thecarpathian

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Best Full-Function Preamplifier
Like I said...  
Mental and auditory acuity, and aging
@giantsalami , "Eat right, exercise, live well, die anyway..." But do it in beautiful Connecticut!    
Upgrading preamp. Best for under $1K
Never mind, it got snapped up!  
Upgrading preamp. Best for under $1K
@jeffrey125 , Had, and lamented selling it. Put a couple of nos 12au7's in it- especially Amperex-and it sounds better than it has any right to for the price. They are a real bargain used. I believe there is a very nice used one for sale on the... 
Upgrading preamp. Best for under $1K
Used Odyssey Audio Candela.    
Best Full-Function Preamplifier
You are going to get Sooo many different answers...  
Mental and auditory acuity, and aging
Consumer Reports https://www.consumerreports.org/hearing-ea… Listen Up! What You Eat Can Protect Your Hearing   Got to keep that healthy blood flow to the brain!  
Mental and auditory acuity, and aging
Guys, diet and genetics are not mutually exclusive. Diet affects gene functions...  
What was your first record?
" If you're ashamed of that album, I guess I need to kill myself for my first purchase." That seems a tad extreme. I hope you change your mind.  
Fraudulent sale on eBay
I’ve done a bunch of transactions on eBay, both buying and selling with 100% positive results. I only buy and sell domestically and always check feedback and transaction numbers from whom I’m buying. Not that hard. If there’s a whiff of illegitima... 
Being alone with your music
 I remember one nite thinking, there’s nothing wrong with me,,nothing wrong with the world out there.  Right here was bad, but this is temporary.  Part of why I’ve had a wonderful life when others didn’t. @george53 , Your attitude at that youn... 
Being alone with your music
@mahgister , "Under my blanket hidden with a small transistor radio with Connie Francis ..."   You had Connie Francis under your blanket, mon ami?!! Felicitations and a cold mate to you!! 😄  
What was your first record?
A 45 of 'Devil Woman' by cliff Richard. Don't judge me.  
Being alone with your music
"You have to listen alone because people can't keep their mouths shut."   I see you've met my brother in law. Eyes open, mouth open. Hasn't shut the hell up for a minute since I've known him.  
Watermelon test for audiophiles!
(desktopguy frantically googles these unfamiliar terms, "fun" & "lighthearted") 😆