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A review on the Plinius Audio reference dual mono M-10 preamplifier
@teajay   Close to $25K Canadian.  At that price it should be a great piece of equipment.  Just wondering, are you connected with Plinius Audio in any way?  Cheers.  
Eyes open or closed?
I generally listen with my eyes closed.  @cleeds exception noted.  I like to daydream when listening to music.  OK, sometimes I nod off, but generally speaking, If I'm sitting listening to music with my eyes open, I get distracted from the music. ... 
Out of Balance
I've given up counting the number of LP's / CDs I own that have terrible mixing. A jazz trio that has one instrument in the left speaker, two in the middle and nothing on the right side.  And it's not the equipment.   I often wondered what the eng... 
Do most people prefer tight bass or non tight bass?
I like my Bass pan fried in butter.  Light sprinkle of salt & pepper.  Isn't English a fun language.    
Speakers for new room
@thegreenline   My previous room was 13 x 19.  I had a pair of Focal Sopra ll that sounded great.  But then again, so did a pair of Acoustic Zen Crescendo Mark ll and a huge pair of SoundLab electrostatics.  Neither the Focals nor the Zens needed ... 
Rudy Van Gelder on Vinyl
A rising tide floats all boats.    
Rudy Van Gelder on Vinyl
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Rudy Van Gelder on Vinyl
I'm sure some members will be moving Rudy's name to the Wall of Shame. 🤣  
"Good" Music
Well this might just be new to you.  Was just playing the Japanese pressing of The Payback, the 37th studio album by James Brown. The album was released in December 1973.  I'm sure if the title track were released today, it would be a hit on a few... 
Integrated that blew you away
It's all personal preference,  and we usually recommend what we have owned.   I'll be no different in sugesting the Hegel H590, now the H600. IMHO,  a terrific integrated.  It ticks all the boxes from good power to very good DAC.  I just didn't fi... 
Should I buy another flat screen now while they are still relatively cheap?
AI Overview Learn more The average flat-screen TV can last anywhere from 5 to 16 years, with LED TVs potentially lasting the longest (11-16 years). LCD screens typically last 5-10 years, while plasma TVs have a shorter lifespan of 5-7 years. Fac... 
Should I buy another flat screen now while they are still relatively cheap?
The price of TVs continues to fall every year as new technology comes along.  Unless this is the tariff question in disguise,  I would say never buy a TV until you have to.  It will be cheaper next year.  IMHO  
B&W 705 S3 with bad acoustics
@renosteve  Just a thought, but check out SoundLabspeakers.com and read their white paper on the SoundLab electrostatic speakers.  The section on distribution of sound waves should be interesting to you.  Could be a good speaker choice for your ro... 
OT: Espresso machines
It doesn't get any simpler than this: GROSCHE Milano Stovetop Espresso Maker Moka Pot 3 espresso Cup - 5 oz, Blue -Moka Espresso Coffee Maker Stove top coffee maker Moka Italian espresso greca coffee maker brewer percolator Visit the GROSCHE Sto... 
??? What Is Your Favorite Speaker Finish ???
IMHO, a speaker is also a piece of furniture.   Piano black looks great, on piano,  but give me a speaker in Burled Walnut, or even Birds Eye Maple.  Acoustic Zen makes some beautiful cabinets.