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| How often do you upgrade turntable ? I upgraded my turntable about every 5 years starting out when I was young. As my disposable income increased I upgraded. Stopped upgrading when CDs came out and then I started upgrading CD players. Now I mostly stream and have updated my DACs a... | |
| Who's winning? I love music. I love listening to music and music as a hobby including setting up different systems and listening on the go. If I’m enjoying something I’m “winning”. If I’m doing something that’s supposed to be for pleasure like listening to mu... | |
| The Audio Science Review (ASR) approach to reviewing wines. Interesting discussion. I read ASR for a while because I found the reviews with data helpful. I also read and listened to reviews on other sites that discussed listening impressions. Put them all together and you get a sense if a piece of equipm... | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Blow by Blow - Jeff Beck | |
| Is there usually a dramatic difference between $5k and $10k cartridges ? Usually yes besides the cost but like with other equipment twice the price doesn’t mean it sounds twice as good or is a better value. | |
| Tune of the Day A Little Bit of Freedom - Robin Trower. | |
| My Gray Experience Sorry to hear but thanks for sharing your experience. Reinforces taking the time to research online dealers. I’ve purchased a lot of equipment online and some sites I avoid after checking them out. If you’re not completely comfortable I suggest... | |
| More on XLR vs RCA considerations? On short runs with well made equipment you probably won’t notice an audible difference. I have both and choose to use XLR cables and connections when available. The cables click or lock in place so it’s a secure connection especially with other ... | |
| Streamer, no DAC please? Recommend Innuos streamers. They have several different models depending on your budget including used ones you can usually find online. Their Sense app works well with Qobuz, which is the steaming service I use and recommend. | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Little Feat - Waiting for Columbus. The 8 CD set. A great boogie woogie band in their prime. | |
| Are Headphones Fit for Serious Music Listening? Interesting topic. I only use headphones when traveling. Focal Bathys to block out the airplane engine noise with my music. I find it much enjoyable to listen to speakers at home. | |
| I often notice that people who have open reel decks and/or tube equipment are nicest Guys with tubes usually learn to roll with it. | |
| Chord M Scaler with HiFi Rose 130 streamer? On question 2. I upgraded from my Bluesound Node N130 streamer to an Innuos Zen Mk3 streamer and I heard a noticeable difference. Based on that I think you would hear a difference too moving to the Rose streamer. Agree that the DAC has more imp... | |
| I should start with speakers. This I know. I’d like to establish a new system. Welcome back my friend to the show that never ends. A good idea to get out and listen to different setups. Suggest checking out local dealers with listening rooms so you can determine which way you want to go. Most will let you try at home and ... | |
| The best opening act you've ever seen & heard? Thanks for sharing the ticket prices of some of the shows. I could afford going to concerts back in the day working part time at a grocery store. Now the tickets cost more than a week’s groceries for the family. My kids want to see Post Malone ... |