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I saw the back of an integrated and it depressed me.
Yeah, I found a used pre-pro for my AV system for all the legacy ports. Around 2010 vintage they had both plenty of analog and HDMI during the transition period. Picked a manufacturer known for signal quality and product longevity. And for less th... 
Cast into Utter Darkness
Never Gonna Give You Up -- Rick Astley Happy -- Pharrell Williams  
Please help me to define diagnosis of the following illness.
I like St Germain's Boulevard album.  
The future of LAMM without Vlad
Somehow I was able to read the article. I have copied it here without the accompanying photos. Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Today’s eEdition Female-run second-generation family sound system firm set to make noise in Miami By Michael Butler Novemb... 
How serious are you?
When I was building my system, I was probably a 9, but since then I've eased off to a 4.  
Building a 100 album vinyl collection 3 must have albums are?
Hope  --  Hugh Masekela Cafe Blue  --  Patricia Barber Santana  --  Santana  
LOUDNESS COMPENSATION EITHER IN AN EQUALIZER OR LOUDNESS CONTOUR CONTROL IN AN AMPLIFIER
I’ve had good results with Rane graphic equalizers. I like the build quality, and the company’s serious design approach for pro users. You can find the ME 60 on second hand markets, with 30 sliders per channel for 1/3 octave control. You can tail... 
List some of your favorite live Jazz recordings
@jrwaudio  Nice video! The instruments used and the performances must have provided an awesome demonstration of high end sound.  
List some of your favorite live Jazz recordings
@jrwaudio   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 Yes, great CD. For a delightful live album, I will add Tsuyo... 
List some of your favorite live Jazz recordings
Jazz at the Pawnshop -- Arne Domnerus  
Pass Labs x250.8 vs tube amps
The most important thing is you love the sound after the warm up.  That is hard to achieve and I wouldn't want to risk losing it by switching components. The problem seems to be the long warm up and the heat.  A "cheap" solution would be to leave... 
Would It Be Possible To Get Help Finding This Song?
You could try contacting the show directly. Someone liked the song and went through the effort of finding and inserting the clip.  I'm sure they will appreciate your enthusiastic interest in their work.  
Integrating speakers into contemporary decor - can WAF ever be overcome?
@soix What about putting speakers in cabinets with doors you would open for listening? "Just shoot me in the head and get it over with." Lol.  Be glad I don't have a gun.  
Integrating speakers into contemporary decor - can WAF ever be overcome?
It sounds like some compromise is necessary. What about putting speakers in cabinets with doors you would open for listening? Among a number of manufacturers, Salamander makes furniture and racks for audio applications.  With various decor style... 
The best speaker cables you’ve had
Audioquest Audiotruth Dragon -- solid silver; very detailed. Cardas Golden Cross -- warmer sound; tames brittle highs.  Paired well with Proac 1SC's.