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Herron VTPH-2 added to system (almost)
These are exquisite! And with Keith now retired, few and far between.   
For the first time...
@michaellent I assume he was being dry, tho sarcasm is hard to pick up online. You bring up a good point about the sheer number of hours needed to listen. I'm not one to hold on to records or books or media I no longer listen to or read.  @mijost... 
New Spatial Audio M4 Ultra
Oh no; he's back.   
What speakers have you mistakenly let go and then later repurchased?
@grannyring Why's that?  
What speakers have you mistakenly let go and then later repurchased?
Reference 3A de Capo-I's. Had a beautiful cherry set that I sold when I moved to Acoustic Zen Adagios. Seven years and six sets of speakers later, I saw a pair in maple show up and I couldn't resist. They're now ensconced in my new, smaller listen... 
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@tomic601 Yeah, I get pretty anal about cartridge set-up: Fozgometer, Feikert Protractor, USB micro and protractor for VTA, digital VTF. Half the fun is in dialing in as close to perfection as one can get.   
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@rauliruegas Nah. I still love vinyl to much to give up on it. And though I think/hope @mijostyn is being sarcastic, I doubt I'll ever have 2000 lps. I actively listen to all my vinyl steadily. And there are many jazz lp's I can't find on streamin... 
I feel bad for Generation X and The Millennial's
If you stream, how many Boomers actually explore the genres? Like, click on Tidal "Hip-hop" or "Indie" and listen to a few songs from 10-15 newly released albums? I mean, it's easy to shy away from genres we don't like, but there's always good gem... 
What I wish I knew before starting my audiophile journey
@antialiased interesting observation re:generational priority differences. It makes sense.  Also, I'm going to second having a good, reputable dealer who' s NOT a chain and/or who DOESN'T also specialize in home theater.   
Question about Shipping
I us FedEx - they tend to be more reliable than others. FedEx always asked how much I want to insure it for. They probably have an upper limit. I;ve never been asked to insure it through a 3rd party.  If the buyer meets my asking prince I'll pick... 
The Forgotten
I'm not sure Wharfedale qualifies as "forgotten".  They're pretty mainstream.   
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Hey @rauliruegas By original? But i have about 400 lps. I really curate my collection and if I haven't listened to an lp in a number of years I sell it. I can always stream it if needed.   
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@solypsa I had a VPI HW-19 Mk.4 before i left the hobby for a while. I know the NAD is a weak link  
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@solypsa meaning...?  
The Forgotten
Totem, Avalon, Audible Illusions,  and Well Tempered all still have major consumer profiles. In fact, totem is the highest volume Canadian speaker manufacturer.  Many audio companies come and go based on consumer tastes and finances. Others, like...