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What was the craziest location that you made an audio purchase from?
I bought a pair of McCormack DNA1 delux monoblocks from Echo Audio while I was on my honeymoon in 2006.  
Recommendations for against the wall high efficiency speakers
You, my friend, are wound up tighter than Dick’s hat band. Yes, it’s a typo. Hence, a flaw. Don’t let it keep you up at night. And no, 90 db is not high efficiency. It’s ok, not the end of the world. Thicker skin is surely required if you want to... 
Recommendations for against the wall high efficiency speakers
@grislybutter    Please post a link to that LaScala AK6. thanks in advance…..  
Recommendations for against the wall high efficiency speakers
@grislybutter   Your list is flawed. There is no such thing as a LaScala AK6.   And I don’t think many here would consider 90 db as high efficiency. That’s more like average.  
Can VTL 2.5 do MC cartridge?
+1 @jasonbourne71   
Aidiogon is Da Bomb!
@kota1  I like the cut of your jib…..  
Budget preamp with quality volume control
    secretguy 1,397 posts 06-28-2023 at 10:34am Like any of you could hear the difference in volume controls   Showing how much you know…….again.   The volume control used in a preamp is more important than the topology.      
New Hana Blue cartridge?
@qdrone  Maybe it’ll give YOU a lesson…….  
ak is down?
No great loss…  
Question re: Aurender N20 Server, Qobuz album takes 10-15 seconds to start playing
I had a similar issue with Qobuz streaming from a Lumin. My problem turned out to be a synchronization problem because I had recently switched internet providers. A phone call to the provider for tech support fixed the issue.  
Passive preamp
If your system is passive friendly (and you can search here to see what that means) a passive line stage is your best bet. There is no need to throw away gain when it’s not needed, I’ve had some very good active preamps up to around 8k and all of ... 
Shortest Product Demo Ever: Had to Hit the Eject Button and Get the #*@% Out of There?
@waytoomuchstuff    In my opinion, klipsch finally got the Cornwall right with the IV.  
Shortest Product Demo Ever: Had to Hit the Eject Button and Get the #*@% Out of There?
Why would you tell half a story? You can mention the speaker brand, I’m sure nobody will take away your birthday.  
Lucinda Williams' Stories From A Rock n Roll Heart.
That’s a really cool story, thanks for sharing. I have been a fan a long time and have seen her live twice. The first time was at the Disco Rodeo in NC, great show. The second time was at Bristol Rhythm n Roots festival. Not great, seemed like she... 
Lumin U2 mini vs Mac laptop sound test
I replaced a Node with a U1 mini and it was a noticeable improvement.