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What's the best and/or favorite piece of equipment you've owned? And do you still own it?
The only piece of equipment I still own since I bought it new back around 1983 is my ENTEC Subwoofer. Having owned it that long should give you a hint how much I like it.  
Phono preamp worth it with MM cartridges?
You need a phono stage to play a record. Don't understand the question. 
How do you know what you're missing?
Listen to unamplified live music.  
Speakers which always sound good
I just have to say, it is true, I have yet to see a house that has a good room for a stereo. It is frustrating. But then again audiophiles are probably in the 1% category.  
has anybody else noticed this about singers?
Let's define "resonate" because I am not sure what meaning you are using.Is it: "Hmmm that idea resonates with me." ? Or is it: "That sound causes a resonation in my ears.: ?  
Looking for new speakers
High output from the main instrument or vocal. Hmmm still sounds like distortion from the turntable setup to me.  45RPM audiophile especially. Hmm more dynamics, bigger demand on the turntable cartridge, tracking, tonearm etc.   Do you have your t... 
Looking for new speakers
I actually am leaning towards the source (turntable, tonearm or cartridge) being the problem.  Just because the dealer set it up does not eliminate it as being the problem.  
Looking for new speakers
Isolate the problem before you start buying stuff.  Troubleshooting to isolate which component has the problem is easy if you use logic and deliberate methodology.   It would be a shame if you bought new speakers and the problem is still there. Ri... 
An EXPERIMENT for those who have never heard differences in cables
When I was winding pickup, I used 42awg. I bet about 50 strands of that braided together would do the trick.  
Why are there so many wooden speakers?
I used to work at Gate's Learjet factory. The cabinets built for them were corrugated aluminum with real wood veneer. They sound deadened the interior with lead vinyl sheets.  I would think these materials would make great speaker cabinets. But it... 
Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience
ProAc 
Tekton Design Moab
Ha, ha Stevie Nicks makes me cry anytime I hear her on any system. Her voice is very painful.  
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
No true Scotsman would ever accuse someone else they are or are not an audiophile.  
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
Does a person have to run a vineyard to appreciate wine? Does a person have to manage a creamery to appreciate premium ice cream? To be able to design and build speakers is a talent. Some who do are not even audiophiles.  Going by your logic one w... 
Speakers that are a great value!
The price we would pay for drivers, crossovers, etc is NOT the same price a manufacturer pays. They get high volume (pun) discount deals.  To be profitable a direct sales business would have to have a 200% markup to stay in business. A company wit...