blackbag20

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DAC’s
@holmz    good advice ...  
Bedini Amp repair
You might check Alpha Tech in Saint Louis ... they've worked on a couple of vintage pieces, good experience 1901 Gravois Ave. Saint Louis, MO 63104 314-645-5250  
To pricey
@pennpencil   the witty posts are always short and memorable  
Pass Then vs. Pass Now
@wturkey  you realize there are two sides to every schwartz ....  
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@vonhelmholtz Thanks for a little class!!  
Can someone help me pick out my first speakers?
@fuzztone!  I still have a pair of Spectrum 208a!  I just can't get rid of them ....!!  
Can someone help me pick out my first speakers?
I'd check out cheapaudioman's review, surprising amount of choices in-budget!    
Upgrade path question. Upgrade analog or turn to digital?
You're an American ... do both!!  
Sad songs- We love them- We need them
@dvddesigner  'Losing it' ... nice one!  One can't help contemplate the irony of the lyricist's final years Vincent - Don McLean Seasons in the Sun - Terry Jacks Tears - Rush    
Most underrated female recording artists..
@winoguy17    No  
Best Examples Of Cymbal Decays On A Recording
The double-stick technique on the long ride of Boston's Foreplay (Sib Hashian) cut ... a rare sonic texture; simple and rich. Neil Peart's jazzy crescendo of layered cymbals near the end of La Villa Strangioto is sublime ... the skillful master o... 
Personality Type?
@12many    That plus crap ....  
Schiit Audio
Hey, @rman9!  I have all my gear jammed into a small apartment; speaker placement is horrible  Loki  is awesome.  I have the original four-band but it's all that's required.  Easy to set-up, quiet and well built.   Get on it ....  
Anyone using 2 preamps in their rig?
@yyzsantabarbara I would have loved to see the full rig!  Did you use type of splitter-box? (Per chance, a Rush fan?) Doug  
Anyone tried a Gustard x-16 Dac/Pre?
Sooner or later that will be the basis of audio gear set-up.   While I don't have a similar arrangement yet, I purchased the X16 about a year ago ... sublime. It's paired with Odyssey Pre/ Parasound Amp.  Easy to use.  As you know, a wide variety...