kjohn1234

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I Sold my CD Player!!! Streaming sounds so incredible!!!
I agreed until today. Roon was updating and it was taking a while. Vinyl it is. Oh boy, I forgot how great vinyl sounds. I'm not knocking streaming by any means. It does sound incredible, but vinyl, mmmmmmm.   
As A Youngster, What Unit Puqued Your Interest In All This?
An interesting question that didn’t create a single argument. Sincere congratulations.   
8-10k budget suggestions please
I'm on the Hegel bandwagon here. I have a H390 paired with Dynaudio Contour 30s. Roon ready, just add TT  and phono stage.   
Rolling Stones - new Live Album -GRRR LIVE just. Released
Qobuz says that thay don't have rights to it yet.   
High End Intergraded comparisons, Marantz, McIntosh, Levinson, Luxman....
I have zero experience with 98% of the amps mentioned here. This is not a comparison, it’s a testimonial. I’ve owned a Hegel H390 for a year and a half. It’s connected to Dynaudio Contour 30s. I still look forward to listening and can, and do, lis... 
Best Integrated that you've heard under $5k
Limited scope of experience here, but my Hegel H390 drives my Dynaudio Contour 30s quite nicely. Factor in the very competent dac and streamer, it’s a solid choice. Lack of long promised Roon readiness deserves a demerit however.  
What Integrated Amp do You use
Hegel H390. It’s driving Dynaudio Contour 30s, quite well I might add. I’m totally satisfied with its sound quality. I sometimes listen for hours with no hint of listener fatigue. Now if they would get the long promised Roon certification finished... 
pro-ject cd box rs2 vs jays audio cd2 mk3
I have no knowledge of the Project. I did investigate the Jay’s but eventually bought a Moon Simaudio 260DT cd transport. It preforms wonderfully. Is it the best? Probably not. Is it a great sounding  deck and that’s all that concerns me.  
Suggest one obsure album we all should hear
Jesse Winchester. Just about any of his albums, but, to name one, his self titled 1st.  
New Audiophile going crazy
Time it to run out of money and breath at the same time.  
Openning a hi fi shop
How do you make a small fortune selling audio equipment? 1: Start with a large fortune.  
Opening Record Store
From a former business broker, the value is determined by PROVE-ABLE profit. Inventory, if sellable, at his cost,fixtures depreciated. If the word potential leaves his mouth,leave.  
How do I pay?
Isn’t there some sort of escrow service? 
Whats playing on your system today?
Sounds of Silence. Not the album, no electricity after the hurricane. Lafayette, La. 
Sam here.l realize now why so many people think my ideas are crazy?
Sam here.l realize now why so many people think my ideas are crazy?Just curious why you follow a declarative statement with a ? That alone reduces credibility.