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Audio equipment reviews
Reviewing The Reviewershttp://www.high-endaudio.com/RR-FREMER-A.html 
1 song you never get sick of?
The Laughing Gnomehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htdvdm7cJnA 
Please Educate Me
Apples and oranges. 
Please Educate Me
Wish I was buzzed. Those were the days... 
Interconnect RCA Cables between Preamp to Poweramp
Yes. Maybe. No. 
Replacing magnepan binding post
https://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/etv.mpl?forum=mug 
Luxman 171A turntable
According to the owners manual, the 2600 does indeed have a phono section. The inputs are right there on the back of the chasis. Regarding volume, it’s a phono section and will usually be much lower than a line source. Just turn up the volume cont... 
Audiophile Fuses: Helpful or "Snake Oil"?
Forget the popcorn, I just ordered an extra large pizza for this one...let the fun commence! 
Super new to record players
These days, we call them turntables. Can't help you on a Stylist, although that new haircut may provide less air drag in your listening room. 
Speakers behind wall of TVs?? What the ...?
Plus 1 on suspension from ceiling. For a time in the 80's, nearly every local sports-related bar had those upside down Bose 901's hanging from the ceiling. Might be a decent choice if he can find a good pair. Yeah, I know it's Bose but at least th... 
Your Top Audiophile Demo Tracks
All VinylJohnny Cash - Delia's GoneCowboy Junkies - Shining MoonRobert Wyatt - AlifibGentle Giant - KnotsKing Crimson - Larks Tongues In Aspic Part 1 
Audio Lessons Learned - post your best advice for the newer members!
"I have been an audiophile since the mid 80's.Trust your ears."+1 
Enquiring minds want to know
Can't stop laughing at this one...great job, arafiq! 
If you had a dozen pairs of classic vintage ubes in your closet
Great question. But before giving you an answer, I'll need somebody to send me a dozen pairs of classic vintage tubes. I'll get back to you after that. 
Sonny Rollins Tenor Madness - 2011 OJC pressing vs 2009 Hi Horse Records
Don't know anything about Hi Horse. I have the  2011 Analogue Productions 2 X45 version and the 1984 OJC reissue ( OJC-124).  The 84 version sounds much more natural to my ears and it isn't even close.