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Does it make sense to "ignore low ball offers"?
50% of new if outside warranty always seemed to me to be a reasonable asking point when I’m selling and that’s how I bid when buying. How did I come up with that number? I bought a HK USP40 pistol about 25 years ago. Hated it. Ergonomics, size, ... 
UPS Driver Literally Drops Package with New Hana Umami Red
Well, if it makes you feel better, the warehouse/hub guys were playing soccer with it, so the simple drop from waist high is the least of the G-forces it’s encountered. 🙄  
AI and the future of music
Well, it’s not like anyone has a time machine and can go back in time to kill the person who was inventing the Hurdy-Gurdy. Or the “Jews Harp.” MAN those are annoying… Reminds me of a story about Keith Jarrett’s air of superiority about not usin... 
My Heresy IV at 168 hours w/ a change of tubes.
I came within minutes of calling HiFi Heaven for a return. I bought a pair of Klipsch Heresy IV’s about 2 months ago - same price, fast shipping. Got ‘em connected and placed correctly and… they sounded awful. Thin. Harsh, remote, choked down s... 
Bookshelf Speakers Sitting On Dual Subs?
It seems to work for some people.   https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb42g0-goldmund-samadhi-full-range  
Why 432hz Tuning?
@llg98ljk  Someone once told me the definition of “perfect pitch” is tossing an accordion into a dumpster and it lands on a banjo.  
Why do almost all women today hate home audio?
My wife has never really listened to music much. She has a collection of LP’s from the 70s-80’s consisting of John Denver, Barbara Streisand, Joanie Mitchell, Janis Ian, Bread, Dan Fogelberg, some classical, some show tunes - several hundred reco... 
How To Keep Cat Off Stereo Equipment?
Aluminum foil.   BTW, I love cats… but I can’t ever eat a whole one.  
Is soundstage DEPTH a myth?
@rodman99999 Who asked you?   The OP asked if there was mythology involved, I accommodated him with the POV of an EXPERT/professional in the field. Sheesh. My background is in science/medicine. Questioning is second nature for me. We don’t T... 
Is soundstage DEPTH a myth?
A’gon site won’t let me post the complete link, but if you want another answer, some food for thought, try searching for gramophone-dreams-26-nelson-pass-harmonic-distortion. Of course, those among the audioscenti here who have golden or platinum... 
Why do we stop listening to new music as we get older?
One of my favorite radio stations is local WTMD - Towson State, MD - college radio.  I grew up in the 1970’s listening to WUSF “The Underground Railroad” outta Tampa, FL, and KFAT 94.5 Gilroy, CA, then others like Bayern 3 München or whatever coun... 
Beatles vs. Stones
Never did care much for the Ruttles, more of a Stones fan. Besides, they’re different styles and of different roots. Not to mention the fab four barely made it a decade while the bad boys of rock and roll were still playing to stadiums full of ar... 
Totally Ridiculous....Auditions on YouTube!
😆   A difference is a difference no matter how small.  
Whats playing on your system today?
Miles Davis “Miles Ahead.” It’s the Waxtime 180gm release and sounds good enough. Grows on you.  
The best plug in filter ever!
If only your link showed actual results….