marqmike

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Upgraditis?
I give myself a certain amount of time for that. Then that is all, because I can see myself upgrading to kingdom come. After my time is up I just enjoy why I got all this weird stuffola. 
The current best band in the world?
Don’t know anything current. Still working my way through the big band era. So I guess I have about 80 more years to go?This is a good topic bdp24. I just wanted to add something. 
What improvements did you hear in going from entry level to high end Audio?
OP-    What improvements did you hear in going from entry level to high end Audio? My wife could speak louder. "IT COST HOW MUCH?" 
Want to try separates, what to expect.
+ 1 hk fan and gochurchgo and soixIn an integrated solution they can of have all the electrical characteristics sorted out for you. So if it is a sound real close to what you like you can just swap out speaker cables, power cord and finely tune it... 
What were your humble beginnings on the path to high end audio?
1963 a 6" x 3" x 2" transistor radio bright blue with chrome speaker grille. With one ear plug speakerA Sears metal cased portable flip down turntable with removable attached speakers. Sounded good back in 1966.Then 1973 JVC receiver to go with my... 
50 years on---the brilliance of The Band and their astounding debut album.
Thanks bdp24. I was 14. Didn't really follow them but did hear their music from time to time on the radio. But I did see the movie The Last Waltz. The music I got to attribute to them made me wish they were around a lot longer than they were. Real... 
Thiel CS2.4 to what?
You might like Totem's. Changing Cardas to PAD might give you some life. I would probably tune the Theils in a little. Every time I get a major component I end up getting many other things and it all takes more time, but as they say part of the fu... 
Looking For 90% of the performane of the super expensive cables for much less money
I have to say I have got an accoustic barbeque interconnect that is very very good. I do not know how much better it gets for more. I would seriously consider that ic.  
Jazz for aficionados
Ok. This is a good friend of mine. Tell me what you think. To me this is happy jazz.'Reflections' The Dale Bruning Quartet' 
Please vote
I like, in order, 3,2,1. But what if you didn’t like those in that order. Or what if you did not like any of those at all in that list. What is important to you, the ones you like, right?  
Kinki Studio EX-M1
Very nice. Thanks for sharing. 
Talk but not walk?
Glupson that is the way I took it as a wish for a good day. Thanks' as blasphemous it may be for this particular website,' .That is funny, I agree there are more important things than what we do here.  
Talk but not walk?
Thanks uberwaltz. I like to wake up and see everyone happy, not ready to war with one another. We have such a great opportunity in this hobby that can enhance our lives. We do at all have to agree, we get to share different expriences that way whe... 
Talk but not walk?
Even though I have very little opinion on this thread except that many of the posts are fairly weird. Or maybe it is just me and that is why I think their weird. I wanted to thank Glupson for the well wishing. I hope you Glupson have a fine day to... 
Should I recap my speakers? If so who can do it?
I feel Grannyring and Timlub are fine options. I know for certain they are fine people, bending quite a bit to help others. Thanks you two. Also Grannyring thanks for being a reasoned voice on a couple of the threads. I appreciate it.