jonwolfpell

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I have found out why new cables and tweaks actually work!
Great poem!!!  I thought you were going to say that removing your cables , cleaning their connectors & also the jacks or terminals on the equipment & replacing them all made a sonic difference because it most definitely can! That’s worth d... 
Klipsch La Scala replacement?
Volti Audio! If you enjoyed the virtues of the La Scalas, look no further. The Volti Razz might do the trick & better than the Fortes in every way but the Rivals will be better than La Scalas! They’re a little more $, about $15K depending on c... 
Experience with Black Cat and/or Triode lab Wires
Another 2 thumbs up for Triode Wire Labs!!  I also have a full variety of their cables, biwired set of speaker cables, interconnects, digital, power cords. They’re very well made, sound excellent & don’t break the bank.     Maybe start w/one ... 
What's the oddest thing in your music collection?
Besides myself, A pretty good recording of the US Marine Band Marching music from the 50's that was my Dad's which I have temporarily misplaced  but now going through all my albums so hope to find soon. He used to take his trumpet out once a year ... 
Vinyl record cleaning
I seriously once cooked a large quantity of king crab legs in a dishwasher ( obviously w/ no detergent) & stopped before he rinse cycle. It was a weekly rental house w/ no large pots. Worked well but I don’t know if the machine smelled forever... 
When were the best tube amps made?
Best is a loaded term. What output power is required? What speakers being driven? What size room? What kind of music? Long term reliability? Etc.   I loved an old Mac I had from the 60’s, loved my Conrad Johnson Premier Four & now really enj... 
Candidates for best speakers in the $2000-5000 market
If you’re into realistic, big dynamic “live” sound vs “hifi” sound, check out Volti Audio Razz although I think they’re about $6K. They’re not harsh or hard sounding like horns of the past could be. Sold direct from Volti by Greg Roberts. His spea... 
Songs of debauchery and excess
Half or more of George Thorogood’s songs.    
Has anyone been able to define well or measure differences between vinyl and digital?
Asctim-very interesting points you make! I looked at this subject that way! Similar things could be said about digital vs film photography.  Thanks for the enlightenment.  
Reliable Mid-Priced 7.2 Channel Receiver
I would suggest Anthem but may be a bit above your price range. Maybe a used one or one on sale ? I think the build & sound quality is the next level from most of what has been mentioned & it has an excellent , proprietary sound correction... 
Ditching Class A Amps due to Heat - Sort of a Poll
I own & really enjoy the best/ worst of both worlds. Full class A, 100 watts / side tube integrated amp. Rogers High Fidelity EFH 200 Mark II. Sounds great; very powerful, dynamic, detailed w/ full frequency extensions but as airy, beautifully... 
RIP Christine McVie
Very sad to hear! She was by far my favorite FM member, supremely talented & a class act all the way. She will be missed. RIP    
Amp pairing with Tannoy Turnberry?
mmcgil: You can call Roger Gibonni & speak w/ him directly about a trial. I think he may agreeable to that. I couldn't put the Prima Luna back in it's box & return it to a friend fast enough when I put the Rogers in my system. They're not ... 
Amp pairing with Tannoy Turnberry?
I don’t know your speakers but another thought might be a Rogers High Fidelity EHF 200 Mark II integrated amp. Rogers is selling directly a used one w/ their full lifetime warranty for $8500 or best offer. I own one & it’s substantially better... 
TechDAS Reliability vs SME
Might want to consider a Basis turntable & arm . Time tested quality & reliability & sound excellent, substantially better than the SOTA which I also owned at one point.. Absolute Sound loves them & Stereophile never mentions them ...