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The Future of Hifi is just being Discovered
Does the following passage from the article give credence to the claims of hi end cable and power conditioning manufacturers? An electric current should essentially be able to do the same (exhibit fluid-like behavior), but any collective behavior... 
I'm at the pearly gates and they tell me I can only bring in one jazz cd
Prez and Teddy seems to capture the essence of "Jazz" at its best - bluesy, folksy, sophisticated, and optimistic - always in the moment yet reflective and forward thinking  
Has the cost of HiFi gotten a bit too much?
So we know that there is minimal demand for "hi end" audio among the masses.  It  seems demand will remain low until someone manufactures an audio system that truly creates a live and or holographic experience that any person can just plug in with... 
How can I tell if I am overdriving the amp or the speakers?
A perspective from a non-technical music lover: I have a two watt tube amp matched with 92 efficient speakers. My room is about 210 sq ft. The sound was flat, and compressed (in terms of sound stage).  In addition, the bass was thin, and frequenc... 
My Apologies to Miller Carbon
The Little Boy and the Rattlesnake  A Cherokee LegendOften times young boys were sent from the village in search of a vision. This was the case of one particular young native boy.He started to go up to the top of a mountain in search of his vision... 
Why audiophiles are different (explained with color)
I think I'm suggesting there is a distortion pallete that we develop that is subliminal in the sense that we can't point to it yet we are in touch with it because it triggers pleasure, which causes us to be dialed in and constantly seeking that pl... 
Why audiophiles are different (explained with color)
In the context of one developing a palette for wine or bourbon, is audiophilism largely about the development of a distortion palette relative to the actual arrangement and tonal quality of the instrumental and vocal sounds?    
What Is The Most Romantic Song That You Have Ever Listen To?
My One And Only Love Johnny Hartman and John Coltrane 
Music is sound, sound can be music
Is music just the intentional arrangement of sound that evokes a cognitive and/or a physical response? 
Why Does All Jazz Sound The Same?
Once upon a time, I thought all bourbon tasted the same. Once upon a time, I  thought all rock guitar riffs sounded the same.  Once upon a time, I thought country music sounded the same. It seems the more I listen to different types of music, the ... 
Jazz for someone who doesn't like jazz.
Maybe try something bluesyHittin' The Jug - Gene AmmonsAfter Hours - Roy Haynes