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Why have capacitors improved so much over the years?
My visitor was Ken Stevens of  Convergent Audio Technology. His wife, I believe was from the WNY area. 
Why have capacitors improved so much over the years?
Around 1978 or 79 I had a gentleman answer a for sale ad I had posted for an Audio Research preamp. He made an unusual request of me. He professed to be the owner of a company that was prototyping a preamp of his design. He asked if it would be po... 
Why has focal raised their prices so much on Sopra line
Our area has a real shortage in base paint material. With any luck this will remain so until my wife loses interest in repainting the living room.  
Stereophile's 2021 products of the year
Remember the days of yore when The Absolute Sound did not accept any ads? Say what you will about HP, I looked forward to his reviews every 6 or 7 months.  
Worst Concerts You Have Attended ??
Iris Dement was very bad. Acted like she was very inebriated. 
VPI Magic Brick threads deleted
I have had 3 of them in my system in various places for decades. When one of them goes missing it is usually because my wife needs to glue something.  
Who are your three favorite female singers?
Emmylou HarrisLinda Ronstadt Lisa Gerrard  
Update on Audiogon Member Almarg
Peace brother. 
Why Crazy Prices paid for Pioneer 100 JBL L100 AR1 AR3 AR3A
Seems as if the nostalgia bug is also going around. I worked at a couple of shops that sold both the JBL's and also the Yamaha 1000's. Thank god we carried a couple of other lines that were actually listenable. I can't understand the demand for th... 
What has been your costliest mistake in this hobby?
Having UPS deliver to me or from me. Never going to happen again. 
You know you are an Audiophile when:
This thread or one similar was started in 2005. As we skip down memory lane this is what I contributed then. It still is true BTW. You might be an audiophile if...the UPS and FedEx guys know not to stop when they see the wife's car in the drivewa... 
Looking for an integrated amp around 4000 to 5000.
Think Hegel. Even the older H300 are very good. 
Wow an old album that rocked your world
Mott The Hoople....All The Young Dudes 
Great country recording
I am an Emmylou Harris fan first and foremost. I have run into some gems from other artists though. Years ago I bought a Willie Nelson cd "Across The Boarderline". It was  produced by Don Was, Paul Simon, and Roy Halee. It includes songs written ... 
What country builds the best audio equipment?
Yes