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Think fast: What would you take?
Hey Ya'll,  Thank you so much for the good advice. Understandably, things audio are not at the forefront. I agree. All that stuff is replaceable. And just think of all the friendly, non-politcal, non-insulting advise we could get on this forum wh... 
Top Ten Speakers of All Time?
MBL 101e Ascendo Bayz Alsyvox Dieses Verity  
Your favorite album cover...
Two Virgins- John and Yoko Cream- Disreali Gears Malo Santana Wes Montgomery- Tequila  
Greatest Audiogon Audiophiles ever and the GOAT
Back in the day, there was Lugnut. He was polite and had the knowledge, experience to give valuable advise.    
Another turntable
You might consider a Transrotor. The Fat Bob S or Reference.  Simple design and elegant. The S accepts a second arm, not sure about the Reference.  Good luck.   
Share albums where EVERY SINGLE song is good
Springsteen- Born to Run Everly Brothers- A date with the EB. (Huge influence on emerging band of the 60s and its all on this LP)   Van Morrison/ Moondance The Doors Thelonious Monk- Monks Music F. Mac- Rumors Beatles/ Sgt. Peppers Eydie Go... 
Vote for Your Top OP'er One Only Please !
Raul.  Knows everything analog, always respectful, detailed answers.  
Magico A5, Wilson SabrinaX, or PS Audio FR30?
Congrats on choosing the Magicos! Excellent choice.  
Beautiful Music That Reduce You To Tears
Cry, by Ray Charles Cry Me A River, by Julie London When i paid $5.99 for John and Yokos Two Virgins. I cried. Kinda wish I still had it. The cover was interesting. She's Leaving Home, by The Beatles.    
How long do you or should you keep your gear.
I still have the first album I bought when it came out- The Doors.  Until the end. That's how long.  
Room Treaments - Where To Begin...
Is your stereo in a dedicated listening room, or, living, shared space?  Sometimes, you must compromise and are limited to what and where you can place things. Another good all around audio book, which mentions acoustics and treatments is Robert... 
Nietzsche and Runaway Audio Consumption
Perhaps we “audiophiles “ owe Mr. N a little consideration. He might’ve been an audiophile?  So often, when my Audiofoo buddies come over for a listening session, the first thing they do is blah, blah blah…talk about equipment, cars, etc…  They ... 
Best speakers around $130k?
Good question (because I’ve had the pleasure of listening to all the speakers I mention).  Very difficult to choose from these 3. Looks, WAF and placement might help you decide.  1. Alsyvox with external crossover. Ribbon panel. Huge, crystal clea... 
How do you know when a stereo sounds good?
When the stylus hits the groove of my favorite Howlin’ Wolf album, and my dog starts wagging his tail feathers.   For digital, that’d be Steppenwolf.   
Gamut Lobster Chair
That chair is only good for one tune. B-52s.