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Truly Stunning Vinyl Album
I always get goose bumps when I listen to my original vinyl album Faith by the Cure. Once you start side one you will need to finish the album. Everything was done so well. :)  
You're not a true audiophile unless...
To me an audiophile is someone who cares about how the music sounds when listening. Is it live or is it Memorex?   
Pioneer CT-F1250 Cassette Deck - Please help
Sounds like a capacitor discharging in the circuit. You can try and leave it on for a few days and see if that helps the old caps. It's worth trying. Remember some of these old vintage gear have not been fired up electronically for years apon year... 
Zoomer needs help navigating 50's-80's Hi-Fi equipment
You have a wonderful situation problem, :) Lots of good advice above!  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
David Bowie's Heroes  
Patio tunes
check out the JBL BoomBox 2....it's on sale at you know where  300 bucks  
LOUDEST Concert and Tinnitus
The Plasmatics at the Whiskey A Go Go back in the early 80's. My ears rang for a week. Luckily the ringing went away.  
Those singers you enjoy,....that don't really have a great voice?
Johnny Lydon and Ian Curtis :)  
Has anyone been able to define well or measure differences between vinyl and digital?
I think it is the physics of analog crosstalk of the cartridge :)  
Why do hipsters prefer analog?
@jerryg123 You lucky dude! She’s a doll and daddy’s girl taken care of her pops. Nice story. lol....that would be the time frame alright. I'm going to get some now! :)  
Why do hipsters prefer analog?
@jerryg123 Ha! I need to get out more in my old age. :)  
Why do hipsters prefer analog?
The hipster’s not with it man! He needs to be wearing his Levi cordes, Desert Boot shoes and Members Only jacket. :) I'm glad they are interested in a full music experience.   
33rpm vs 45rpm - which is better
12 inch 45's are King. I have this and it's my go to demo. You can watch the stylus and cantilever move....like a bee in a bee hive.  Talking Heads – I Zimbra (1979, Vinyl) - Discogs  
Cassette decks. How good can it get?
I love cassette decks. I would collect them all if I could. I think some people (like probably many posting on this thread) love using and tweaking them to listen to their favorite music. They provide a music experience. I've had a few like my Nak... 
Days of Our Lives
The Boomtown Rats - I Don’t Like Mondays