pgaulke60

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Is soundstaging emblematic of reality?
On the other hand, if you listen to some good live recordings, there is a very high probability you will never hear that same perfection and separation of instruments as you would on the recording in a live venue.  Case in point, listen to the spr... 
Best used turntable(s) around $1500.00 for playing metal and rock
Does it really matter what you play heavy metal LPs on?  There is no sonic fidelity to appreciate there...Sorry, just had to throw that out there.  I find that when I am playing my true rock n' roll LPs from the 70's & 80's I do not get the so... 
Sonus Faber peeling leather
I would say this is a total anomaly.  I wouldn't fret it.  You will get new speakers and you will be totally happen. They are beautiful looking and sounding. I'm envious.   
Why do YOU love Vinyl/or hate vinyl
When I put on Cat Stevens' Tea for the Tillerman from Acoustic Records Pressings - their first release - I heard sounds and instruments that I never heard before in any of the version I own.  That is why I love vinyl.I am also enamored with Direct... 
Tammy Holt ......She's what holds it all together.......Never gives up
WooHoo!  Total agreement.  Tammy is the best. Nothing but above and beyond from Tammy. 
GREAT MUSIC - SO POORLY RECORDED...
Not sure anything can make Meatloaf sound good - just my personal, totally biased opinion.Exile on Main Streets great treat is how sloppy and dirty it is.  That is why I love it.  Total excess in a time of total excess in the Rock Industry.Some th... 
How much discount typically for a new MC275 to expect from a dealer?
Find a walk in store that sells in quantity, then offer them 20% below retail.  Walk if they balk. 
Organizing your Vinyl: Per Madsen Design and Koeppel Design
@slaw  I agree Ryan Tinsel does good work. I wish we had options originally to get different wood that oak with the Per Madsen racks. 
Organizing your Vinyl: Per Madsen Design and Koeppel Design
@glennewdick   I get it.  They are expensive, but it is an off the shelf one time investment, that is how I look at it.  Obviously they won't be for everyone.The Per Madsen & Rackit33 products are stackable, and can be organized in multiple ar... 
Bookshelf Bake Off
Mark,Let me know when you are in Atlanta and I will introduce you to a couple of folks that will change your listening experience immensely.   
Has anyone finally decided to sell their Turntable and Vinyl collection?
@drmemory62  Thanks for supporting the Alzheimer's Association and its research to find a cure. 
AudioQuest Niagara 1000
@drowe7 .  Yes, I did add a new power cable.  Before when I had they AQ 1000 I just used a standard computer grade power cable.  Now with the AQ 1200 I use an AQ NRG-Z3 cable.Do you think that is making a difference?  We would hope so, right.  We ... 
AudioQuest Niagara 1000
@audioman58 and others.Finally got the AQ Niagara 1200 home and installed.  But there is a back story.  Bear with me.I recently purchased a PS Audio Noise Harvester.  Primarily to check it out, and to see how much noise was coming through in vario... 
It’s you.
I'm reminded of the age old bumper sticker "Mean People Suck".  I strive to not be part of the Mean People Clan, no matter what the topic.  Doesn't make for a better existence. 
Restrictions, behind the 8 ball.
Thanks Joe, Interesting thoughts. I like your methodology. I think we weigh all those factors when we look at upgrades, but certainly some overrule others.