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WILSON AUDIO.....BIG NAME, BIG PRICE........ARE THEY THAT GOOD?
I picked up a pair of Sophia 1 last year for a great price as the finish had cracks at most of the seams. I called Wilson to ask advice on how to repair. They told me that this was due to a glue defect during a period of production. I paid to ship... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I do have 2 homemade dough balls and 15lbs of premium cheese in the freezer LOL.  I used to own a pizza place and Kraft just doesn't cut it.  Grande restaurant cheese straight from WI is the way to go.  Find it at your local pizzeria and ask to bu... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
ABBA Super Trouper(2020 45RPM issue just arrived from Elusive Disc today!)Sounds great and making for a fun Friday night while prepping for a homemade pizza and drinking an IPA  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@slaw The Analogue Productions 45 RPM SRV collection is amazing. I have the UD1S of Texas Flood and AP of the others and doubt there would be much difference between them if compared album to album. The AP are extremely quiet with wonderful sound ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
They are very odd in their marketing of the UD1S releases.  I learned last year to proactively call music direct and ask.  Currently here is what I recall is available:Carole King Blood Sweat & Tears(already sold out)Janis JoplinCrosby Still &... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I am listening to Eric Clapton MTV Unplugged from 2011.  I have my preorder in for the MoFi UD1S and can't imagine how it can sound better than this original copy.  This has been one of my favorite albums of all time and I can't wait to hear what ... 
Schumann Resonator
Okay, I saw no reason why not to try this tweak.  I ordered two from Amazon.  I chose a $40 model simply for aesthetics.  I have been going back and forth both with vinyl and hi-res streaming.  I probably should not post after 1 hour of listening ... 
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
Well I didn't select a White Hot Stamper, but I just purchased two Super Hot Stampers.  I have the two records that I had purchased for $0.99 a decade or so ago.  I confirmed with their team that your first purchase it 100% risk free.  They will r... 
The Absolute Sound vs Pleasing Sound
Live music is quite variable in its experience just as our systems are.  I have been to hundreds of live musical events in my 30 years of adulthood.  Sitting high up in the nose-bleed of a 20,000 arena listening to a band plan is more about being ... 
Wanting to try a tube amp.
I haven't heard one myself but have a good friend that says the REF75 is a very special amp,  Read all the reviews and you will find how amazed people are of the output and sound from that amp.  Now with the REF80 out, maybe prices will fall below... 
rule of thumb: how long do you leave a tube preamp on versus turning it off then back on?
I have had the exact same thoughts as you, OP.  I read through the posts and didn't feel anyone actually addressed your question.  If I am hearing you correctly, this is the scenario.You have had your stereo on for whatever amount of time listenin... 
Suggest one obsure album we all should hear
I am happy to have the recent addition of a streamer to make checking out this music so simple!  Lars Erstrand and Four Brothershttps://www.discogs.com/Lars-Erstrand-And-Four-Brothers-Lars-Erstrand-And-Four-Brothers/release/3568... 
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
I have not tried one of Tom's records but may one day.  I do believe in this but not sure the cost is worth it to me.  Michael Fremer has a video from a couple years ago at a conference where he explained this.  The primary example is for Columbia... 
Open Letter To REL, SVS, Hsu, etc., et al
I love my subs with my 2-channel system.  I am limited to their locations and have Dr. Hsu's original design, the passive cylinders.  It has a fixed crossover point that is selected by changing out modules in a circuit board accessed from a back p... 
Audiophile Fuses: Helpful or "Snake Oil"?
I haven't ever been able to tell a difference with cable either.  I have only used entry level MIT($50 IC)and upgraded to Audioquest($200-300 IC).  I admit this was purely aesthetic and just because I enjoy buying stuff for my stereo.  My local de...