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Living with unsolvable hum - Any audio detectives out there?
After 40 yrs in the communication business, there are 2 main sources of 'hum'. The first obvious one is an extraneous ground. The 2nd and most difficult one is an unbalance line load. All of the suggestions here are very good ones indeed. I read m... 
Article: "Spin Me Round: Why Vinyl is Better Than Digital"
That was fun (the slices of bread analogy). I should qualify it as being an explanation given to me back in the mid-late 80's. My first digital player was of the single laser type. The sound was horrible. In addition, early CDs were digitized copi... 
What did you make for Christmas?
Whoopie! 
Does Anyone Think CD is Better Than Vinyl/Analog?
Only in the sense of it being transportable, sorry... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
David Gilmour's "Live At Pompeii" Love me some pseudo (in a positive vein) Floyd.  
Article: "Spin Me Round: Why Vinyl is Better Than Digital"
This is so far down the food chain it may never be read but..a man much wiser than I explained this phenomenon in this way. Think of a tape recorded piece of music as a loaf of bread. Digital conversion cut that loaf into many slices. Crumbs fall ... 
Is Not Responding To An Offer Just Plain Rude?
Dear seller, you do have a use for paypal. The fact that they protect the buyer gives the buyer another incentive to make the purchase. I feel safe and comfortable using paypal. You are very likely a reputable seller, but unfortunately there are s... 
Is Not Responding To An Offer Just Plain Rude?
Day and night on this one. Seems many of you change your audio systems like I change my socks. I keep and maintain my equipment a long time. I've been on USAudioMart for several years and bought one thing. I was only looking for one specific item ... 
Does a taste for high end audio, also carry over into your other interests?
I'm best described as "Penny wise and Pound foolish".