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Why are records still warped?
Because records are one of the most inherently flawed yet still loved inventions of all time.Next time you are on a rollercoaster, pretend the track is the groove and that you are the stylus trying to track it.See what I mean? :^)Actually riding a... 
Is my preamp useless?
Its good advice to take the cables out of the "how things sound " equation as Atmasphere recommends. Its one less thing to have to worry about in getting everything to play optimally together. 
Recommendation for a 300b Integrated amp
My advice is to listen to Almarg. :^) 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
"Mapman, I read you last post over and over but it still made no sense."Oh well. At least I tried.What don't you understand about it? I'd be happy to try and shed some light. 
Is my preamp useless?
An active pre-amp plays a big part in how a system sounds. It serves as an analog signal processor in a sense in that how all sources used actually sound are affected.So if you like the sound you gotta give the pre-amp some credit for that.The opt... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
dd no and no. My system is posted. It sounds very good to me. it's 734.5% better than March 30 1978. 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
I will assume it sounds very very good to you and most likely would to me as well given the investments in both time and money that have been put into it. So would most systems in these parts where others have made similar investments in the inter... 
3/3/2015 Another San Francisco Smash and grab
The game of survival is a dilemma. No one theory or solution is likely to resolve it fully. Too many conflicting factors including human nature. Is a game of give and take. 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Tbg,I would like to hear but have no doubt it sounds very good.One could argue that those things are heard on most good systems although never exactly the same way on any two. Personal preferences are of course a factor. That's why you can't know ... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
What is this realism that is referred to?How can anyone measure how close to it they are?Having heard many live events of many kinds in many venues over the years, including various live instruments at home, I know that each sounds different based... 
Catchy tunes that sound great?
"Night Nurse" by Gregory Isaacs. 
Jazz for aficionados
Everyone put on some jazz + chill. 😎 
Is revealing always good?
Recordings are works of art that should be reproduced as accurately as possible fbofw. Those old paintings by Michelangelo are showing their age. Someone should do something about that. 😏 
Best High End Audio Manufacturer???
Denon that is. Darn that spell checker. 😡 
Best High End Audio Manufacturer???
And toss in Denton and nad for honorable mentions.