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Jazz for aficionados
Ain’t life a bitch? McLaughlin is still alive, though.Corea is gone and I was thinking about Miles.. 
Is Luxman a poor man's D'Agostino ?
So it's both yes and no, that's fun.Parasound.. 
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
I once had 10 original US copies of Bitches Brew, some did sound a little better than others. You know what, when I found first pressing Japanese promo, I discovered in a few seconds that it sounded better than any US that I had. I bet, test press... 
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
Bill, of course you are right. Is it worth having Studer to play 100 tapes ?Well, why not ? And maybe eventually more than 100.So, yeah, if someone wants to reach for the stars and cover everything possible, one got to have both deck and turntable. 
How to go about collecting Classical Music
Before classical European music there was classical Persian music and before that - various folk music. Anyway, things started in Africa, or so they say. How far do we want to go ? 
What's your investment threshold?
I view everything between the source and the speakers as 'cables'. Still, 30% the cost of the entire system seems close to the upper limit to me. But that's approximate, and when you buy used the proportion might be different. Besides, cables are ... 
Anything SS sounds better than D'Agostino ?
Alright, I get it. It appears that indeed there is nothing SS better than D'Agostino, only different. Maybe.I saw couple of times used Momentum integrated for $25k. It is within the reach of many. Not within my reach, though, at least not yet.  
Recommendations for Power Conditioner Upgrade From Old Shunyata Hydra 8
Before doing that you might want to experiment with power cords for the Levinson amp. Unless you can do both at the same time.You may have to try dozens of the power conditioners to find the right one. I’ll just add two more names that could be wo... 
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
I am only interested in promo and test pressings. Better get RTR deck and look for master tape dubs than paying hundreds of dollars for maybe slightly better sound.  
Are your current amps and other gear the best you've ever had?
Sure. And it is going to get better and better. 
A system for my college-bound daughter
Frank, you either have classic Grado or even earlier vintage, not sure.I have classic.Yes, interesting story.They may say whatever they want but Grado RS-1 have very engaging, emotional character, and do pace and rhythm just right.I tried Audeze a... 
Accuphase E-480 or Hegel H10+P10
Accuphase is near top level electronics, I would definitely go for it.I heard your speakers but not with Accuphase, with McIntosh. 
Single driver speakers. Are they worth considering ?
Charles, right, thank you. I was trying to recall Tonian Labs name. 
Why is there so much separation between the professional audio and audiophile worlds?
Everything that I listen to was not recorded well to various degree.We just have to do our best. 
A system for my college-bound daughter
Oh, and I use Wywires Silver digital cable and Wywires Silver power cord for the Burson.