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Why Are People So Concerned About How Others Spend Their Money?
I've said this a few times lately but I'll say it again.  Far too many contributors on this site fail to accept their comments, suggestions, advice......  only amount to their opinion.  And as such are generally no more or less valid that any othe... 
The Boss is the Bo$$
@carlsbad    I don't understand comments like yours?  Please expand.    
The Boss is the Bo$$
My personal favorite is Tunnel Of Love.  I have no issue with musicians selling their catalogue.  It's just the cleanest way for them to do estate planning.  Like any other asset, be it land, equities or in this case music, it only makes sense to ... 
Is Pretty Good Good Enough? Listening Habits In The World Of Streaming Services.
loaman I don't mean to offend, but comments like "I find those who buy equipment because of the way it looks and not the sound amusing", just has a holier than thou feel to it?  My apologies if that was not your intention.  While I find a lot of ... 
Is Pretty Good Good Enough? Listening Habits In The World Of Streaming Services.
@laoman   You have completed misunderstood my comments.  I did not say, nor did I infer that my choice of equipment was in anyway based on appearance.  The fact that I like the way the P8 is designed, or the fact my Acoustic Zen cabinets are burle... 
Is Pretty Good Good Enough? Listening Habits In The World Of Streaming Services.
@laoman "I do not look at equipment for the sake of looking at equipment" So if you bought a Porsche, for the performance & ride, you would never stop to admire the body lines?  Right.    
Is Pretty Good Good Enough? Listening Habits In The World Of Streaming Services.
I get a lot of enjoyment from my stereo other than listening.  I love the look of it.  I love the beauty of P8 turntable.  I enjoy handling the cover of an LP, the artwork and liner notes.  I enjoy the process of selecting a record (or CD), removi... 
How much gear do you own?
If there was ever a question about our society being relentless consumers, this thread proves it.  I regret selling my cabinet makers table saw more than any piece of stereo equipment.  🤣  
speaker choice for new 20x30 audio room
There are as many suggestions are there are contributors on this site?   
SQ of Hegel H390 on-board DAC?
It's fantastic.  With the build quality of the H390, why would you look at paying to add another piece of equipment?  
Audioquest speaker cables
If you are interested in a different option, check out Silversmith Audio.  https://silversmithaudio.com/fidelium-cables/  .  No need to purchase bi-wire cables as their bi-wire adapter will do the trick.  Very nice sounding.       
Highest price for a MC 2300 power amp
Remove Jerry's name and you also remove $375,000.    
Your Favorite Christmas Song-One only Please-
Album - Merry Axemas, Artist - Joe Satriani, Song - Silent Night/Holy Night.  7:20 of pure joy.    
Subwoofer cable question
REL is very clear on thier instuctions on hooking up the Sub.  Cable is included.  They also have excellent tutorial videos.  Just go to thier web site.    
What is that weird noise in the mix of Sympathy For the Devil?
Greatest Rock & Roll song ever written and recorded.  As powerfull today as it was back then.