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New Unreleased Art Blakey
@aewarren:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/lee-morgan-documentary 
New Unreleased Art Blakey
I suggest you listen to the album on your streaming subscription service..Pandora, Spotify, Tidal..etc..Listen for yourself and make your own decision.  I've read too many reviews that I didn't agree with.  As Richard Pryor once said:"No one ever ... 
New Unreleased Art Blakey
If it's on vinyl, you'll be getting an original first pressing of music recorded 60 years ago. 
What will audiophiles do Different?
I wouldn't go near a turntable or a vinyl LP.  I'd give class D amps a much closer look.I'd give multiple subs more consideration in my 2-channel rig.I'd attempt to build a system that would only stream music or play back only file based music...n... 
Is there a magic formula for spending on components in a system
Magic formula is simple.Spend right up to your limit...or to all you can afford...and you'll be there. 
Will a $700 turntable outperform a CD player?
Get yourself a CD player and move on.If you're not already established in vinyl and $700 is your budget...CD is the way to go.  Excellent sound, more available music and way more bang for your buck.I own two turntables and around 4k vinyl albums..... 
What are the sexiest components ever made?
+ 1 on the :Oracle turntables and CD transport... 
Doe you enjoy your listening to music and your system more with others or alone?
As the great Gilbert O'Sullivan might say:"Alone Again, Naturally" 
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
Is there a feature on Audiogon that allows you to block a particular poster? 
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
An audiophile is anyone that declares or considers themselves to be an audiophile.You don't need any approval or certification from anyone else to be considered an audiophile.And lastly, an audiophile doesn't care whether you think he is or isn't. 
How Long Did It Take You To Build Your Dream Setup?
I didn't start seriously working on my system until I was 50 years old.5 years later I had my dream system.Now I'm almost 70 and I'm dreaming of new stuff again. 
Magico M9 The new 'norm' in speakers
You need four monoblocks to run those beasts. I’d love to see the companion amps, preamp and sources to make those bad boys sing.Probably another $200k in cabling just to power up. 
What's a better choice? Manley Steelhead Phono or Audio Research Reference 2SE Phono?
You may get more system symmetry with the Ref2 SE. 
It was 20 years ago today...
Happy 20th Anniversary Viridian!Hang in there...five more years until your silver anniversary... 
Where to rent 4k Blu-Ray Discs Online?
bkeske.....thanks for the suggestion.However, I'm looking for a service that will mail me the discs like Netflix does and that I can also return the discs by mail.