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What was your most disappointing album purchase?
WHAT, nobody mentions the first couple of John & Yoko solo recordings? If it wasn't Lennon, those would have never been recorded or released.  Totally unlistenable, even for nostalgia sake.  I keep thinking my mint copies are going to be worth... 
How Do You Live The Audiophile Life
Every time I visit another city I find the high end audio stores and go for a visit.  Kick their tires and get a line on why they promote the products they promote.  I find it very helpful 
Why don’t tube amps sound like tubes anymore?
None of my McIntosh Tube components sound at all like Solid State.  I think it entirely depends on the manufacturer of the products in question.  I think some Amps have tubes for the look, not the sound 
Black vs. Colored Vinyl
@stereo5 Total agreement, especially light yellows and reds.  Quite difficult to drop the stylus where it needs to go. Yes white is terribly difficult too 
Tempted to buy a Macintosh
I own a Mac 252 and just love it.  Use my B&W 803 D4 speakers and run only digital in this system using a modest Bluesound Node 2i.  It sound exceptional in my office.  And if you are into the look, it is a look that becomes an art piece.  Doe... 
Looking for an integrated amp around 4000 to 5000.
McIntosh 252.  I love that integrated amps sound, and looks. 
Question re: DAC with network/streaming capability
Just out of curiosity, what didn't you like about the Linn? 
Analogue question
Recently My turntable was making a similar hum and the meters on my Phono PreAmp were going nuts.  Turns out it was the WiFi Satellite that I had placed near my equipment.  I had a satellite so that I could plug in Ethernet cables directly and did... 
Power Conditioners
I had an AudioQuest Niagara 1200 on my system and it didn't do much for my sound.  Moved it to the office system just for the surge protection.  I'm a McIntosh tube guy.  I just last month added a McIntosh MPC1500 Power Controller and it made the ... 
12 years or 18 years?
I'm in Atlanta, bourbon is my choice.  The older the better, if I can afford it these days 
Top ten American composers/songwriters
Yea for Zappa!   I'm also a big fan of John Hiatt's work.  Johnny Cash, for sure.  Though I don't listen to him much, Kris Kristoferson is widely respected. Love Nick Lowe, but he has not really stretched beyond his era of popularity. I just don't... 
Considering A SS amplifier
What are the sources of music you are listening to?  Mostly digital or some analog (vinyl)?  That should be a factor as well. 
How I spent my time at home
Oh, and falling, again, for Pattie Boyd. 
How I spent my time at home
I love your #6!  My issue totally. Cramped spaces and lots of cables! 
Record Store Day 2020 LIst
This is the weakest list I have seen in some time.