mapman

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I often notice that people who have open reel decks and/or tube equipment are nicest
Both of those relatively high maintenance 20th century technologies go for a premium price these days and require a special level of patience and dedication for sure.  
Should speakers be upgraded before preamp and amplifiers?
I can recommend the Rogue Pharoah hybrid integrated amp to easily and effectively meet your goals.  
The best opening act you've ever seen & heard?
@larsman @jimijam have you seen/heard  the extensive new Camel box set? I’m jealous of anyone who saw Camel live in their prime. That is a first class opening act for sure.  
"The room can totally wreck, or make, a system"
Room EQ Wizard is indeed your friend worth getting to know.  
Whats playing on your system today?
James Last  
Tune of the Day
Be brave.   
I Was A Skeptic Now I'm Not So Sure
Well one thing for sure: no wires no sound. Except of course if we are talking wireless.  
LoFi
Hmmm a hobby about sound where the sound actually getting better is a problem sounds like quite a problem! Human nature I guess.  
2025 Rock-N-Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees
Rock and Roll is a bygone era. If they keep inducting, there won’t be many who had any impact whatsoever left out. A lot of indictees are NOT rock and roll, not even just rock, but other popular genres. A good example of words mean nothing. It’s a... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Nominated by me for "Best Classic Rock that Few Have Ever Heard"   
Dumb question......why do you need a preamp?
Two reasons to “need” a pre-amp   1) to deliver a particular sound that you like  2) features that may be useful. A volume control would be most common.     If you already have these then you do not need a preamp.        
«Today’s Lyrics Are Pathetically Bad» Rick Beato
Consider this:   https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/10-lyrics-that-defined-2024/  
Directional wires/cables
If it's designed directional, it should have arrows on it. It's that simple. If the vendor claims it is directional and does not indicate the correct direction, that's a clear design defect and I would find another vendor.    
Has this ever happened to you?
It happens.  
A little puzzled by my newly acquired Yamaha A-S801
Not a surprise regarding Yamaha sound. Their products, like some other more mass-market Japanese products, tend to reflect general Japanese-specific listening preferences, lesser bass with somewhat tipped up top end compared to others. That makes ...