hotei

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UPGRADING HIFI - MC OHMS?
There are very good MM cartridges out there if you don’t really want to mess around with a SUT.  Ortofon or Nagaoka are good ones.  
Songbirds Documentary
Thanks for the heads up on this.  Can’t wait to watch it.  
Don't sell your tube amps
Gee,  I seem to remember something about the death of vinyl.  When was that?  
Why are People Dumping their Audio Research Gear and What Does it Say about them?
Have all ARC gear and not letting it go anywhere.  Not fancy ARC gear but older and still supported by ARC.  When I heard the news, I was looking for deals to maybe upgrade.  
Cartridge Advice Please
On my all tube ARC system, I really  like the Lyra Delos.  
Small, Effective Subwoofers?
I like my REL T5x. For the size of my room it’s perfect. Would like another one though. 😀  
Every Music Genre Has The Blues
Saw the show last night in Charleston.  Said he’s 77 and hanging it up.  
Opinion: Modern country is the worst musical genre of all time
Colter Wall  
My analog journey - time for a new phono stage or?
Get a used ARC, or new, if you have the wherewithal.  Will take any cartridge and sounds fantastic.  Mine is a Reference 2 SE and I wouldn’t be without it.  Have it paired with a Lyra Delos.      
New Cartridge
Still not small change, but total cost was $1650.  I did read a recommendation on the R100.  But it is apparently discontinued.  And the 100 Ultimate is its replacement.  And thanks all for the comments, especially bringing that review to my atten... 
New Cartridge
You’re absolutely correct .24.  Thanks for the response.  
RIP Jeff Beck
I particularly treasure his Live at RONNIE SCOTTS.  Especially the very subdued and tasteful solo with Imogen Heap.  On a small stage he is stupendous.  The drummer and bass player and keyboards aren’t chopped liver either. 🧨  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Beauty and The Beard  Ann Margaret and Al Hirt.  And this also has the sexiest version of Baby It’s Cold Outside ever recorded.  Believe it.  
J-Rock Bands
Band Maid are fantastic musicians.  And they’re not hard on the eyes.  They rock.  
After fifty years… amazing. What high end audio can be.
I can relate gh .  Be 70 Dec. 30.  and  couldn’t be happier with the system at this point.   All the best and MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄.