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Cary Preamp SLP-94L
What amp do you plan to pair your new pre with?  And what's your budget? 
Sale on Acoustic Sounds Blue Note 45's
@rshak   Thanks for the perspective.  I went ahead and picked up the Jackie McLean title.  At $25 the risk seemed pretty low.  I've been picking up the QUIEX and Mosaic pressings lately as I find them to be a pretty good value.  UA mono represses ... 
EAR founder has cancer
I begrudgingly got another screening colonoscopy in December.  Stories like this remind me why I and all of you should continue to get screened at whatever frequency your doctor recommends.  In most cases colon cancer is completely avoidable with ... 
Sale on Acoustic Sounds Blue Note 45's
How are the sonics on these?  Anything close to the Mosaic or QUIEX BlueNote pressings? 
best phono stage under 10k
Another vote for the Herron phono stage. It’s not warm...it’s dead on neutral but with wide open sonics. To attain the slightest touch of warmth, but while maintaining air, detail, and image, I use NOS Mullard 7308s in my VAC linestage. 
Jazz for aficionados
@orpheus10   Couldn't agree more with this:there are more jazz LP's better than KOB than you can shake a stick at; you let them pick theirs and you pick yours.KOB is sort of like a gateway drug.  It was easy for the masses to get their head around... 
Home Theater Done Right: Millercarbon's System
@millercarbon  Thanks for sharing your labor of love 
Audio Rack Selection
why do people think any custom woodworker can design and produce a high quality audio rack engineered to enhance sonic qualities of your audio gear?  Sure it may look nice and it could end up being heavy but lets be honest, it's just furniture and... 
Disappointing On Mcintosh......help
@cydrone  Why do you think you're "supposed" to like McIntosh?  There are so many alternatives out there...go find something appealing to you instead. 
Life is too short to buy someone else's favorite stereo gear
I think @erik_squires is asking why someone would buy a system recommended by another in the absence of any other supporting information to make a decision? I suppose you could do that assuming a good return policy but honestly, who does that?  Th... 
Audio Rack Selection
@bhaudiophile  Are there any other quality racks out there at better price points?I think I found myself roughly in your budget space when searching for a decent rack.  I couldn't be happier with the Symposium Acoustics Foundation rack.  http://ww... 
SLI 80 Tube Rolling
I'd send an email to Steve Witek to confirm one way or the other. 
Signal break up on 7 month old Bluesound Node 2i
I suspected that would work.  Good luck! 
Jimmy Heath, NEA Jazz Master and link to bebop era of 1940s, dies at 93
Yes, there aren't too many living links remaining to fundamental and bop jazz.  We have several such as Lou Donaldson and Sonny but it's sadly just a matter of time before the chapter turns in full.  I cherish these living treasures today.  The mu... 
Phono Preamp Tube Rush
Agree completely with the several posts above this one.  I do find the science and psychology of my own perception interesting.  @lewm   Agreed, that being honest with ourselves is not always the easy path.  I'd rather be happy than right.  Open-m...