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It was 61 years ago today...
@bigtwin  Good point!  
Instrumentalists you can recognize after 6 bars..?
After six bars I can't even think of my name, let alone my designated driver.  
Welcome to Hell, here's your 8-Track
In the 70's I had quadraphonic system; 4 channel Harman Kardon receiver, four Sansui speakers, a BIC turntable, and four channel Akai 8 track player/ recorder. There were a number of four channel prerecorded albums available in 8 track. I had a nu... 
Leonard Cohen Tribute - Here It Is
I got the CD yesterday. As a years long Leonard Cohen fan I preordered it weeks ago.  After a first listen I liked the Gregory Porter, Mavis Staples, and Nathaniel Rateliff tracks best. May take a few listens to click with the rest.  
What speakers have you mistakenly let go and then later repurchased?
Totem Model 1 Signature. Sold a pair years ago. Bought another pair a year or so afterwards. Eventually sold those. It's been years since I sold the second pair. Every now and then I look for another pair. There is something amazing about the way ... 
Best sounding Johnny Cash CD(s)?
There are six albums in the American Recordings series. I have all of them. They are excellent!    
Schit Audio Marketing Department: Can We Give them a Hand?
Just a goofy attempt at a little fun.  
Schit Audio Marketing Department: Can We Give them a Hand?
This thread is one big Schiit show.  
Fake Audiophiles
Sorry if I'm out of touch, but I can't imagine an audiophile really caring that much about the term.  
Legacy Audio Impulse integrated amp (200W/Channel SS amp) - low volume issue
I once had that Legacy integrated. Yes, it was built by Coda. The volume control on my amp had the same characteristics as you described.  Very nice sounding amp; matched well with the Dynaudio Contour S1.4 I used then. Wish I would have kept that... 
One guitar, or three?
Short lived but thoroughly enjoyed, The Traveling Wilburys.  
What are your TonTrager stands sitting on?
I have two Tontrager/ Harbeth systems. When I got my first set of Tontrager stands I called Tontrager Audio in Germany with the question if slate bases were the only recommended type. I asked about granite. She said I could try it, although she ha... 
hana ML vs Rega Ania pro on Rega P8
I have a Rega P8 with Hana SL. I have not used any shims.  
REL T7x or T5x for Small Room
My second system is in a 10x10 room; Harbeth P3esr 40th anniversary. I tried a REL t7i. Too much bass. Sent it back a got a T5i. Much better results.  
Procol Harum’s Gary Brooker, Singer and Co-Writer of ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale,’ Dies at 76
Just pulled out my LP and listened to A Whitet Shade of Pale. Wow! RIP