timrhu

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CD Player with Polarity Invert?
My Resolution Audio CD50 has one. 
Looking for preamp w accurate/fine volume control
Gain? I think 15 or 20db should do. 
help with music?
That's a very broad question there. Here's a thread with recommendations for perfect albums.Good luck with your search. 
disc player/transport longevity
My Resolution Audio CD-50 is 13-years-old and still going strong. I purchased a spare laser assembly just in case, but haven't installed it yet. 
Let's ID Speakers with 1st order Crossover design.
Meadowlark Audio, now defunct but great speakers. 
Are there any albums you consider perfect?
Just finished listening to Bruce Springsteen's Born To Run. Forgot just how much I enjoyed this one. It's on my list of perfect albums. 
How Long Ago Since You Cried Listening To Music?
Goosebumps? Yes. Tears? Hasn't happened yet. 
What are you 'TRULY' Looking for in Loudspeaker...
When I read your question I didn't take it that you are looking for advice, just curious as to others thoughts. So here are my thoughts. To the extent my budget and time allowed I have "studied" this in the most thorough way possible. Found Audiog... 
Every so often it happens ...
My comment was a poor attempt at sarcasm. I apologize. 
Every so often it happens ...
C'mon, isn't anyone going to attribute this to the fact that half the east coast is off the grid because of downed power lines? Of course this makes your power source cleaner. 
Monitor help.. I know I iknow... lots of threads
Well I was going to recommend the pair of Triangle Comete ES speakers which were listed today but when I went to get a link I see they are sold already. They must've been a good buy. 
Computer Audio – Help Getting Started
I went through the selection process just about a year ago. I chose a Mac Mini for simplicity. I ripped maybe a third of my cds in AIFF and store them on an external hard drive.The two advantages that sold me were the size of the Mini and the fact... 
Best travel destinations for audiophiles
Swampwalker, that's about what I expect to be the case. As a general rule, I believe people will treat you with the respect they feel they are given. At least that's been my experience. My wife is texting me in French to which I respond in kind. A... 
Best travel destinations for audiophiles
Parisians can be quite rude to English speakers; don't take it too hard. As they say - France is for French.InnaSo I've heard. No big deal as we lived in Greece for a few years. The Greeks can seem offensively rude/brusk until you learn to accept ... 
Best travel destinations for audiophiles
The Greek Isles make a fantastic vacation destination. We are heading to Paris shortly for a ten-day visit. Right now I am listening to my French lessons while driving. Man I am excited about this trip.