quincy

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One of the most pleasurable aspects of this hobby!
@stuartk  Why do you feel the need to diminish members posts? Is it a power trip you seek? If you have never purchased a record or cd because you did not like 100% of the songs, you are missing out on a lot of pleasure and memories! You may wa... 
What are we hearing below 20hz?
Interesting post!  Thanks for the question and replies!  I found it interesting and educational!  
Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby?
Tough question.  I recently purchased a Wiim music streamer and a Schiit Audio phono stage.  Both together were about $ 800.  Not a lot of money in this hobby.  Both components work well.  I believe I'm done with large ticket items, with the excep... 
Disagreements and Conflicts between Audiophiles have we lost our brotherhood and maturity?
Calvin,  Yes, I agree with your comments and post.  When a member asks others for their opinion on something there is always a group of folks (experts) who need to lambaste that person and shoot down their experience.  These negative encounters ha... 
Shipping costs- WTF
Covid was a great excuse for companies to raise their prices across the board. I agree, costs are never coming back down.  The genie is out of the bottle on this one....  
A life sentence!!!
Conrad Johnson Premier 17 LS pre amp ...my sweetie.  
How long should high quality speakers last?
Good question!  Good replies!  Good post!  Thanks!  
Potential relief for tinnitus?
Thanks for the post!  On going research looks kind of promising.  Perhaps someday.....I myself suffer from Tinnitus and don't like it at all!  
Unipivot tone arms
Wow!  Great post!  Thanks to all for the excellent responses.  I learned quite a bit!  
When to change a cartridge?
Good Post!  Thanks for sharing knowledge everyone!  
Has it all been worth it?
I'm 70.   Started in this hobby/quest back in 73. Each step of the journey has been a valuable learning experience. I would do it all again in a heart throb. I've got one daughter who is a budding Audiophile, so have been coaching her along th... 
Tweeters with or without fluid?
  jmera   Good information!  Thanks!  
Calculation verification please
Atmasphere!  Thanks for the clarification!  
Calculation verification please
Interesting thread!  I always thought loading was to dampen the stylus against any 'ringing' which may occur...  
Tweeters with or without fluid?
The tweets in my Kef speakers use Ferro fluid. Yep, it dried out . I cleaned and replaced the fluid. Tweets now sound like new. I did a post on this subject a few years ago. So far so good!