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Losing Touch
So, do you think our Christian brothers took a look at the cover of the record on my original post? I'm just saying. Look, all I was posting about was enjoying the music without having gear anxiety. Do so. I don't care what you listen to.    
Tune of the Day
Had JRiver on random select tonight. Transported back tonight when this came on;" Well I'm not braggin' babe so don't put me downBut I've got the fastest set of wheels in town."  Damn.   
________ is an artist I did not expect to like but was pleasantly surprised.
A long time ago but Talking Heads was the one for me. 
Your first component that was "special"
I will never get over my ARC SP6. I had been running mid-fi until then. Started the madness. Had that unit through B and C mods. Like my 65 Mustang, I should have never sold it. 
You want the TRUTH from those Wilson Alexia's, maybe you can't handle the TRUTH
I worked in a "high end" audio store in the late 70's. SAE earned the nomer Smokes And Explodes. I have several memories of their amps doing the rockets red glare when driven at all hard. Ahh, the good old days. 
Dark Side of the Moon - Is MFSL really all that?
I have always liked the British Harvest pressing. SHVL804. A certain purchase when I happen on one. 
Whats playing on your system today?
David Bromberg "Use Me".  Listen to "Blue Is Fallin'". 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
It took me some time to decide that I should pay $119.95 FOR A FUSE(!). Well, I have progressed in life to the point that my disposable income has shrunk and retirement has set in. So the days of spending large amounts of money on gear have all bu... 
WARNING - USE UPS FOR SHIPPING RATHER THAN FEDEX
I was sitting in my living room one day and UPS pulled up. I was waiting for delivery of a tube amplifier and was hoping this was it. It wasn't a large or extremely heavy unit but the driver in his rush took a step out the door of his truck and dr... 
Best speakers for Pink Floyd?
Headphones. End of thread. 
Who are the most underground high-end companies
Tekton Design speakers. 
The one piece of gear you will never sell
I bought a NAD 3020A when it first came to market and was receiving great reviews. I don't think I will ever part with it. 
ARE YOU A " TRUE EXPERT AUDIOPHILE " ( T E A ) ???
This is too complicated. Go to this Forum site.  1120778779 Explains it all.   
Retired audiophile?
I too have been retired for a few years now. I have to budget my money carefully but that was a given  so it is not a problem. I started in audio in the early 70's and have run the gambit as to equipment. I have kept a list of items purchased for ... 
Audioengine A5+ OR Adam Artist5 ???
Just put the A5+ on my desktop this past week. Replaces the A2. More than pleased at the performance. As a computer desktop it is alive, clear, and full-bodied. While I do listen to music from this computer most of my "critical" listening is done ...