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Here's to the temperate, the gentle, the moderates in audio
ANA{DIA}LOG. No excessive blah-blah!  
Anthony (Tony) Cordesman has passed away
AHC pulled the wool over my eyes with his praise of Adcom electronics in the 80’s. At around 19 years old and having just entered HEA with a JVC Y-5F/Ortofon MC 10/ Ohm Walsh 2 speakers/Kimber cables with a Toshiba SA-750. I felt my receiver was m... 
Looking for recommendations for integrated with a more “organic” sound.
@mboldda1    Yes, the Norma IPA-140 usually sell for around $4k in top level condition. I did let the OP know that it was slightly over his budget but in return you receive top level sonics and build quality that few new < $10k integrated amps ... 
Looking for recommendations for integrated with a more “organic” sound.
If "organic" matches my definition a pre-owned Norma IPA-140 is a stellar but slightly over budget($2500?) option  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
ELO-Out Of The Blue Side 2 Melanie-Photograph Side 1 Marlena Shaw-Live In Tokyo Side 2 SQ Audiophile Duran Duran-Rio Side 1 SQ* Rosemary Clooney-Sings The Music Of Harold Arlen Side 2 SQ Audiophile Seawind-Light The Light Side 2 SQ* David Cl... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Beethoven-Symphony No.9(Abbado/Berlin) CD SK 62634 kicks off Friday night vinyl in grand style.  
Favorite Obscure Rock Song
The Serpent Power-Endless Tunnel  
Starting a Classical Vinyl Music Collection
@larryi     +1  Collecting Classical/Romantic/Baroque or Opera recordings on vinyl can be challenging. Due to the quiet passages where ticks/pops, tape hiss and noise floor might become overtly distracting. My best advice is find as many sealed re... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Daryl Hall & John Oates-Voices Side B Tom Hunter-Comin’ Home Side A Black Sabbath-13 Side A Angela Bofill-Something About You Side 1 SQ* Lee Konitz Quartet-Ideal Scene Side B SQ Audiophile Asia-Alpha Side 1(Alpha) Johnny Paycheck-Armed A... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Al Jarreau-Tenderness(CD Japanese). One of his best recordings(content/SQ).  
Where to go next with the turntable
Rega philosophy also rejects cleaning records. Any aftermarket tweak can improve the SQ of any turntable which also includes Rega.  
Where to go next with the turntable
I have owned a Rega P9 RB1000 turntable since 2012. Started with an AT OC9 MK2 then upgraded to a Goldring Legacy while keeping my Allnic H 1200 phono preamp. Have also upgraded the standard feet to a set of Spiral Groove footers and have added a ... 
Favorite Obscure Rock Song
Russ Ballard-Cast The Spirit  
Who out there wants to, or has, validated an amazing cable find?
@pennfootball71     +1  Dismiss the naysayers. Until the vast majority consider cables a component and not an afterthought or tone control ect. ignorance will exist in the audio community.  
Whats playing on your system today?
John Pizzarelli-After Hours(CD)  Audiophile SQ and strong content jumpstarts another Friday night vinyl session.