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Should I upgrade my system while losing my hearing?
@goldilocks The music sounds fine to me. I know about the hearing loss only from TV conversations which I cannot understand. 
Should I upgrade my system while losing my hearing?
FWIW the hearing loss is a relatively new thing.I had a hearing test 10-12 yrs ago and was in the normal range.  I only recently noticed that I can't hear the conversation on TV as well as I used to do. And yes, I will take care of it.. .....thoug... 
Carver Crimson 275 tube amp
I'll be Interested in the findings between the 2 amps. 
Carver 275 Crimson tube amp --- any feedback appreciated
@ozzy . Back in the 80's I went to audition the Carver Amazing loudspeakers which were heavily promoted. The salon had a carver system w/ a  preamp with holographic imaging. Long story short...it was awful. My son and I were both shocked that a hi... 
Ahhh--Problem solved. Adding a REL sub-bass unit...
Some of the best Money I've ever spent was on 2 Sumiko S-10 subs. I had a Rel storm which was not big enough to take care of the 5k cu ft room adequately. It sounded good but the two sibs are much better. I considered other brands but the Rel had ... 
Best vinyl purchases based on pressing, studio production, sound quality and enjoyment.
Analogue Production Skynyrd  catalog is very good. Gimme Back My Bullets on 45 is awesome as is the "Nothin Fancy" on 33. I was always let down by the OP of the Skynyrd catalog. AP has fixed that. 
The quest for the hot stamper or is it a myth
ATDAITTADMN.All the damn acronyms in this thread are driving me nuts. 
What is the fascination?
Cleeds. Here is the  thread about building great turntable at a low cost.Notice that this is the second thread about building cheap TT. The first had already gone viral.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/building-high-end-tables-cheap-at-home-... 
What is the fascination?
Nor am I dissing older models. I've had many of them in my sixty years of spinning vinyl. But I've been here a long time and remember the turning point. If someone is willing to do the refurb on an older table then they will save some money 
What is the fascination?
Imo, $$$. The whole craze started when a post went viral about making a great TT for$100 spent at Home Despot. One yr later a 50 dollar TT sold for$4-500. Now that$100 is selling for many thousands of dollars. So it must be good... Right?First it ... 
Theta Miles CD player
WOW! Didn't expect to run across this thread. I don't get around here much anymore. But I've considered investing in a new CDP, mainly because my Miles is getting old. I've had it around 18 yrs and it still sounds good to me. I've considered a use... 
Butcher BLock Acoustics under turntable
I have used 4" maple under my ScoutMaster when I had it. I prefer a sandbox. I have one under my Teres now. Having done a lot of experiment with footers, etc, mostly under my cdp, I can tell you that the material makes a difference in the sound. I... 
New Vinyl
If you are a Skynyrd fan the Analog Productions reissues are very good. All the original Skynyrd pressings I have are flat sounding. I have the 45 Gimme Back My Bullets & 33 Nuthin' Fancy. Both sound excellent. I suspect the rest are just as g... 
What Type Belt Are You Using
You may be familiar with this thread from way back. I’ve been using this for years on my Tereshttps://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/upgrade-for-users-of-1-2-mylar-belt?highlight=holographic%2Bb...The thread was started by Doug Deacon. Does anyone... 
Please evaluate my system...
Tim, I know the 103 has been all the rage for the last decade. But can it REALLY compete with better & more expensive cartridges? Some....maybe. But I doubt it will compete with the better Benz or Zyx or Lyra, etc. I had the Scoutmaster and fo...