hifiguy42

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Validation
I don't need it but it's fun to watch people's faces, they generally aren't ready for it and are smiling/laughing every time. Never had anyone give me a "meh" afterwards. The best responses were from my kids' friends - seems like everybody owns a ... 
turntable/cartridge setup
He mentioned it cost $400.00.  
turntable/cartridge setup
 
turntable/cartridge setup
He is very adept at what he does, and a genuinely nice guy to boot. Glad to hear you are pleased!  
Favorite Newly Discovered Female Vocalist
@gkelly +1 on Hurray For The Riff Raff - I fell hard for Alynda Segarra the first time I heard "Look Out Mama" and never looked back. My wife and I just saw the band last Monday in Door County, WI. Really great live. Others: I have been a Joni ob... 
Turntable Setup Consultant
Brian Walsh isn't cheap, but testamonials support his expertise. I happen to know him personally and he is a super nice guy as well: https://ttsetup.com/about/info-benefits I have no business affiliation, FWIW  
remembering Eva Cassidy, 25 years after her death
She is wonderful, a voice so pure and true.  
New In 2025
@bdp24 aha!  Thanks  
Work out music
Mahler.  
Too good to be buried in a thread.
fantastic, thank you for sharing this.  
BW 803 D2 // Diamond Tweeter
that is much more affordable than I would have guessed.  
Sound quality differences in streamers
What a fantastic conversation this is, As an analog die-hard I appreciate the lack of histrionics and the presence of good natured disagreements. This is how it should be.  
Does other Audiogon members' opinion carry any weight for you ?
Love this forum, although I am firmly against deleting messages. We should let everyone see the "warts and all" thoughts of our more poorly informed denizens.  
Favorite Tribute Albums?
Same here. I like Return of the Grevious Angel - Gram Parsons tribute      
Critical listening and altered states
I am happy this thread has resurrected itself, lots of cool info and thoughts here. Also got a good laugh out of the squares using the word "pothead" perjoratively!  Thanks Sgt. Friday!