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tony1954

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Why discussions generate into personal affronts...
Shouldn't that be "people degenerate into nastiness in discussions..."?Just kidding, of course.I believe it happens because we live in a world that is increasingly becoming black or white, right or wrong.The reality is that the world is mostly sha... 
Hi-Fi Lo-Fi
How can we expect people to see the light when their eyes are closed.If all you hear is what comes out of your phone's ear buds or the built in speakers on your TV or laptop, why would you spend the money?If more people could somehow be exposed to... 
First Post- what not to do
Don't let anyone use your turntable, unless they own one themselves. 
Why Does All Music Sound the Same; An Explanation
I found this a few weeks ago an I think it will help answer your question.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVME_l4IwII 
Vienna acoustics waltz and Bach
I find myself in the same circumstances as you were when you post this comment. I am curious whether you found the brackets from an alternative supplier. I just can't justify the stupid price that Vienna Acoustics want for two pieces of bent metal. 
Platter mat insanity
I will preface this post with the disclaimer that I am NOT an engineer and do not have a vast knowledge of the dynamics of a stylus in a groove going around in circles. However, I can't help thinking that this is somehow analogous to salmon fishin... 
Cover songs that are better than the originals.
Very hard to remake Beatles songs, but Joe Cocker's "Help from my friends" is a masterpiece. I have always believed that a cover should add something to the original and Cocker's version turns the song 180 degrees. 
Can't we all just get along?
The term, social media, is a misnomer. These days it is actually anti-social media. Just because you have anonymity is no reason to be rude. A good rule of thumb is to never type anything that you wouldn't have the courage to say face to face. Mus...