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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!... 
Give 'Ambrosia' another listen
I've had them on my play list forever The 70's band Player are pretty good also I have a jazz CD that l bought back in 94 called Wonderful Sound of Three Blind Mice Thought I'd buy a back up as I love it so much! Found one on ebay for $300!!