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If you listen to anything other than Classic Jazz, don't read this.
If you're  82.5 % "there"  already,  read the threads on what a sub(s) will do for your listening enjoyment.Have you optimized the speaker position/room?  If not, it may get you closer to the last 17.5%. If your setup is in a living space, then co... 
What is tour opinion on the Aesthetix Rhea signature and the Calypso signature
lewm-Thanks for the insight. What is REALLY surprising is seeing anyone who appears to be at least 50+ and STILL not wearing a mask!MOST people seem to complying in stores, however I STILL see groups of people(mostly young) breaking protocol.Oh we... 
Favorite Recordings Featuring Odd Selections of Musical Instruments.
"I was in a band with a bassist who loved Jack’s tone, and thought it was inherent in the Guild Starfire bass he played. So he bought himself one, and was disappointed when it arrived; he didn’t know Jack’s tone was more a result of the roundwound... 
What is tour opinion on the Aesthetix Rhea signature and the Calypso signature
Aesthetix Calypso/Rhea-You have great equipment.Sit back and listen to records. The more difficult decisions are trying to figure which rules apply to avoiding getting infected!I have to avoid throngs of people not wearing masks here in SoCal.  Se... 
Favorite Recordings Featuring Odd Selections of Musical Instruments.
Not really "odd" instrument, but years ago I found a sealed copy of this. 1968 press! https://www.dustygroove.com/item/564267 I suppose anyone under 60 or so, the Moog synth is odd!Actually a fun listen. I think the choice of compositions and... 
About to audition Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Grand Reference - advice?
Congratulations on your acquisition.Timely thread.I'm about to throw out a ridiculous offer on the little sister- Beethoven Concert Grand SE. Hope it sticks. These are unfortunate times for all of us but, I've been mentioning for over a month it's... 
Ebay and AudiogoN, listings and the economic crisis.
Cartier jewelry  and Lambo's  are being listed with free shipping. 
Complete Set of Five 2013 Anthony Gallo Speakers (Excellent/Mint)
"The guy at Gallo said he would ballpark it around $5,000-$6,500 due to the reasons I have stated above."No Antiques Road Show value has been earned. Loudspeakers-audio in general only goes down in value as time marches on.$500 would be generous. 
Religious music for less than devout
"people get ready" - Rod Stewart Check out the original, by The Impressions, or Curtis Mayfield(writer)"Jesus just left Chicago" ZZ Top(Tres Hombres) https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=jesus+just+left+chicago#action=vi... 
A new Boston Massachusetts based company “Como Audio”
Looks like "lifestyle" products  to me.Probably good for what they are. Nothing groundbreaking here.Good luck to them, surviving these new times. 
Integrated amplifier help
ypsilon phaeton integrated That's some amp...Whatever you get shop around, take  your time.At that price point, you should be able to find a dealer you feel comfortable with, and help you. I wouldn't be on forums if I were about to drop that k... 
nordost frey 2 or shunyata alpha
Hmm....I've wasn't aware.This forum has members who have better ears than YOURS. 
Seems like a lot of folks are putting their Primaluna amps for sale...
Can’t avoid sounding like a broken record....great time to buy stuff.If I find an "act now" deal for a dialogue pre/monos,I just may have to grab them.Nah, I want to find the deal that will NEVER come even as this madness plays out.My PL HP is rea... 
SVS Subwoofer Isolation feet. Will I lose bass?
Not so fast...More  conflicting pseudo science-refer to subwoofer suggestions https://mapleshadestore.com/freeupgrades.php Lots of unconventional suggestions that some swear by.I have the subs on brass footers and maple slabs. Do they really do ... 
Soundsmith Straingauge cartridge taken to the next level
Years ago, I heard one played by Peter at a show. Still the "BEST" sounding cart to my ears.I've heard some of the "best" on ridiculous setups. It wasn't even mounted to a "super table" Just a VPI HRX(no slouch)and thru bookshelves, no less.These ...