jmera

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Two sites I Like
Very useful (I love hifishark). I am happily exploring The Daily Audiophile.  
Movie/film suggestions.
The Wicker Man (original not remake). Incredible soundtrack and engaging plot.  
Tweeters with or without fluid?
The choice between tweeters with or without cooling fluid (usually ferrofluid) depends on what you're looking for in terms of sound quality, durability, and application. Tweeters with ferrofluid have better heat dissipation, which helps prevent o... 
Roberta Flack
RIP. What an amazing talent.  
What do the statistics say about the age of Audiophiles and the replacement rate?
We're going the way of stamp collectors  
Krell Moves to new location
This was a probate hearing, intended to establish who would control the D’Agostino trust. Wil Buhler of "family holding company" JF Bicking had put forward a motion to have a third party administer the trust. Buhler apparently didn’t know that th... 
Should speakers be upgraded before preamp and amplifiers?
With your budget and goal of adding a tube preamp, start with upgrading to a quality tube preamp and a solid power amp (e.g., Audio Research, PrimaLuna, or McIntosh). Your VR-2s are good, but upgrading speakers like Vandersteen or Harbeth could br... 
Are Headphones Fit for Serious Music Listening?
I totally get where you're coming from. There’s something about the physical sensation of sound waves moving through the air and into your body that headphones just can’t replicate. That said, I think headphones can still be a serious listening to... 
The Krell mystery
I think that is overall good news, since at least someone now has some authority to move things forward. The Bicking/Wil Kennedy Buhler gang has put out a lot of seemingly...how shall I put this nicely...less than accurate information, so frankly ... 
A not sarcastic question for the power conditioner/upgraded power cord folks
  Have you watched The Vanishing? The original Dutch version Sorry for the off topic everyone 🙂 That's the scariest movie I've ever seen.  
Krell Moves to new location
Have you been following the dirt that was posted about Wil Buhler/William Kennedy Buhler/JF Bicking on the Krell facebook group and in the comments of the article? He has LinkedIn profiles that look very fishy (holding director level jobs at 16 or... 
My stereo
That sounds like an incredible setup! The AI Modulus 2C is a fantastic addition, and pairing it with the Vandersteen 2Ce Sig II and those Kenwood mono blocks must create a beautifully balanced and dynamic sound. The digital volume control on the S...