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burn in - how important?
When first turned on,and playing a cd, it has an odd tone,, not bad, but, it seems to just be there playing, after 24 hour warm up, there is a difference, even the wife mentioned the sound after 24 hours, she said it sounded softer, and. Pre enjoy... 
Best speakers around $130k?
Complete Sanders sound system, and money left over for music, cables, food, bottle of 30yr Balvenie to sip while breaking in your system with Motörhead,   
The Boss is the Bo$$
Used to like him a bit. Springsteen, he is a complete dipshi* now a days.   
Like Pronouns do we have to many music genres?
Our used shoppe is all jumbled together, it’s terrible.       
$1,500 phono upgrade worth it?
Tweeter hiss is common for high eff speaks.     Tone controls? Turn down 2 notches treble.     Unplug wires, wipe off,  reconnect, make sure all connections are snug,  check for touching cables as well. clean the records well.  
Like Pronouns do we have to many music genres?
Dislike!   in the 80’s, it only had one name - METAL. now, there’s 60:genres. Stupid!   but it does help when buying music.  
New In 2021
MAGNUM - THE MONSTER ROARS BOX SET.   just preordered a copy     
amplifier longevity
carver crimson 350 monos.   amazing longevity and reliability! Bryson has issues, not often! odyssey audio has been reliable. McIntosh is reliable !  
How do you find old French radio opera recordings on 78 RPM?
Search goodwill bins, and other used lp shops. We will spend hours sifting through the garbage opera , classical, Polish polka, chipmunk Christmas lps. To find a handful of good rock, or other stuff. Hit a goodwill, or thrift shoppe, they have t... 
Is Pretty Good Good Enough? Listening Habits In The World Of Streaming Services.
CD, SACD, SHM-CD, SHM-SACD, DVD audio, etc etc.    dedicated CD player, descent cables, quality preamp, power amp(s) Way above and beyond downloading, streaming, Amazon, apple downloads , etc etc.  bought a handful of Apple Music, and songs,thr... 
New Amp Search- MBL. Spectron. Pass ??
Lots of used stuff that is amazing!   wow, 12,000 budget,,,? an ocean of stuff used, in that market, you can get some serious muscle for that much coin patience……if your heart is set on a specific amp, then wait, years back, I had saved up ab... 
Any love for newer Krell amps?
Not heard a Krell amp in a long time. was in love with those FPB monos of years back, talk about sheer headroom and power, those were amazing! I would have loved to see,touch,listen to the Master class monos from years back, not one dealer/shopp... 
Has anyone heard the new Eric Alexander signature speakers the matrix LS?
They all look the same……..   for rear firing drivers, I would go with the new Axiom ones.   teks are interesting..  
Not manufactured any more.
BIC venturi Realta pair. Cerwin Vega 2000-15 pair   Energy veritas 2.4 pair. (Klipsch shut down one of the best speaker companies!!) paradigm S-8   Dynaudio Evidence pair (any)   acoustic energy AE-5 pair.   may sell speakers to get the... 
Parasound Halo vs NAD c388
Parasound. better all around piece.