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| Anyone else feel like it’s the Wild Wild West? soix..."So have at it — let’s empower this community in this noble task and help everyone realize the amazing potential of this magic gift to audiophiles. What say you?" This is generous lead-in that so typifies, in my humble opinion, my longtim... | |
| What is the best 2 channel listening chair? roxy54...the topic is "listening chair." His love-seats are still available for showtime and the camp recliner easily folds and stows...ready for his go-time in vinyl mono, two channel and 11.3 surround. Pin | |
| What is the best 2 channel listening chair? Kids today! :) Mine is a dedicated nearfield studio arrangement. Happenstance (there are NO coincidences) found a marvelous condition, small-body (5'5" to 5'9") La-Z-Boy recliner at a thrift store for $25.00. The rear top cushion lands atop ... | |
| Why do hipsters prefer analog? Well, a topic such as this, is there truly much to be learned, larry5729? Maybe the progression might read: tubed radios, wire recorder, reel-to-reel, Victrola w/turntable, 8-track, cassette, stand-alone-turntables & receiver, separates...t... | |
| Why do hipsters prefer analog? A "hipster" has double hip replacement enabling him to flip Benny Goodman. More Peace and Happy 4th! Pin | |
| Inside the Iso Acoustics mechanism blueranger, Another shout-out for experimentation with inexpensive Vibrapods and Vibracones under gear. "CAUTION"...they leave marks. A playing-card layer works. Do indeed pay strict attention to the weight load placed upon each individually n... | |
| objective vs. subjective rabbit hole After plowing through this heavy intro, I'm reminded of something my concise, low impact Forester pal, Sam, once observed on a road trip. In passing by a lovely stone fence in rural Maine, Sam says, "Now, there's a feller with lots of time on his... | |
| Empirical Evidence?...the gap between subjective and objective Thanks, viridian and nonoise ... Your feedback has spurred my thinking. Having grown-up around live music, the improvement of even tiny increments in that direction, for me, loom large. Through the tunnel-vision of my logic, I've assumed those ... | |
| Empirical Evidence?...the gap between subjective and objective russ69 ... I made mention of Julian Hirsh in marking the beginning of the chasm among us. Your word choice illustrates how that went down. Other publications included specifications that to this day, prove useful for many. Pin | |
| Classical Music for Aficionados ...at great risk of preaching up the choir, here are some choice TIDAL categories. I suspect similar availability on Qobuz and other services: Deutsche Grammophon 120 ECM (label) Classical Living Stereo Top 50 Decca Sound Label Focus: Mercu... | |
| Audiophile Grade Wall Receptacle Hey Folks, Another vote for Furutech. In my situation, outlet and cover from a dedicated line, and male end replacement to my power conditioner. Don't underestimate the value of a spring-loaded grip on the female receptacle on the outlet, just ... | |
| Power Cables and Wall Sockets Lights dimming when major appliances startup? 22 years ago, our solution was to have Central Maine Power Company come test the line. The following Sunday morning at 10AM, a shiny new transformer was installed next to our driveway with a more imp... | |
| I miss my Loudness Button and Tone Controls.... Thanks, helmholtzsoul... "Tune the room, the electrical grid and then minor adjustments if at all with tone control. It is usually because of a source issue. ...I have one friend that insists if it needs tone contour it must be bad. I insist th... | |
| I miss my Loudness Button and Tone Controls.... Hi barkeyzee1 Another vote for the Schiit Audio Loki Mini+ here. Seasoned music lover with a serious/fun dedicated studio. My post history has the details. What I love about the Mini+ is its simplicity, yet effectiveness of choices. Any distu... | |
| Amir and Blind Testing Objective measured findings vs Subjective, time-tested listening help fuel our hobby, often with much howling. Thanks, chayro, in requesting calm on this topic. As an over-ripened audio guy, I plead guilty to "expected" changes in adding, replac... |