mapman

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Decision: keep the Project Classic or buy into a Linn Axis?
A lot of people I meet dismiss the Axis as a budget table, until they hear it. Well it did not cost a lot relative to the lp12 in its day and certainly not in comparison to tables these days so budget is an accurate term but in no way is releva... 
The Most Philosophical Song You Ever Heard
The Moody Blues in general were most philosophical. Nothing like it/them and their run of excellent and unique recordings in their day.  They took the musical experimentation of the Beatles to the next level. The rock critiques generally despised ... 
Amp in a Bottle - AGD Productions Interview
Oh nice!  
Adding an ignore list feature to audiogon
Easily done, self-serve, no need for others to do it for you:   “Never wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty and the pig likes it.” ― George Bernard Shaw      
Is advice from a constant upgrader to be avoided
Everyone should decide for themselves who to trust and take advice from. Many factors involved. Value of experience with a lot of stuff will vary case by case, but with the right person is a good not bad thing.  
New Tidal Plans and Changes
Sounds like a good move to be more competitive.    
A guy asks a question about high efficiency speakers........
@hilde45  +1 Occam's razor.    
Decision: keep the Project Classic or buy into a Linn Axis?
Added an auto arm lift device and use a different felt pad. That’s it. Nothing major. Axis is good to go out of the can if still in good working order.   Also the Basik tonearm works great with low compliance DL103R MC cart.  Can highly recommen... 
Is advice from a constant upgrader to be avoided
I've had most of my stuff a good 10 years+ now.  I got the urge recently to try something new. Then I listen more and think:  why?  What do I hope to gain?  No good answer other than to see what wonders newer technology might work.   
Is advice from a constant upgrader to be avoided
So many good flavors of sound. So little time. ....and money.....   I use Plexamp music streaming app running on an old iPhone straight out to $30 Audio Technica Bijoue headphones at work and the music is sublime, extended, crystal clear, all th... 
Decision: keep the Project Classic or buy into a Linn Axis?
I’ve had my Linn Axis for 35 years now and it’s not going anywhere as long as it continues to deliver that beautiful music the way it always has to-date. . A classic piece!  
HiFi vs MidFi
I'm coming over to tubebuffer's house for listening session. 🥳  
Bel Canto Black EX Integrated vs. E1X Integrated
Don't know but I can say even the modest C5i sounds wonderful though only 60 w/ch and separate streamer required.   
Experiences by Owners of Lyngdorf Integrated Amps using the Room Correct feature
Good question.   
What's Going On?
It’s a great tune with a great empassioned vocal performance in particular that communicates anger and frustration yet hope and  can inspire and as a result make people take notice and can pretty much mean almost anything to anyone which is largel...