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How will the COVID-19 pandemic affect sites like Audiogon?
Let me just say..you got it right. I don't know about Canadians but if pushed hard enough Americans will come and take. 
What country builds the best audio equipment?
Best transistor equipment is in most cases European. Best tube equipment is made in quite a few countries, same with speakers. Turntables. I prefer British within reasonable price range, above that can be almost anywhere. 
Cassettes still rock!
Good to hear from Willy here. I play serviced by him 682zx almost every day. Thought about sending the deck to him this fall but put it on hold. I do it every three-five years. Maxell Metal Vertex tape gives absolutely best performance. If you nev... 
How will the COVID-19 pandemic affect sites like Audiogon?
Canada should be prepared for the 'American virus' to come to them. No, you can't close the border. I know where to cross it in a broad daylight undetected, and so do many others. Americans will come for healthcare too if it becomes a madhouse her... 
Jazz for aficionados
After TT this will sound like music from heaven. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY83ONeoB94  
How will the COVID-19 pandemic affect sites like Audiogon?
I think, people are afraid. Fear can manifest itself in different ways, including aggression, both verbal and not. I also think people are confused and most are completely unprepared for possible big changes, hopefully temporary. 40% unemployment ... 
Power Amplifier Longevity
For your Vienna speakers and almost whatever else you might want to replace them with for moderate size room, there is Gryphon Diablo 120 integrated for sale here. Get it and forget about the age of an amp. Gryphons are built for 40 years of relia... 
Albums that you listen to straight through / start to finish whenever you put them on!
John McLaughlin with Mahavishnu Orchestra - Inner Mounting Flame.John McLaughlin with Mahavishnu Orchestra - Visions Of The Emerald Beyond.John McLaughlin/ Paco de Lucia/Al di Meola - Passion Grace&Fire (digital recording).Al di Meola - Cielo ... 
Cartridge Upgrade - Nagaoka or Goldring
Though I don't listen to classical, I do listen to acoustic guitar and vocals.It never sounds what I would call "harsh" but it can be a little edgy for some tastes. Of course, a lot depends on table, arm, phono and cable.Also, classical is a very ... 
Vinyl vs. top-notch digital
Well, if we could always listen to master tape dubs we wouldn't listen to either vinyl or digital. Both are consumer grade not pro grade formats.Digital cannot, at least at present, capture the emotional content of music. You have to 'imagine' it ... 
Jazz for aficionados
Thank you.This is quite far from jazz, great melody, anyway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpo3RwiJO9c  
Which is the most important part of a stereo system?
Well, as often, valuable points of view. I'll go counter-culture. Without excellent power amp nothing will sound right with any source, preamp, speakers or cables. After that turntable itself, not tonearm or cartridge, and speakers - any order. Mo... 
Cartridge Upgrade - Nagaoka or Goldring
I've been using Goldring 1042 for years with the Nottingham Spacedeck/Spacearm and have no plans to replace it. Bought it from analogueseduction.net from the UK. Sounds very good with all kinds of music that I listen to. Can't speak of classical m... 
Jazz for aficionados
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NljjReNLQ_w  
Jazz for aficionados
" Without women none of us would be here ".Maybe would've been better for us, who knows ?How you people doing overall ?