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I HATE the song Salt Peanuts
Or a low salt diet...Ok, now I can't get that stupid song out of my head! Its very catchy! 
Why do some audiophiles beat up McIntosh?
I think I heard a new Mc integrated amp recently that was perhaps CLass D/switching of some sort and seemed to have good speed and control accordingly. Audition was brief running of some newer larger and fairly pricey Totems that I had heard of ot... 
For Moody Blues fans
Check out Michael Pinder and the infamous mellotron live in that video. Not many of those around anymore these days, replaced by synthesizers. Far out! 
For Moody Blues fans
JW also has a new solo album out that I think his fans would enjoy. Haven't heard the whole thing yet but some nice new tracks have popped up so far. Very good sound quality! 
For Moody Blues fans
Nice! THanks!BTW, Justin Hayward small venue solo tour this fall! My favorite venue where he will be is already sold out but I will be eyeballing that! 
Why are wireless headphones so rare?
"Why do people keep putting up with the hassle of wires? Is it just a lack of knowledge about wireless headphones?"That may be one reason. For example, I know little about them these days. Are there wireless headphones that test out as well as wir... 
'Goner thoughts on potential compatability issue?
Suggest the buyer try it with another system if possible, or try another CD player again with target system but if not just take it back. 
Does Mc Intosh make reference gear
"I'm sure audiophiles would give more props to Mc Intosh if they made some cutting edge products. "I think Mc cares more about retaining the value of the brand than catering to audiophiles. I don't blame them. The brand is what distinguishes McInt... 
I HATE the song Salt Peanuts
Hate is unhealthy. Learn to love! 
Tweak you gotta try. Post your results...
Iso,We have lots of magnets on fridge in kitchen adjacent to my family room with smaller system. Now I know why that sounds so good! I will be afraid to move them! :^) 
Current amp vs Voltage amp
...plus I must add that I share the feeling expressed by many others that I do learn things of value from Ralph's posts and I thank him for that as well. 
Tweak you gotta try. Post your results...
TAT,That's a very good perspective to have! I feel the same way.Unfortunately, when it comes to Geoff specifically and his ideas and products, it just has not been worth it to me. The nonsense tends to greatly outweigh an dilute any value that mig... 
Current amp vs Voltage amp
"I would have loved to see some valid discussion from the other side."I think there has been some of that. ANy specific questions or subtopics of interest?"I agree and wish other builders/designers would express their beliefs and ideas."There is a... 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
Hallelujah!!!!It's about time that 1990's style website got a makeover! :^)THanks John S! 
Tweak you gotta try. Post your results...
"Mapman, nice try but I don't sell magnetsYou get points for that but you do sell other items that you tell people to apply out of signal path similarly, the more the merrier. So you lose the points back for that." I just want to help audiophiles ...