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Did you know....?
...that when The Rolling Stones were recording Blue and Lonesome just by coincidence Eric Clapton was also working on a new album at the same studio. They asked him to join them, which he did, for one song.  
What do you listen to when no one else can hear it
+1 Missing Persons, @billspecfoc !  Actually, 99.9% of everything I listen to no one else can hear, because it's a dedicated room, and listening time is almost always just me, though sometimes our Dachshund joins me. My wife only listens for backg... 
Too Much Music: A Failed Experiment In Dedicated Listening
It is a good read. The author's position is not surprising considering his young age. Since I am a few decades older (57 y.o.), it has been easy for me to disregard any computer audio/streaming/downloading. It also helps that my musical interests ... 
Polycarbonate Disc Bliss: The CD is alive and well
Frankie Goes To Hollywood Welcome To The Pleasuredome 
Is That A Violin I'm Hearing?
No problem, teo, come listen to my system.Tom 
Is That A Violin I'm Hearing?
And lest anyone think I'm "hearing voices", I had a buddy over at the time and he heard it too. 
Is That A Violin I'm Hearing?
To put it in context, my volume control reads from "0" to "150". I was playing the album with the control set to read "42". That corresponded to an SPL peak level of about 75 dB (didn't use my RS SPL meter, but I've gotten pretty good at guessing ... 
Is That A Violin I'm Hearing?
Know exactly what you're referring to. That's not it. That pitch change is audible without adjusting the volume. The violin part is VERY low level, I'm guessing down 60 dB or so. It happens after the heartbeat fades out. There is so much time (may... 
Polycarbonate Disc Bliss: The CD is alive and well
The Rippington's MoonlightingSting Songs From The LabyrinthShelby Lynne Just A Little Lovin'Talking Heads Little CreaturesVince Gill High Lonesome SoundWeather Report Heavy WeatherSupertramp Crime Of The CenturyThe Rolling Stones StrippedThe Rolli... 
Polycarbonate Disc Bliss: The CD is alive and well
Andreas Vollenweider Down To The MoonThe Beach Boys That's Why God Made The RadioJohn Fogerty PremonitionJames Taylor Best LiveMannheim Steamroller Fresh Aire VPaul Simon GracelandNorah Jones Come Away With MePink Floyd Wish You Were HerePrince &a... 
First investment into a turntable
@bdp24 , Sweet!!! 
need advice for sound improvement
FWIW, I use and recommend acoustic panels from Primacoustic, purchased from Sweetwater Sound. Fantastic customer service, highly recommended. I'm not an owner, I'm just a customer. A very happy customer.Tom 
need advice for sound improvement
Buy Jim Smith's book Get Better Sound.Read it.Read it again.Follow his instructions.Get your setup correct.Install acoustic treatment.Sit back and be amazed how much better your current system now sounds.The room dictates the sound. No gear can ov... 
First investment into a turntable
Good point, bdp24. I have no doubt you love your VPI, I think they are VERY nice. 
Polycarbonate Disc Bliss: The CD is alive and well
Hot Chocolate Everyone's A WinnerJk...;)...