noromance

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Whats on your turntable tonight?
Sylvia Woods ‎– The Harp Of Brandiswhiere (Tonmeister 1982) 
Cost of state of the art?
@russ69 I have more money than you do so it's not a budget issue. My point is that it costs a lot to make something like this, and that there is a market for it. 
KEF LS50W 2 - 110v vs 220v
From KEF website:The LS50W uses a power supply that automatically senses the input voltage from your power outlet and adjusts accordingly. The LS50W will operate at 110VAC/60Hz or 220VAC/50Hz without any switching required by the user. Of course, ... 
Vintage SS Versus Modern
I use restored 60s tube amps and they sound better than any solid state amp I’ve ever heard. Detailed, liquid, and musical. I’ve always though 70s sand amps to be grainy and not relaxed at all. 
Help! Source Output Too High for Headphones
In-line attenuator? 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Jay McShann ‎– The Big Apple Bash (Atlantic ‎1979) 
Free in-home testing?
Can’t imagine free. You can buy some brands with a return policy. PS Audio and Tekton for example. You could also try Amazon Prime. 
What are the current useless terms in this "audio world"
"Sounds like analog""Concert hall in your living room"And...from a Clarus advert:"The music is I and I am the music..." 
What are the current useless terms in this "audio world"
"You owe it to yourself.""Best kept secret." 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Captain Beefheart And The Magic Band ‎– Bluejeans & Moonbeams (Virgin 1974) 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@tomic601 Live in London is superb…+1 I mentioned it before but did you check out the DVD? It's stunning. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Mary Coughlan ‎– Under The Influence (Mystery 1987) 
Need definitions of: Dark; Warm; and Bright
Don't forget "creamy/warm/musical" when there is loss of detail from smearing and signal degradation. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
CocoRosie - Grey Oceans (Sub Pop 2010) 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Can you stop talking about fine wines? Thank you. #offthebooze