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What does it take to be a die hard Beatles fan?
A while back I invited my 18-year-old grandson over to listen to music. Right off he said: “I don’t get The Beatles.” i was visibly shaken, and it took a few moments to recover and remind myself that I love my grandson more than I love the Beatl... 
Do my ears deceive me??
Given the infinite number of possibilities, I think it breaks down to 3 general considerations: 1) keep your speakers 2) upgrade them ((spend $6k) 3) consider performance upgrades for your existing speakers. For about 20% of the cost of an upgr... 
Give 'Ambrosia' another listen
After a period of being thoroughly spoiled by some of the most creative artists and musicians in rock history, Ambrosia filled  a much needed void in my search for musical genius.  Their first album is/was a musical masterpiece showing  a mix of b... 
What's up with the price of Vintage equipment?
The finest examples of the most desirable gear from an era is worth every penny.  IMHO.    
The "Very Best Record Cleaning Formulation"
@wizzzard  i was probably missing some context.  Sorry about that.   There have had recent discussions comparing the AudioGon forum to others.  Your deep dive into record cleaning solution is certainly a great example of resources and informatio... 
The "Very Best Record Cleaning Formulation"
Further proof that AudioGon forums are without equal.  
Stoned ice coffee?
QMS’s Mona has absolutely zero prospect for commercial exploitation. That’s why it remains one of my favorites. That, and the fact I can successfully belt out the vocals regardless of how intoxicated I am.  
Stephen Stills
I’m a SS fan.  But often wonder what the Hollies would have produced if GN would have stayed with them?  
Turntable is the most expensive in the chain, do it make sense
“do it make sense” Yes  
...submitted for your...
“I’ll see you on the next one folks, take care” was Mike’s most logical and coherent statement.  
So you just took a gummie...What song is on the menu?
Don’t Bogart that Gummy, my friend   
How do I know if my systems any good?
Suspension of disbelief: That moment in time when you "disbelieve" that you're listening to an electromechanical simulation of a recorded performance and "believe" that the musicians are in the room with you.  
New, Very Interesting CD Transport
Makes me want to order one and get my collection of Monster CD Sound Rings out of storage.  
Broken banana plug and stuck in amplifier
Your 400 (and above) series Dyson should have included a BBPE (Broken Banana Plug Extractor) tool.  Just connect the accessory, hit the power button and suck it right out.  
So you just took a gummie...What song is on the menu?
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