cal91

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Best Basic CD Player (no SACD, USB, etc.)
They don't make CD players anymore, but I recently purchased a used OPPO and have been amazed at the quality of the build and sound.   
Are Harbeth the only warm and euphonic speakers in town ?
steveashe...You obviously are a Harbeth fan as am I. I'm wondering if you considered the Super HL5Plus and if you did, what made you prefer the M30.2? I recently moved to a very small apartment in D.C. and the Harbeths are completely wasted. The c... 
The guru on fuses:
Missed a few days, thought I'd check out how it's going. Looks like I didn't miss anything - people still insulting others over a stupid little fuse. danvignau...Are you happy now? When you saw how this thread was going why didn't you put it out o... 
The guru on fuses:
Advice to all those curious about fuses...Some companies have money back guarantees. If you're curious, buy the fuses. If you don't perceive an improvement in your system; send them back. You lost nothing. Simple. Some of you are going to put your... 
Audiophile Fuses: Helpful or "Snake Oil"?
williampowell...either you are new to these forums or you are trolling and sitting back laughing your a** off at what you started. There are dozens of threads where fuses have been discussed. Gotta be a troll. 
The guru on fuses:
+1redwoodaudio...been there done that...to ad nauseam 
FUSES, Finally!?
danvignau...Are you new to these forums? If you aren't then you have to know how this thread is going to go. Fuses have been discussed in many threads. There's nothing new to add. Are you just instigating? 
What is the Silliest Accessory You Have Ever Seen.
mijostyn...I am curious. How exactly do you define political correctness? Was I being politically correct? I'm not trying to start an argument. I am genuinely interested in your definition. Would you give me examples of what you consider to be pol... 
What is the Silliest Accessory You Have Ever Seen.
mijostyn..."Maybe millercarbon or mahgister will take them off our hands".Why would you insult mahgister, one of the truly decent people who post on these forums? He has never ridiculed or insulted anyone, but has always shown kindness and underst... 
What is the Silliest Accessory You Have Ever Seen.
You identify with Einstein's picture because you consider yourself an iconoclast and have frizzy hair? 
What is the Silliest Accessory You Have Ever Seen.
glupson...Yes he did. At least the quotes are attributed to him.mijostyn...Good point.  
What is the Silliest Accessory You Have Ever Seen.
When we choose another person as an avatar? to represent ourselves it's because we think we share common qualities or characteristics. I posted this on another thread but I don't think people understood why. I think people on this thread will. The... 
Why so many angry audiophiles?
Some interesting quotes from Einstein. "Hail to the man who went through life always helping others, knowing no fear, and to whom aggressiveness and resentment are alien.""The only thing more dangerous than ignorance is arrogance.""Stay away from ... 
Late Night Jazz
lalitk...Now I know why I couldn't find it on CD. I heard it on a Youtube video. I just watched Hugh Laurie perform the song. He's not Armstrong, but surprisingly good. I saw the album on eBay a while back. I don't have a turntable, but that might... 
Late Night Jazz
Coletrane - "Blue Train" on Blue Note. Excellent recording and Lee Morgan on trumpet, particularly "Blue Train - Alternate Take - is incredible. First time I heard it I thought it had to be Davis to be that good.Coletrane - Coletrane Plays the Blu...