pgaulke60

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How much “suspension of disbelief do you need?”
Really depends on the venue. Some music venues have outstanding sound, others not so much.  Also depends on where your seats are.  I've been in the 3rd row and the sound is so-so.  Next night a few rows back and the stereo and definition of the in... 
The Boss is the Bo$$
My problem with Bruce & E Street Band is their sound is just so big and blasting.  It is hard to hear any separate instruments.  Just bombastic.  I can name countless large bands where you can pick out each instrument and follow it over the co... 
Turntable upgrade recommendations: SME vs AMG vs Technics vs other
Don't know what your budget is, but I love my Bergmann turntable and its linear tracking tonearm.  Makes beautiful sound and reduces issues with anti-skating, and other cartridge set up issues. Contrary to what has be said earlier, I watched seve... 
Bought a new McIntosh amp
Buyers Remorse, when you haven't listened or broken it into your system? Does not compute for me. 
Grateful Dead- Sotheby's Auction
No doubt this band was cutting edge for its time, regarding the sound their live shows produced, and the recording from them. 
Bergmann Galder Turntable
As a follow-up, I finally demo’d the Bergmann Galder.  First off, I'm lucky to be in ATL with all the purveyors of audio equipment in and around town.Listened to (demo'd) the Linn LP12, Brinkman Taurus, Transrotor Rondino, Oracle Delphi MkVI, McIn... 
Widex Hearing Aids
@hifijunkyPlease IM me. 
New TT, Arm and MC Cartridge
@kingharodLost my wife three years ago Nov 1st, 4:32pm.  Among other things, I too used these last three years to expand my audio enjoyment.  It is amazing what saving $50K in health care costs can do for someone.  Coincidently, I am also in the m... 
Record Cleaning Machines
I haven’t owned or operated a Kirmuss personally so I want to be a bit moderated in my comments.  But seems that a RCM overheating is just not right.  Seems like a design flaw to me.  I had an Okie Nokki but it was just too loud and the record fli... 
So where should the tubes be?
For me it is easier to count where tubes are not.  Uhm, CD Transport, power conditioner.  
What is wrong with my system?
Speaker Placement.  Makes all the difference in the world. 
The first system you had that was "high end/audiophile", by you standards
It was the speakers that stand out for me.  JBL L100's 
PowerBall Lottery Winner
Build the house & room first, then work on room treatments and components. 
I feel bad for GenX'ers that missed out on the 60s and 70s.
Best Rock n' Roll came out when I was in High School!   
Audiophile Vacations
@musicaddict Thanks much for your post.You more accurately depicted what my intent was in this post.  I did not mean to suggest that I was going on vacations with the specific intent of just going to record stores and audio showrooms.  They were a...