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Balanced vs RCA preamps
@Jpan Could be.... but it's true.  
Karen Carpeneter died 42 years ago.
Karen was dynamic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfdh9x743Vw  
What does 90% of the Absolute Best Sound Cost?
Much less than you think.  
Karen Carpeneter died 42 years ago.
She was actually better live than in the studio. She had near perfect pitch and never needed autotune like most modern singers. A great drummer too. It's unfortunate that she was pressured to lose weight to the point it killed her.  
SPEAKERS THAT SOUND ALIVE & DYNAMIC AT LOW LISTENING LEVELS
Horns make the most sense for dynamics at moderate sound levels.  
Balanced vs RCA preamps
Balanced is only good if you prefer less noise.  
Dumb question......why do you need a preamp?
An integrated can be good if you want to have a pile of gear between your speakers or run long speaker cables.  
Which sounds better 2 way or 3 way speaker design
Don't dismiss 4 ways.   
Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz?
Glad you like Madeleine.  I didn't know she's from Athens either. So thanks for that.   
Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz?
Venus Records I meant.  
Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz?
As an old rocker myself I recommend: Archie Shepp Return to Forever / "Romantic Warrior" Clarke, DiMeola, Ponty / "Rite of Strings" Madeleine Peyroux Mahavishnu Orchestra - fusion Vince Guaraldi / "Oaxaca" Isao Suzuki / "Blow Up" (preferabl... 
what’s a song cover that you think is better than the original?
John Cale "Hallelujah" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DinEKqtCDkg&t=5s  
Vintage JBL Floor Standing Speakers
I have a pair of 4343s. They sound great and have a very expansive soundstage. Imaging is great also. The only downside is the size and weight   
VU meters added to Cambridge Audio
VU meters are unnecessary but fun.  
Worth repairing a Velodyne ULD-12 from the 90's?
It depends on what's wrong with it.