mapman

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Those who seek to deny access to information
+1 @jji666  
Law of Accelerated Returns
It’s true the most important ingredient is caring, not money.   I know my hifi sounds good and the way I want it to sound to me. Lots of time and sweat and a few $$$s spent over the years to get it that way. Also listening to everything and anyt... 
Are you pairing Tube Preamp/Line Stage with Class D Power Amp?
Yes Audio Research sp16 to Bel Canto ref1000m monoblocks. Love the pairing. May be trying something new soon. Always looking to downsize. . See here: https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/9811    
KEF Blade 2
Not likely to spend that much on speakers. But if I were……  
KEF Blade 2
That’s awesome. Something real  you can sink your teeth into. Have a pair of ls50 metas and the originals they replaced. Can’t wait to hear the new Blades. Maybe someday.  
KEF LS50 Meta
Still loving mine. Planning to try out a nad m33 soon to see if it can replace what I have. Expecting it will do just fine with the KEFs in the smaller room ( see my system pics) but my big Ohms in  the much bigger room where I tend to go with hig... 
A Suggestion Regarding Removal Of Posts
There you go........plain and simple...  
Is Old Music Killing New Music?
Looks like someone let the grouchy old men out...  
Is Old Music Killing New Music?
One of teh nice things about streaming is it enables exploring music that otherwise might go unheard.   You don't have to buy to listen and you can let the service decide what to play next that you might like....you don't have to even know about i... 
Is Old Music Killing New Music?
THere is a composer/conductor named Steve Hackman who is taking new music like Rap, Radiohead, Coldplay, and others and mixing it with the classics to form new hybrid versions of the older classic standards that might appeal to a wider modern audi... 
Is Old Music Killing New Music?
Neither of my 20 something kids are big fans of new music only. My daughter likes the 80s in particular and both mix it up quite a bit. I’ve always exposed them both to all kinds of music growing up both at home and about. Streaming services chang... 
Those who seek to deny access to information
Sounds like there are some frustrated censors out there.   
Is Old Music Killing New Music?
There is more and more music to choose from over time.  That’s a wonderful thing!  
Law of Accelerated Returns
Call it what you will it is  all about how much one values any particular improvement and how much it costs to achieve it.    
Law of Accelerated Returns
You can’t hit the target until you know where it is.