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Now I am in a Delimma
Tektons I’ve heard sound nothing like the Klipsch Heresy iv. Totally different designs and sound. If that is the sound you like go for it. Doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. A lot of the exiting jump factor has to do with the compression driv... 
SoundSmith cartridges how good?
Would I like a Soundsmith cart?  Currently use Denon DL103R on Linn Basik tonearm.  Like it a lot.   Non nonsense, just rock solid top to bottom.  
Game Changing Tweak
http://changingminds.org/disciplines/argument/fallacies/a_distraction.htm 
Game Changing Tweak
What about Bandwagon Fallacies?It happens. Especially with hifi’s. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argumentum_ad_populum 
Do you ever miss vintage gear you no longer have?
No.  Always something better out there ahead.  
The Absolute Sound vs Pleasing Sound
https://thebestschools.org/magazine/15-logical-fallacies-know/ 
Tube Amp in Snowpiercer
Let me know when someone flashes a Schumann Generator on a TV show.   Can’t be “ Lost In Space” or “Power Rangers” or any show written by guys who know nothing  about science.   
Need thoughts on how to Best Max SQ when Streaming?
With hearing issues and listening at low volumes, a double whammy, I’d be looking at adding Digital Signal Processing to the streaming to help compensate. Minor tweaks alone are not likely to cut it. Some major intervention is in order.here is a g... 
members and their systems
Oh no....  @gordon let the cat out of the bag!Just follow the money..... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
“Spinozza” by David Spinozza. 
Your favorite album cover...
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Something_for_Everybody_(Devo_album) 
Where to locate Equipment?
Anything goes.  You never know what sounds best until you try and hear it.  
The Absolute Sound vs Pleasing Sound
Nice guesses trying to understand what makes people tick. Keep at it. There might be a Nobel Prize in it for some lucky all knowing audiophile someday who is able to accurately label all others in regards to what makes them tick. Or even just why ... 
Why would anyone want class AB amp when class A always sounds better ?
Clas A amps DO NOT always sound better. They should in theory perhaps but this ain’t theory now is it? 
members and their systems
There are a few noisy intolerant mental cases here these days as one quickly finds out. Also a lot of very fine people.Many have been at this for a long time ie a lot of old geezers like myself near or at retirement. Things get old and you sell th...