of music, surely... 
Help! Pre amp turning on by itself.
One thing for sure, audiophiles are not nearly as funny as they think they are.  
How much do I need to spend to make vinyl sound better than digital?
The price of a good new record.  
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