hifiguy42

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CD's or Vinyl?
Vinyl, no question. It's what I actually look forward to actively listening to. Streaming is awesome for when I want music in the background during my day. My CD player has been collecting dust for about five years now, not sure why it's even in m... 
Local pickup for speakers - should I let the buyer in the house or use the the garage?
@devinplombier +1  
Local pickup for speakers - should I let the buyer in the house or use the the garage?
Love the wannabe rambos living in the wild west here. what a sad state of affairs.  
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.