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John Prine, singer, songwriter, legend - Dead at 73 from COVID-19
'Sitting here spinning some JP with alligator tears in my eyes and knowing the world is a better place because..."Huh? https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=alligator%20tears 
Synergistic Research Galileo SX phono or Nordost Valhala 2 phonocables?
Why break up the SR synergy of the entire system?Try both, and return the other. You're only out shipping cost.In the end, it's a subjective call anyway.I'm a Nordost user-Wall to speaker.Avenger Reference-great table. I don't know what I'd prefer... 
Getting it on with Prog
"the 180 Gram re-issue, cut from the original Analog master tape CTTE is spectacular, pricey at $32, but I'm getting my $$$ worth with renewed enthusiam to spin it."richmon-in any form, CTTE is spectacular. Being a "stamper"  snob, I  find like mo... 
Getting it on with Prog
I have nothing new to add but....Played my excellent copy of  Yes "Close to the Edge"  What a spectacular piece of music. I nominate it as the equivalent  of Ludwig V's "Ode to Joy""I get up, I get down".... cue pipe organ-at MAX VOLUME! One of th... 
End-Game RCM thoughts/advice
"If you don't want to spend the time cleaning your records, here is another option."Great service, business model looks unprofitable and short lived. I hope they are successful.At $5.00 per record,doesn't seem like there would be much left over on... 
How to know when an audio component has degraded?
uh simple...you have a  4 year old cart. If your favorite records are starting to sound off, and those 4 years mean some consistent use, good chance the stylus is telling you it's nearing retirement.Look for an upgrade. Good chances are, you may f... 
10 Audio Cable Myths and Facts
The masses simply REFUSE to stop spending money on all the hocus pocus that you speak of.We want MORE cryogenic treated, directional, expensive STUFF.Thanks to the state of affairs, I purchased a titanium/carbon fiber wrapped  kniffle rod at COST.... 
Moving: Where should I place speakers in my new room?
This IS NOT a "one size fits all" but I found, it put my speakers with my particular setup, in an area that make them sound acceptable. Without that calculation, adjusting by ear it puts the speaker in the same area. http://www.cardas.com/speaker... 
Moving: Where should I place speakers in my new room?
Whatever the compromise is between your ears and the S.O.(the boss)Its a family room with a TV in the corner, so compromise by default.If that were a dedicated room, they would be somewhere around 6 feet out, 3 feet from the side wall, firing the ... 
new D’Agostino progression impressions
"The sound quality is outstanding by any standard but not the usual solid state presentation, particularly in the midrange. Vocals are produced in a manner similar to vacuum tubes"  That seems to be the  benchmark of a proper SS amp.  Looks like t... 
End-Game RCM thoughts/advice
If I were looking for an end game RCM, the Ultradesk would be first on my list.With the state of affairs, finding one at CONSIDERABLE markdown now is realistic.I won’t be surprised this unit would be marked down much lower if you negotiate. https... 
Any recommendations for an amp repair shop in or near Westminster, CA??
I've had a good experience  with this company https://www.georgemeyer-av.com/  
amp hiss impact on speakers
Uh, guys it's APRIL FOOLS DAY. 
3D Printed records??? Apparently it's happening... Check dis out, vinyl fans...!
I was ready to donate to a Go Fund Me page. 
perpetuum ebner
It appears to be a $4K MSRPAs mentioned in other threads, now and the coming months is a time to grab something if you're in the position to do so.I see it nearing half off. For the current market-excellent. Put a $1K LOMC @ sale price and you hav...