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Is there a way to switch one set of speakers between two sound systems?
I have two stereo systems in a credenza  Tube amp and SS amp Each amp has it's own set of speaker cables with locking banana connectors Depending on what I want to listen to with what amp, it just takes a few minutes to swap the speaker cables to ... 
All Pre 1970 Vintage speakers suck! Prove me wrong
Were the Bose 901's made before 1970  :  )  
speakers for small room
Have you considered Goldenear Triton's? Built-in powered subs so full range  Model would be depending  on your room parameters   
I saw the back of an integrated and it depressed me.
If i hit my 65 inch LG CX TV with a pipe it would drive me batty  So I bought a new 2019 Honda Civic Type R  and I spent over 20 minutes looking for the CD player There is none! Now it's Apple Play or Android auto only I love all it's features, bu... 
RCA versus XLR interconnects
OCD hi fi guy just did a video on balanced vs RCA https://youtu.be/tPBitFrmlzo?si=lBq_-oMQSXna2dGw  
What was your first record?
"Born on the Bayou"  Creedence Clearwater Revival  
Watermelon test for audiophiles!
I'm diabetic so my watermelon days are over  :   (  
Best way to clean glossy finish on speakers?
If you do end up with fine small scratches on the piano gloss black finish, try PS 21 paint cleaner with a high quality applicator  It works for me every time Also great to use on you toy car paint  
A step to the side- Smart TV question
I bought the 65 inch LG CX OLED a few years ago and love it!!!  I cast YouTube from my phone to it all the timeI love that LG updates its software as required  The picture quality is outstanding!! I just started iRacing and I put my sim racing rig... 
Do Your Speakers have LEVEL CONTROLS or EQUALIZERS? (Vintage or Modern) ???
I have DT Mythos ST's with built in powered subs that have a volume knob for the subs  
using 230Volts Hifi components in the Usa
Years back I was relocated to the Netherlands and had my ARC LS15 tube pre amp converted to 220 V  When I returned to the US I called ARC to convert the LS15 back to 120V  ARC recommended that I buy a step up transformer as the LS15 tube pre amp w... 
List some of your favorite live Jazz recordings
@Jwei A while back I thought I would buy another CD as a back up for the one I have already  I found one on ebay for $300!! The song Misty is on my CD and I love the way they perform that song  My son was considering a stereo rig after he heard t... 
List some of your favorite live Jazz recordings
I would have to say "The Wonderful sound of Three Blind Mice " Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio 24k gold CD would be near the top of my Jazz list Oh very rare CD   
Buying Used Equipment on the Internet
I just bought something online from Skifi Audio in NJ I was looking for a three channel amp for my AV rig My 20 year old Anthem MCA-5 finally started to act up I was looking for a Bryston B5 ST amplifier and SkiFi Audio had a good conditioned one ... 
Subs with room correction DSP?
I'm really happy with my two older SVS Ultra 13 subs with the upgraded plate amps So now I can adjust every sub parameter from my listening chair because of their DSP app that I have on my smart phone No more running back and forth adjusting subs!...