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Member Almarg passed away last night
My condolences and prayers for the family. This is a big loss for the audiophile community which he touched so many lives. RIP Almarg. You will be missed. 
Update on Audiogon Member Almarg
Wow! I just saw this. i have been here since 2000 and always knew almarg as a poster with knowledge and very helpful and always pleasant. Thanks Al for all the good camaraderie over the years. You have been a shining light of reason and good advic... 
Do Audiophile Cables Matter? Here's PROOF!
@zgas-music.       I'm gladIt's good to see someone else who realises they don't know it all. Many here haven't grown up yet. I knew it all too when I was eighteen. 
Do Audiophile Cables Matter? Here's PROOF!
 It’s an excellent use of time to encourage newbies to try better cabling - and power conditioning. I intended to say this @steakster but got in a hurry. Good call. 
Wow an old album that rocked your world
I’m amazed that Grand Funk Railroad get hardly any exposure despite their record sales which were over 100 million (I think) And they are not in R&R Hall of Fame despite their ground breaking music,. They sold out Shay stadium faster than the ... 
Buying a new TT today
IMO a TT is the way since the Project is an entry level and I doubt will show a big improvement with a new cart. With $2k to spend, I would set my sights on a VPI Scout. You may be able to find a used Scout for $14-1500 and have $$ left for a dece... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Will the Circle Be Unbroken 
Rush Permanent Waves 40th Anniversary
IMO, most of these New anniversary issues are more about marketing hype than quality. All the "previously unreleased" music that is on the on the extra albums was unreleased for a reason. It's not good. This is my experience with Jethro Tull Aqual... 
Sub $1k Power Conditioners? Any Assistance Appreciated...
Hey @erik_squires I have asked a question above about the Dual zone approach on your blog. It is a sincere question because I  don't know. Power conditioning is my next step in my system/.  Can you please elaborate? Thanks 
Sub $1k Power Conditioners? Any Assistance Appreciated...
@erik_squires Looking at your Frugal dual zone approach, I see 2 power strips plugged into 1 duplex power outlet. You say that makes a  clean zone and a dirty zone. I thought the 2 zones meant 2 different circuits. But you have both of them on one... 
Your first “high end” system
Bought my 1st record when I was 9 yrs old. I had stereos since then. But my first stand out player was a system bought while in Charlotte, NC from a good Hifi Store. Harmon Kardon 730 receiver with Original Large Advent speakers &Technics TT .... 
GREAT BARGAIN BUYS YOU'VE MADE OR KNOW OF
I  think Bob Latino's VTA ST-70 is a bargain IF you have efficient speakers. I have lived happily with mine for 10 years. It replaced a $4500 SS amp.  
Just Skyline Diffusors
Good info. The audiophile & woodworker in me are aroused.  I'm eager to see the look on my wife's face when I bring it into the Living room as "Wall Art".  
Trying to fix specific issues with my listening area
FWIW, IMO, Its not that the AVR runs out of power. Its that it is built for movies. Dialogue & explosions are its main -product. It doesn't need to focus on the 20-20k hz  the way that a 2 channel does. Consider it like a good off road vehicle... 
Trying to fix specific issues with my listening area
I too agree with Millercarbon. AV receivers do not generally do music well