ghdprentice

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What do you consider the most when choosing a pair of speakers?
Well, sound. But what I have been looking for has changed radically over the last 50 years. At first it was slam, then ethereal treble, details and slam and now musicality with details in the correct perspective, midrange bloom and detailed natura... 
Just got a new Bluesound Node. Very disappointed!
OP, While the Bluesound is a budget streamer… what you describe does not sound right. Have you tried alternative connections? It has 4 different outputs… I would try an alternative. Something wrong with the interconnect.      
MM, MC, or MI cartridge
OP, After reading a review of the Hana ML… sounds like a great cartridge. Congratulations, I look forward to hearing about what you think of it.  
Are CD lens cleaners (disks) B.S. or effective?
I had a cleaner pad and fluid if I experienced a skip. I noticed no improvement with just cleaning. I used the fluorescent green edge pens… those I’d help improve the sonics a little bit… stray light bouncing around I am sure.  
Unfinished basement listening room
OP,   Thank you. I listen about three hours a day and have to drag myself away. However, for much of my audio history it has not been pretty… I think most folks here are primarily concerned with sound more than looks. You can always update photos.  
Unfinished basement listening room
OP, How about some photos under your UserID… virtual systems. It would be great to see what you are talking about.  
Why Rumble One Side of Album
OP,   Is it always on the same side?  
Audio PC
OP, I think we need some context to be helpful. For high quality audio you need a streamer… which is technically a PC, but designed around being nothing else… a great steamer will weigh 30 lbs or more, look like an audio component and do nothing ... 
Interconnect or USB cable
Unfortunately, it just depends on your components and system. I have had analog, digital, USB, or power cord make a huge difference… or not. I typically I do speaker cable first, then interconnects, amp power cords next, and finally USB, My dealer... 
Preferences and system dependent
OP,   Thanks for sharing. Great to hear your feedback in your system.   I was privileged to have a pair of Nordost Odin 2 in my system for a couple weeks. They were sublime. Clearly what you hear will be highly dependent on your equipment. In ... 
Isn't it really about quality of recording?
@fleschler  Amazing. I used to shop at PDQ Records in Tucson. Unfortunately, the closed a few years ago. Been there?    Are you a record guy… Don’t care much about the system… or both. Love to see what a collection like that looks like.  
Analog vs. digital
@deludedaudiophile    +1. Don’t forget that we have not landed on the moon also.  
Proper set up: worth the chase
Congratulations.   I used to own a couple different pair of planar speakers known for their dependence on exact placement (like 1/8th inch)… it was absolutely true… they would snap into focus… the performance would double. After owning for well ... 
What's better, one conductor or two conductors for an RCA interconnect?
Interconnects can be a very important components in a system. The better the boxes in your system the more important the interconnects are. With cheap interconnects the actually materials are important and maybe the configuration. But as the cost ... 
After the thrill is gone
@curiousjim    Add a pair of super tweeters and I bet you get what you are missing back and keep all the good stuff.