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When audiophiles visit for a listening session
Well, you can't beat free room and lodging, plus a nice sounding 'phile system to listen to while waiting for the big send-off. We must choose our friends carefully. 
Need Help With a Bright System
Do you have carpet or bare floors? How many walls do you have that are reflective, meaning no bookshelves, plants, knick-knacks. Do you have ceilings that can absorb sound?Are the speakers toed-in, beaming straight to your ears?French speakers ten... 
And the winner is ... : Preamp vs. Preamp
I've listened to the Calypso, and it's quite refined. I'm sure the Lamm is an excellent unit, but synergistic matching is important. Speakers, amp, cabling, etc, and the room plays a bigger part in the scheme of things. IMHO, I feel that type of m... 
Why don't kids nowadays know about Jazz and classi
Short answer: State and federal funding for the arts in school is drying up. My daughters school is barely surviving with its music program. Though it's a public school, it relies heavily on fundraisers and donations from the parents, as the state... 
Sony DVP-S9000ES vs DVP-NS999ES for 2-channel?
I was in the same boat as well. Both Sonys don't fare well for Redbook playback. My best suggestion is to get either one modded. I have mine sent to VSE for an upgrade. I opted for the DVP-S9000ES since at the time was discontinued at really good ... 
If Audio bug never hit you, what hobby might have?
I would have added more computers to the already bourgeoning network of routers, hubs, servers in my house.