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I agree with Keef
@ ghasley Tip O'Neill and Ronald Reagan could have a beer I have kept pretty close tabs on politics since the late 70’s. I remember watching Ollie North trial on C-span. Then the evening news at 6:30. They reported on the trial. But it seemed lik... 
Help! need informed opinion
Watkins Gen 4. Very impressive sound for a monitor bookshelf speakers. Don’t let the price fool you. They won the golden ear award 2 yrs straight. Don’t know about this year. 30 day$$ back. Good people too. Fwiw Watkins designed and holds patent o... 
If your down on your system…
Take a deep breath and try to get into the music you’ve selected. After all, you’ve hopefully selected it for the music itself and not just for the sound. That’s where the payoff is. I agree with the statement. Its about the music. Yet I wonder if... 
Combining home theater with two channel
+1 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ What he said is spot on 
HiFi vs MidFi
+1 for @millercarbon , @jjss49 & @mike 
I agree with Keef
@ kennyc Ive looked through this thread and see no "trollers" Who are you accusing of being a troll? 
Who Were Your Mentors
No mentor. Just a love for music which goes way back to 8 yrs old. Bought my 1st record player when I was about 10. Got a weekly allowance of $2 which I promptly spent at the local record store for 2 45's. Moved up the ladder as time went on. Firs... 
Streaming virgin
@ jbuhl The ads say that the DAC is an option. So the OP may not have that option installed. That may be a route to get his feet wet as well, depending on cost. And it may be a plug in option 
Older Dynavector 17d2 mII vs 20x2l
@chakster From my understanding, suspension can be a problem with any cartridge .What makes the Karat different? As to my comment, I'll share my opinions as I please. If you disagree, then say so. But forget telling me what I can and cannot post. ... 
Older Dynavector 17d2 mII vs 20x2l
One consideration is the age. Over time the suspension becomes a problem. So I’d be careful of cartridge over 8-10 yrs old. That cartridge is suspect to being too old and may have a stiff suspension. That may be the reason for the low price 
MC 240 ReTube or Replace
I doubt that amp technology has changed very much. There is better parts available today. But you're already replaced some parts. A set of tubes is much cheaper than an amp.  BTW I really like the 7581 tubes. 
Electra Tube Connectors and GR Research Speaker Update Kits
..The question is do you think it's out of the goodness of his heart? Or do you think he should get paid for improving YOUR speakersExcellent post. Thanks from a retired business owner.  
Smooth & Fusion Jazz, New Age Music Recommendation (Guitar, Piano)
Gotta add David SanbornAlsoDave GrusinJoe Sample 
The Most Philosophical Song You Ever Heard
The Trees by RushThe Road Goes on Forever (and the party never ends) by Joe ElyAmazing Grace. By John Newtonhttps://www.google.com/search?q=the+road+goes+on+forever+njoe&oq=the+road+goes+on+forever+njoe&a... 
TASK FOR VINYL RECORD FANS!
Most of my albums were a dollar or less when I bought them in2000. It makes me really glad that I got back into vinyl before the new revival