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does temperature affect speaker performance?
Let me first state that I have little to no scientific experience. But hold on now. Sound travels at 343 meters/ second at 20 degrees C, or 68 degrees F. I would guess that an average listening distance between speakers and listeners ears is close... 
Buying my 1st new LP in 42 years..Suggestions?
Whatever you want  
Harbeth P3ESR Anniversary edition. Worth the Upgrade?
I set my P3esr 40th up in my main system (temporarily set aside SHL 5+ 40th). I dialed in my REL Strata III at around 80 hz as did Yogiboy. Sounded great. The P3 was easier to integrate with the sub than the SHL 5+. 
Harbeth P3ESR Anniversary edition. Worth the Upgrade?
I have not compared the two models but I do have the P3esr 40th anniversary pair. I use them in a second system. They sound much bigger than they are. When I first got them I put them on a 24" pair of two column metal stands that I already had. So... 
Rega P5 to P6?
Elizabeth, just moments before reading your last post I concluded a phone call with my dealer. I ordered the P8 which should be released sometime in December. He agreed the P6 is more than a sideways move from the P5, but having auditioned the P8,... 
Rega P5 to P6?
Thanks Elizabeth. I was wondering if that was the case.  
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Itzhak Perlman 11/10/18 at Krannert Center in Urbana, Illinois. 
Starting a second system
Another Leben/ Falcon recommendation. Call Charlie at Stereo Haven in Illinois.  
More Blood on the Tracks (New Bootleg Series)
You can can listen to it on NPR. “First Listen” 
BEST MALE VOCAL EVER
The only king the USA ever had: Elvis! 
Luxman L-509X
Simaudio 600i v2 specshttps://simaudio.com/en/product/600i-v2-integrated-amplifier 
Amplifier for Harbeth 40.2
I heard the 40.2 driven by Vinnie Rossi's newest design amps at Axpona 2018. Wow! I also heard the SHL 5+ 40th anniversary speakers driven by the LIO integrated at Axpona 2017. Based on what I heard I bought a pair of the SHL5+. As impressive as t... 
Dynaudio Special 40 or OLD Dynaudio Focus 160?
I have not heard the Focus 160 but I bought a pair of the Focus 140s when they first came out. They were very good speakers at their price point, driven by Musical Fidelity A308 series integrated amp and cd player. I have recently listened to the ... 
Do speaker cables need a burn in period?
So here I am in my recliner reading the newspaper after supper listening to classical radio. What the heck, I will check my email. I come across an Audiogon discussion recap and link to this thread.As I read a few posts  I get hooked, not because ... 
Best Songs To Sing In The Car To Embarrass Your Kids
Just about anything