gemoody

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Help me choose a phono pre
Schitt Skol is nice, truly, but if your gear is in a rack, just say no, as the on/off switch is tiny and fairly inaccessible on the rear.  
Favorite Song Lyrics of All Time. What Say You?
Many James McMurtry songs. He is a chip off the old block, I guess.  
ICs with slim RCA Barrels?
Some Schiit designs are hard to reconcile. I have two units in my rack that don’t even have an on/off switch on the front panel, instead they use a TINY toggle switch on the back. VERY difficult to deal with having to reach around back every time!... 
Shipping costs- WTF
Get you own UPS account, search for an online coupon,25% easy to find.  Experiment with 1 vs 2 boxes.  You will save a lot .  Your retail store, typically a franchise, is ripping you off.  
If Bi-Wiring is an option, should I choose Bi-wiring over single banana with free jumpers
My issue with the jumpers shown in your picture is that it would be very easy to create a short circuit and damage your amp or speakers. To bi-wire or not to bi-wire is a bigger discussion. Simplest would be some high-quality jumpers, As stated ma... 
NSFW pop ups. C'mon Audiogon, get it together.
Thank you @admin, that is all I could ask for.  I didn’t take a screenshot before, but will if it happens again. Kind regards. ge  
NSFW pop ups. C'mon Audiogon, get it together.
@mschott , any adblocker recommendations? TIA  
what is more popular silver or black face plates
Vintage silver, new black, unless it’s Accuphase.  
Does anyone listen to the radio anymore?
Does streaming radio count?  I live in the mountains of NC, and on weekend mornings I listed to KLOI, public radio from Lopez Island, WA.  No ads, good selection, and almost never a song that makes me want to change the channel.   Give it a try.  ... 
NSFW pop ups. C'mon Audiogon, get it together.
You are correct, I mean ads in the margins, not a pop-up.  Good catch.  
SPEAKERS THAT SOUND ALIVE & DYNAMIC AT LOW LISTENING LEVELS
@kjl1065. About 2-3 weeks ago I started a similar thread.  I had similar issues and desires.  You can read more by searching that thread and my user name. Long story short, I solved my own issue by purchasing a Shiit Loki Max EQ. Cool device, kin... 
Nearfield Low-Level Listening : New Speakers or EQ? Thoughts?
OP here, time to check back in. I received the Schiit Loki Max EQ, and wow. I have always enjoyed my new/current system, but during my frequent low volume listening sessions, a fullness and sound stage were missing. As mentioned before, I thought ... 
Favorite Album Cover (picture or art on the cover)
@kingpin5  can you say more about the “verve” record you posted.  Curious.    
Favorite Album Cover (picture or art on the cover)
It’s a Beautiful Day   
Warm sounding phono cartridge
+1 on Grado for warm sound.