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What would you save in a fire?
The turntable was a personal triumph and that’s the only real reason I saved it. The records though are so much more important to me than most things. Not one or two or ten, but the whole thing. It’s almost existential. Those are my memories, stor... 
What would you save in a fire?
Pray for us, we’re in for another insane windstorm and what BARELY survived round one still has to survive round two. Thankfully we’ve control burned most things on the endangered side now.   
What would you save in a fire?
@schiada788 We’re in the same boat. I’m in Flores Cyn. My whole yard burnt, flames up the walls, but the house survived. None of my neighbors were so lucky. I eventually left hoping to drop stuff and get back up for more in case the fire wraps bac... 
What would you save in a fire?
Water is the most corrupt and politicized asset in CA, has been for 100 years. Blame the Wonderful Co before the sexual prefs of the fire chief or the gov’s fish fetish. But I digress. I know some of you would want to remember your meds (perhaps y... 
Solid state amp that tube fan can be happy with?
Pass, Conrad Johnson, Bedini.  
Why isn’t more detail always better?
Technology surpasses its ideal relationship with humans, after that its advancement only alienates.  
Chet Baker vs. Miles Davis
There is zero reason to put these two against each other 😂  
DAC for Aurender N200
I’m on the other end of this inquiry. I have a Bricasti M1SE and have been tire kicking for a streamer… pretty close to pulling trigger on an N200 but I swear somewhere I read the Bricasti is better with Ethernet rather than USB? Would love for so... 
Ugliest Component of the Year 2024!
OMA  
New York City Audio/Hifi Bars and Cafes
Actually, Eavesdrop is real nice. Speakers are sorta hybrid hifi/PA, unity horns, the music was great.   
New York City Audio/Hifi Bars and Cafes
I’ve been going to the loft for decades, that is a different thing. I just find it corny how people tick the boxes thinking some poorly amped Klipch and few natural wines is something special. If someone wants to call it a Hi-Fi bar, the bare mini... 
New York City Audio/Hifi Bars and Cafes
You won’t find any real jazz / hifi bars … just a bunch of charlatans half assed soundsystems made like a pinterest board or if you DO find a decent system then the room will suck and people are all shouting over the music anyway. Living Voice wo... 
New York City Audio/Hifi Bars and Cafes
There aren't any good ones really.  
Pass labs krell parasound amps
Pass, hands down.  
Klipsch La Scala or Altec 838 speakers
Never klipsch