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mapman

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Retired audiophile?
I do still find audio and music fascinating as well as enjoyable and do have visions of being able to experiment more with different gear and approaches when I retire and have more time, although again on a much smaller scale.Or maybe I'll move on... 
Retired audiophile?
I'm still about 10 years from retirement more or less.I always stop once it sounds right to me. It does currently. Hopefully it will stay that way for awhile, but nothing stays the same forever.I suspect I will downsize at some point, especially i... 
Why is 2 Channel better than multi-channel?
Because we only have two ears. 
How to make a 20th C Nakamichi rig sing... ?
Another line that just came to mind that could be a very good pairing with an inherent warmer sound is QUAD L series. Very nice and affordable. !2L might work well on a bookshelf. I think there is an active powered version as well that would solve... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Here's what's queued up currently off my music server (randomly generated playlist):UP NEXT Up All NightGroove Collective - Declassified A Nod and a WinkCamel - Nod & A Wink [Japan Bonus Track] Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)Paul McCartney ... 
How to make a 20th C Nakamichi rig sing... ?
Gaz, There are also OHM Walsh bookshelf models. John Strohbeen there also is open to doing customized versions and is easy to reach by phone.There are many good sounding speakers including these but these are unique in that they enable critical li... 
What is the best HEAVY METAL speaker?
Atmosphere, very cool!I would think you and the mellotron to be a natural pairing. 
Is revealing always good?
Also, if a better player does not make anything sound better, can it really be a "better player"? Does not make any sense.Lowering the noise and distortion is the key. That would be inherent in a better player, but alone does not assure success in... 
Is revealing always good?
"Conversely, hard rock/metal music sounds really bad on an excellent CD player- I live w/ this. "I find hard rock/metal sounds similar on my system to what I hear live in different venues. That for all kinds of music is what I strive for with my h... 
Need advice on a tube line stage
Is all/most Eastern Electric gear that good?What do they do different I wonder? 
collaboration where sequel tops the original
Steve Hackett knocked the ball out of the park with his recent "Genesis Revisited 2" release. Its a must have for any serious Genesis fan. 
Classic rock: best remasters
GEoff,No objections to what anyone looks for in their recordings.Yes, you are right they give the min, max and mean as I recall. Those are meaningful standard statistics but it cannot be argued that they only tell a very small part of the story an... 
How to make a 20th Century Nakamichi rig sing...?
The amp to buy will depend on what speakers you decide to go with. I'd decide on speakers first and then look for the best amp to match. The Parasound is probably a very good choice. Might be just a bit short on power though to really drive some s... 
How to make a 20th Century Nakamichi rig sing...?
Those Nakamichis are very cool and unique pieces! I have never heard those but most Nakamichi gear through the 1980's or so at least was very good indeed and worth holding on to if in good working order. One of teh best value lines ever!FOr the sp... 
Where should I spend my $2000?
YEs, I have heard Nola Boxers run off low power tube amp (Jolida FX 10) and they shocked me how well they performed with just a few tube watts even.