kennyc

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How many dealers do you use?
I’ve visited many audio dealer stores in California. Although I’ve read it’s good to get an experienced dealer for advice, I keep them at arms length because lack of trust putting customer first before sales. When I was starting out green in high ... 
Bass sensation like a loud car system in home?
@yukispierHave you tried cranking up the volume then listen from outside (exterior windows and doors closed) ? It may not be as loud as you thinkMaybe you can borrow or get a returnable sub to evaluate the exterior sound leakage.Tolerance of other... 
Critical oppositions made using inadequate equipment.
Haha, I use holy water @surfmuz and it change the whole sound (in a good way). Does it exorcise demonic audio noise? 
What is the reason for this? (Digital vs Vinyl Question)
new speakers revealing the limitations of my analog setup.Most likely 
The Raven Has Landed
Congratulations @millercarbonEnjoy your sonic goodness 
What speaker do you passionately want to demo?
@jerryrocksFor some strange reason I am wanting to give the Joseph Audio Pearls a listen. Can anyone shed some light on what these are about?I read that frugal Harry Weisfeld of VPI turntables purchased a pair because the sonics punched way above ... 
Daily Record cleaning
Ultrasonic to clean all records including new ones.  Anti-Static brush.Typically costing ~ $1k-$4k from manual to automatic operation, I choose an ultrasonic cleaner after concluding it’s the best way to get vinyl records the cleanest without dama... 
Critical oppositions made using inadequate equipment.
+1 @hilde45 - not enough info to draw conclusions@surfmuzcritically estimate tt or cartridge characteristicsWhat does “critically” mean? Hearing any changes? If you mean like a professional reviewer then the entire audio chain must be of high enou... 
WHAT SONG TOUCHES YOUR HEART THE MOST?
Whattt?  Nobody choose YMCA by the village people? :) 
WHAT SONG TOUCHES YOUR HEART THE MOST?
Always and Forever - HeatwaveUnfortunately this was the theme for my ex-girlfriend in my youth rather than my lovely spouse of decades. 
Sonus Faber vs Wilson
@jomonhifihiding the gryphonpretty hard to do given it's cooling requirementsI started this journey in March of this year with a $5000 budget and…well….I can relate.  I started with budgets of $3k preamp/amp and $5k speakers.  I ended up paying $1... 
I feel bad for GenX'ers that missed out on the 60s and 70s.
@michaelsherry59I feel sad for GenX'ers and millennials that missed out on two of the greatest decades for music. The 60s and 70s. Maybe it's more wise to not dwell on things we cannot change, especially if creating a negative emotion like anger, ... 
What speaker do you passionately want to demo?
Magnepan for Condos, if they develop it:https://positive-feedback.com/audio-discourse/magnepan-focus-group-event/https://www.hifiplus.com/articles/coming-soon-maybe-magnepans-compact-307-for-condos/ 
Recommendation for Class-A integrated amp
CODA vs Krell vs PASS - one opinion:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/new-stereo-times-review-on-coda-csib-integrated-amplifier+1 @arafiqOP: All three contenders on your list are excellent amplifiers in their own rightOP: it's more a matter o... 
Do you all agree when Prince said the 60s, 70s and 80s were the golden ages of music?
Do you all agree when Prince said the 60s, 70s and 80s were the golden ages of music?No.  But the 50's seem to marked the beginning of rock along with youth/teenager emphasized music.  The 60's had the explosive anti-establishment anti-war musical...