troutbum

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Are Merlin TSM speakers buried with their owners?
Kenny...throw out a few suggestions...$2-$3k....used is fine.  
Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby?
But Panera.....you have two of each. there'a reason.  
What artists can you not get enough of?
Basia Bulat Lenny Welch Dire Straits Ian Tyson Colter Wall Mark Knopfler Van Morrison    
Favorite Song Lyrics of All Time. What Say You?
"yeah, you got your dead cat and you got your dead dog, on a moonlit night you got your dead toad frog,  Dead skunk in the middle of the road....stinkin to high heaven1'   Loudon Wainwright III    
What do you do when the music’s not speaking to you?
I've never had a conversation with my system. My dogs maybe, but it has to be in Spanish.  
Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby?
I have money designated in my will that is only to be used for upgrades to my system.  
Favorite Song Lyrics of All Time. What Say You?
"I never eat a white one yet".. Congo Man by "The Mighty Sparrow"  
Most recent concert
Yanni....1988, Univ ot Toledo  
Do you listen to your music with your eyes open or closed or a combination of both?
eyes open, but only after donning raincoat  
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
Cyndy Lauper.   
Movie/film suggestions.
The Sand Pebbles-- by far Steve Mcqueen's best. Ditto for Neuman in The Verdict  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Van Morrison...."Stranded" Dan Fogelberg.....I know, I know....don't say it. Basia Bułat......"heart of my own. Vienna Teng...."enough to go by" Bruce Guthro..."Fiddle and Bow" Leo Kottke...."8 Miles High"    
Upgrade ....streamer or amp?
known...thanks for the suggestions. BTW....I have the original Node, not the Node2.    
Upgrade ....streamer or amp?
Russ....thanks for the constructive comment!  
Upgrade ....streamer or amp?
Whoa!,,,,If I only had enough money in my IRA to buy a streamer, I'd probably look at a used pistol with one bullet instead..  I'm 77 and live off my IRA withdrawals. However, when you drop almost $50k in a matter of a week, it does cause you some...