soaringbear

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going from tube preamp to solid state
My experience was that I got solid imaging and wide soundstage when I switched to Mapleshade Golden Helix speaker wire. And you can try that for $150. And if you don’t like it they have a return policy. They want you to be happy with purchase. Lat... 
Why do we stop listening to new music as we get older?
I am at a renaissance of discovering new music. I have started picking  up CDs at the library and CDs at Goodwill.And, I just yesterday reached out to an old friend to ask if he had any musical artists he could recommend.I have also recently subsc... 
AUDIO SCIENCE REVIEW and $50 to spend.........
Yes, ASR is about numbers.And I think its consistent testing has a place as a means of comparison. However, I get that it is not a resource that is for everyone. Numbers don't explain everything we hear/sense. Some day maybe we will be able to me... 
Previous Ownership...does it matter to you?
Prndlus, you said it. You use your intuition.  if I get an odd feeling about the equipment or the seller, I stop looking. I think this is the heart of the question. It’s about integrity and trust. we each have our ways of evaluating a potential s...