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My rant; we don't know what we don't know
Others’ posts also often help to figure out what you are unlikely to like. At any price level above $10k used I can construct in my mind a few systems that I am certain enough I would like. Starting with speakers. Unless it is a masterpiece, but m... 
My rant; we don't know what we don't know
Tell me what speakers you choose and why and I'll tell you who you are. You might not want to listen, though.Achieving synergy, whatever creates it, is not difficult. Finding the perfect match is on the other hand probably impossible. So when it i... 
Michael Fremer's system
For that 1%. He also reviews music, including on cds. I was polite regarding his digital. I am sure he could at least get Esoteric player or something like that. 
Michael Fremer's system
The room does seem small, I would move all those records somewhere, not much of a breathing space for the speakers.As for the equipment choice, well, he is a reviewer and it is possible that it influenced his decisions of what to keep. He might've... 
What makes tape sound better than vinyl ?
Yes, Orpheus10, I read that discussion when it was current. 
What makes tape sound better than vinyl ?
With tape everything stays within the domain of electromagnetic energy, with vinyl there is a conversion of mechanical energy. Do you think nothing is altered in the conversion ?We really need tape and vinyl experts here. Maybe we should invite Wa... 
Looking to get into tubes on the cheap
No, I am talking least expensive Atma-Sphere and Manley.I got Seiko kinetic, by the way, and have no need for Rolex let alone other fancy Swiss watches. 
Looking to get into tubes on the cheap
My friends, let me say it clear and loud. There are no tubes "on the cheap". There are tubes on the expensive and tubes on the very expensive. This is especially true if we are talking power amps.Why do you think I don't have tube equipment yet?  
What is your favorite budget audio component?
sevs, it's Nak 682ZX. Studer project is in the future, I hope. 
Tchernov cables. Anyone knows anything about them?
When I fired them up a few hours ago, among other things that I could easily identify right away there was something else, very nice, that I couldn't figure out immediately. So I thought - What's this ? Then it occured to me - distortion level is ... 
What makes tape sound better than vinyl ?
While recording from anything to tape some coloration is inevitably added but it's not the whole story and it's not necessarilly what is found pleasing. Tape recorder 'rearranges' the elements of the incoming signal and lays them down to tape. Thi... 
What is your favorite budget audio component?
You guys go ahead and listen to all that stuff, I'd rather stick to my Grado phones and tape deck. We are talking about audiophile budget components not grandma budget components. 
Cartridges: Complete Scam?
It doesn't matter who and what the OP is. For as long as we are talking analog not digital, it is fine 
What makes tape sound better than vinyl ?
And if it was possible would we want it ?Ralph, I see. Not that I was thinking of 1/2" machine, the cost would be prohibitive, and yeah few titles. 
Age old discussion I know but MM or MC? Benefits?
Oh yes, it is much better to overfill with the oil than underfill. One bottle is good for five times, I think. It is recommended to change the oil once a year if you play it a lot and every 18 months if you don't. Besides getting small metal parti...