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Upgrade Advice for music lover
From one music lover to another ... If it were me, I’d go with tube electronics. Check out the beautifully restored and modified Dynaco Stereo-70s being offered here on A’gon from time to time. I think they are around $1400. I think Frank Van Alst... 
Faulty hearing.
I'm blessed with excellent hearing, especially for my age. There are those who post here on A'gon who can relate to your question though. You can find them on any of the after-market fuse threads. They are known as "The Naysayers." :-)Frank 
Can a $750 system sound good?
Yes, it can be done ... I once had a bedroom system that consisted of a Fisher 500 receiver that I bought at a garage sale. A Radio Shack 5-disc CD player. A pair of N. E. A. R. speakers. Stands for the speakers. And hooked up with Radio Shack wir... 
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
au_lait ...Are you still in Thousand Oaks?? 
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
Nice review, glupson.  
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
Again, talking about really good recordings, here’s another one from the Golden Age of MONO:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8cX-nYcF5U&ab_channel=MegaAlexandroidPressed on heavy vinyl from the early 50s.Here's another one. It is available as ... 
Open House With Audio Components
After spending 40 years in the residential real estate business, I'd advise packing your stuff up and putting it into storage. It is very rare to see a  high-end audio system in a resale home. I think I saw a total of two in the entire 40 years. P... 
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
I can hardly wait for the results. 
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
Talking about White Hot Stampers, buy this album. Mono, yes ... but it is Zoot Sims at his finest recorded during the Golden Age of MONO. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzJEqi4Te1k&ab_channel=AllThatJazzDonKaartI can’t speak for the reissues ... 
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
thecarpathian ..."Frank and anyone interested-Pick up a copy of the book ’The Forgotten Soldier by Guy Sajer."I just ordered it through eBay. Thanks for the recommendation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------... 
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
"I expect that millercarbon will inform me when my record arrives"I don't know whether to laugh or to say shame on you. :-)Frank.  
Just how many outlets do you need for your stereo?
Here's what I use. It has 12 outlets and they are all full. Sound Application power conditioner with upgraded receptacles. http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/soundapplication_xe12s.htm  
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
inna ... Frank,I think of John Williams as the very best classical guitarist. I prefer him to Segovia and others. I totally agree with you. I affectionately call John Williams "Mister Perfection." I even have his very first album. Interesting how... 
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
You should change from oregonpapa to proudpapa....! And to this day, I don't know how I made it out of high school,. *lol*Frank 
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
Early influences >>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bF478FHSNs&ab_channel=konidolfinehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3qY3cnrfk0&ab_channel=revived45shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGdohgbuRqY&list=RDeGdohgbuRqY&start_ra...