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best sound for a classical and jazz cd
Flim & the BB's Tricycle or Big Note. These recording were released in the early years of the Compact Disc. A review and the history behind these recordings 27 years after their release may be of interest to younger audiophiles. 
New way of dealing with Low Ballers?
I recently sold some amps and had plenty of low ballers. When the offers came in, I just replied "No, but thanks for looking" and moved on. 
Should I buy a new amplifier; and if so, what?
Classe? 
Youtube Music Videos.
Toddnkaya, no but I will this morning. Thanks. 
Phono/computer audio hassle. Solutions?
Research passive preamps. Years ago I owned a Modsquad Linedrive. It is a passive control device with volume control and multiple input/device selection. 
TECHNICS SL1200 MKII.......THE REAL FACTS
I love my ugly 1210MKII. What sweet sounding beast! 
Fastest subwoofer?
Thiel is fast, small drivers, quick recovery yet deep bass. 
Can car amps be used for home audio?
Three years ago I heard the some of the car amps on the page link below. They were driving some tough load high end speakers. Sounded pretty good to me. http://zukiaudio.net/index.html 
What did you get for Christmas?
iPad II and a S&W Model M&P15-22 
Your Worst Audio Breakdown
Over the last 25+ year I've had many failures. The worst was smelling, then seeing smoke coming up from my Krell amp. I had purchased it used from a store in Chicago. I call Krell they asked a few questions and then they give me an RA number. I wa... 
Affordable electronics to suit Thiel 3.5 speakers
Unless you're willing to slowly change your entire system, sell them. I have Thiel CS 6's. I call them "The SYSTEM Changers". I chased that Thiel demon thru 3 amps, 4 pre's , 2 subwoofers and loads of cable. Of all the amps I tried with my Thiel's... 
Audio Technica AT150MLX finally gets some respect
Agreed! The 150 is one of favorite cartridges. It's user replaceible stylus is huge plus. 
Help with Esoteric SA10 problem
I seem to remember the redbook playback became unfocused with slight distortion, while all other formats played fine. The second time the SACD playback became garbled. The first repair was under warranty, no charge. The 2nd time it was outside of ... 
Help with Esoteric SA10 problem
I have an early production Esoteric DV-50. It was returned to Esoteric (Teac) twice. It was a Demo unit purchased online. The dealer recommended I deal with Teac/Esoteric directly. I recommend sending it to the California facility. I have nothing ... 
Are CD players dead
Thanks to treads like this, I’ve started using my CD Player again. It’s been powered off for the last few years while I have concentrated on my music server for all digital playback. I’ve rediscovered just how much I like my old Esoteric DV-50. Di...