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SACD... can you hear the difference?
Ptss - thanks for the reply. Glad I saw it. I'm good on making the switch without shorting things out. Understand very well your advice. Auditioning a CJ Premier that DOES invert phase and have reversed R&L inputs at each speaker. As an experi... 
Wilco Fans / Solo Tweedy
Hey, great...thanks Todd. It's on Spotify (for anyone interested in checking it out). 
Wilco Fans / Solo Tweedy
Toddnkaya - What's the name of the solo Tweedy recording? Thanks. 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Jesse Sykes and The Sweet Hereafter..."Oh, My Girl".Last night, her "Like, Love, Lust & The Open Halls of the Soul".Still to try..."Marble Son""Reckless Burning" 
SACD... can you hear the difference?
Ptss - do you need a switch or is it possible to accomplish the same by reversing +/- at the speakers or at input to amp(s)? Honestly don't know...not trying to be provocative. 
Speakers for Jolida 302B?
Long time ago, first exposure to tubes...JoLida 302B w/Totem Hawks. Spent a very enjoyable afternoon auditioning gear. Don't really know used prices on Hawks these days. Whether it works for you will depend on the kind of music you listen to...tha... 
The future of Hi-Rez is groovy
No problem, Johnny...just me feeling cranky this AM. The 2 of you are some of the more reasoned voice on A'gon, I think. 
The future of Hi-Rez is groovy
What if both formats sound good...or isn't that an option?The "either/or" thing seems a bit overdone to me. 
Help me not let this happen again
Phil - How do you clean your stylus? Over 4 years I'm guessing you must have had at least a couple of occasions to clean it. Wondering if a recent attempt to clean (combined with normal wear to the suspension as mentioned by Pbnaudio) might have p... 
the greatest pop song ever?
Not claiming best ever, but pretty darn good...Brother Louie as done by Stories (a cover version of the original by Hot Chocolate...I just learned) 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Rbrowne - Am listening to Ryan Teague, "Coins & Crosses". I like this very much. Also listened to and enjoyed Winged Victory and subsequently some of Brian McBride's solo work. Am looking forward to hearing Teague's other LPs including "Field ... 
Incredible album by Laura Mvula
Dasign - I spent the better part of the last 2 hours listening to her on Spotify. ...the Sing to the Moon LP and then the Metropole Orkest version. I like a lot of things about the Moon LP...the chord progressions she uses, her multi-tracked backg... 
Incredible album by Laura Mvula
Thanks, Dasign. I think you are right...just found her on Spotify. Listened to "She". Her voice reminds me a little of Joan Armatrading. The song writing is excellent. Sing to the Moon and the LP w/Metropol Orkest (recorded at Abbey Road) is also ... 
Glenn Cornick of Jethro Tull passes away
Geodos, If you will....290814/>http://jethrotull.com/glenn-cornick-290814/ 
Super Cheap Placeholder Cartridge
I'm guessing you know Needle Doctor? But just in case, see link below. Search under Budget Cartridges by price. I see a Sumiko Oyster for $75 bucks. http://www.needledoctor.com/Online-Store/Budget-Phono-Cartridges?sort1desc=F&sort1=Item_ONLINE...