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Inheritance ($100K) with a caveat
Millercarbon… I probably do not understand the complete synergy of your system. But I have been a fan of Townsend products for a LONG time. I still have and use a Townsend audio platform from the 90’s. Only trouble is right now I’m have difficulti... 
I had a few drinks and bought some speakers
Hey hey… fifty years ago drinking and Realistic speakers went hand in hand. And maybe a visit to the bong a time or two, or three… 
Inheritance ($100K) with a caveat
Millercarbon… only trouble is MC did file for bankruptcy.But I like your system.only trouble is now I got to buy albums. Lol.no room for Townsend cabling. 
eBay / PayPal: Beware - enough is never enough.
If you have direct deposit from your employer… they have access to the account which your paycheck is deposited. So if an accounting error occurs ( they pay you too much, fat chance) they can recoup the overpayment. At least that was my understand... 
What is your favorite album cover?
Nazareth “Hair of the Dog” 
eBay / PayPal: Beware - enough is never enough.
I’ve dealt with eBay since the late 90’s. Without issue. But more and more horror stories are becoming fairly prevalent. Time for me to rethink the use of eBay and PayPal. 
Mojo Audio Mystique EVO
Have a Mystique v2x (upgraded) that will soon be shipped.Excited to receive. New Linux based i5 NUC.It is Christmas in May. 
Does the Audio Industry Have a Quality Problem?
My BlueCircle NSCS integrated amp and Shahinian speakers were flawless and functioned without issue for 16 years. 
Best material for an isolation platform?
A couple weeks ago I set my amp on a 2”x19”x19” slab of limestone.$41works perfect 
Interesting thought
Hi end audio… all my life hi end audio was having the best system I could afford. And still is.Moved out of the house at 18 and bought a Nikko receiver, Realistic speakers and a Garrard turntable. Worked at a gas station as a mechanic.Been getting... 
Any thoughts on Denafrips Terminator Plus
Audioman58 thanks for the heads up on Mojo… never heard of them. Made in the USA. Since I am in the DAC market and them having a trial period. Nothing to lose. 
What do you have on order RIGHT NOW.
Scheduled for delivery tomorrow… Music Fidelity Nu-vista 600 and a Cary DMS 550.I am excited, among the first changes in my system since 2005.Put some Spendor D9’s in the room last week.  
Most rooms don’t need acoustical treatment.
I am by nature a skeptic. And many things (IMHO) in the audiophile world are indeed snake oil.That said, in my 13x16 living room, couch chairs and all… I bought two 24x24 box difusor’s and sat them on top of a chair back, which sits between my spe... 
Review: Alon Model V mkII Speaker
I have a complete Alon surround system for the television room. The mains woofer papers deteriorated to the point of failure. I called NOLA. They sold me new woofers and updated crossovers to match up with the replacement speakers.Now this was a g... 
Looking for recommendations for a pair of full range speakers for ~8k or under
IMO speakers are in a lot of ways like televisions. There is no perfect television and there is might not be any perfect speakers.Sound comprehension is subjective to each individual.Most of us are limited by our pocketbooks. Be it room configurat...