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Reel to Reel Machine for 15 ips playback
I purchased a completely refurbished/rebuilt Revox PR99 MK2 from this company 2 years ago: https://www.techtrader.ch Cost and shipping to the USA was very reasonable for a R2R tape deck this good that looks and performs like new. SQ is the very b... 
Quality step-down converter for Sugden A21SE 220V to 110V
I have moved to Europe, from the USA, twice. Simply bought myself a 2 kW voltage converter/power stabilizer. Worked perfectly for me. See my previous post on this subject. If your equipment has a switchable input and you can set it to 240V, that ... 
The best sounding live recording video you've heard...
Finally; Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks band playing Midnight Up In Harlem from the 2010 Crossroads Concert. About as good as it gets IMHO:    
The best sounding live recording video you've heard...
In tribute to the late, great, Jeff Beck, this is amazing:    
The best sounding live recording video you've heard...
School Of Rock, Middle Of The Road. Extraordinary playing by a bunch of very young musicians and a great song. To fully appreciate just how good the playing and video is, make sure you stream it to a good HT system.    
How long does it take a decent quality speaker to "wear out"?
Purchased a pair of Yamaha NS1000M speakers in 1980 and foolishly sold then 34 years latter. Still looked and played perfectly. Never had a issue with them during that time.  
Please tell me the wait will be work it......my rack
All I can say is I use a Core Audio PkyKraft 3L rack for the components and a special isolation shelf for the TT. This kit is amazingly well built, looks stunning and gives complete isolation from feedback. Here is what the system looked like befo... 
SME IV To V Upgrade, Worth It?
pindac and dover, thanks for your input and advice, which I intend to take. I am going to make life easy for myself and stick with the SME IV; paid for, installed and works perfectly IMHO.  
Experience buying from Europe?
I purchased a Michell Engineering GyroDec (version with plinth) whilst on vacation in The Netherland several years ago. At the time only the SE version (no plinth) was available in the USA. No issues bringing it back to the States (checked luggage... 
HDMI In To HDMI and eARC Out - How Do I Do This?
erik-squires, holmz, many thanks for your help, I had no idea HDMI 2 input is also eARC out, Pleased to report there is a very noticeable improvement in SQ going from toslink to eARC; crystal clear sound, wider dynamics and deeper bass. Next I wan... 
HDMI In To HDMI and eARC Out - How Do I Do This?
Thanks Eric, but my TV does not have an HDMI output, only RCA and Toslink for audio. LG model OLED65CXPUA.  
RIP Christine McVie
"Tell me lies. tell me sweet little lies" is playing in my head as I read about Christine's death. What an amazing musician that made a giant contribution to the music of Fleetwood Mac. Unforgettable, RIP.  
Only two tracks to test your system, forever!
What an interesting, thought provoking question. With live music as the standard for me, here are my two: Lyn Stanley - Pink Cadillac and Route 66 on 15ips RtR tape (London With A Twist, Live At Bernie’s). Stupidly expensive, but, SQ second to no... 
Streamer Upgrade Bluesound Node To Aurender N10
Thanks ghdprentice, good suggestion, that is exactly what I plan to do.  
Streamer Upgrade Bluesound Node To Aurender N10
Many thanks for everyones advice/input. Based on reviews, and your input, I have decided the Aurender N10 has the potential to offer a big upgrade over my Bluesound Node. I am going to look for a used N10.   Marcus