aewarren

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Stereophile review of the new Wilson Watt/Puppy
Too refined for rock music.  
What were your favorite gear additions in 2024?
Lots of new records.  
Analog invites you to turn up the volume
You might want to consider that for best sound quality your digit streamer is inviting you to turn down the volume.  
How Many Times Do You Have To Listen To Understand A Piece Of Music?
Once.  
Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs?
@lalitkĀ  Thanks for the video. I actually had an RCA under dash record player in my car back in the '60's before 8 tracks came out. The tone arm played underneath the records instead of on top. It played a stack of six 45's and actually didn't sk... 
Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs?
I play CD's because I can't get my turntable to work in my car.  
Tom petty record misprint
Are you trying to play a CD on your turntable?  
Doozy of an amp question
I agree with jperry and lynn_olson. Nothing will match with your ARC preamp like an ARC amp.  
My All Time Christmas Song
My Favorite Things - 1. John Coltrane 2. Al Jarreau & Kathleen Battle  
My All Time Christmas Song
Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt  
Chet Baker vs. Miles Davis
Chet was the "accessible" Miles Davis. He was obviously influenced by Miles and Miles said Chet copied his style. Personally, I find Baker's music more boring than accessible and prefer Miles by a mile. I honestly believe that had Lee Morgan lived... 
What is the first thing you do when you unwrap a new vinyl record?
I never unwrap new records. They're worth a lot more in sealed condition.  
Shrink Totem 1's?
Instead of taking 4" off the speaker cabinets, just add 4" to the shelves they will sit on.  
2-way design vs. 3-way design means ?
No highs, no lows - must be Bose.  
Ugliest Component of the Year 2024!
In a McIntosh component system including their speakers, this CD player will fit right in and may not be the ugliest unit in the system even with the lights off.