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curiousjim

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The mistake armchair speaker snobs make too often
Most hifi equipment is aesthetically boring. When all is said and done, an amplifier is a box, a DAC is a box and a speaker is a box.  I let my ears and wallet steer me. My KEF Reference 5’s are tall skinny boxes that I bought with my eyes closed ... 
Jazz for aficionados
Alphounse Mouzon,   Mind Transplant.      Dated, but still a fun listen.  
Tune of the Day
https://youtu.be/tlsaks6WXeU   Shawn Phillips,   Parisian Plight ll.     
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Passport,   Infinity Machine. Good stuff!  
Recommendations for a shipper
Depends on the size and weight. If I can carry it, it goes by UPS or FEDEX, but for bigger and heavier things, I’ve been using Estes express lines and haven’t had any problems. All the best.  
DAC Vibrations?
I have never heard a difference with a solid state DAC, but I have heard a difference with a tube DAC.  I have tried springs and pucks with my Pontus ll and I didn’t notice any change. Also, I don’t listen to screaming loud music, so I don’t reall... 
Jazz for aficionados
Sai Ghose Trio,   E-Motion.     
Anyone buy one yet? Thoughts?
@toro3  Ain’t no thing.😀  
Tune of the Day
Loggins & Messina,   Back To Georgia.     
Anyone buy one yet? Thoughts?
@toro3  That’s in Singapore Dollars.  It’s about $1010 US. $1349 appears to be the price.    
Best Digital USB cables under $ 300.00 ??
@oddiofyl plus 1 on the DH Labs Mirage.  
Whats playing on your system today?
Robin Trower,   Too Rolling Stoned.  
Tune of the Day
Chilliwac,   Crazy Talk. https://youtu.be/lark-UHQDRg  
Thoughts On Turntable Clamps And Weights
Never used a clamp, but I can tell you that a weigh made of brass or any Non Ferrous metal or even marble makes a very noticeable difference. All the Best.  
Building a 100 album vinyl collection 3 must have albums are?
Nevermind,   Nirvana. Red Hot Chili Peppers,   Blood Sugar Sex Magik. Neil Young,   Harvest.