whatjd

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LP made from a digital master recording...
As it is said, "the weakest link in a chain will determine the strength of that chain".   
Your memory of Audio Marketing, esp. B.S.
STUNNING  ,  I would assume the Seller means that a stun gun was used in the production of the product.  
Stereo Receivers from the past...
8th noteThat is a good thought.  I worked in the music and audio business at one time..then high-end Scandinavian and Italian modern furniture.  I had a pretty stable system for some time and my new accomidations have me thinking of a bedroom syst... 
What have you liked in a Audiophile FM table radio?
Thanks, I had forgot about the Proton. 
Usless but interesting ....how many of you old timers started with original Large Advents?
I love some of the age prejudice comments.  With the aging of the Boomers it seems like age prejudice is the "in" prejudice.  But we have to remember that Boomers are the only segment of our population that will age...all others are exempt.  
Stereo Receivers from the past...
Good call on the antenna.  I have used a Magnum indoor model and a Finco and Winegard outdoor antennas.  
Your memory of Audio Marketing, esp. B.S.
"reference"....but for some McDonalds is the reference for eating out.  
Stereo Receivers from the past...
I will be using some two way bookshelf spekers for Quad, I am not remembering the model as they are in storage....is a 1.2 a model? I enjoyed them when I used them in the past.  If I were to let the nostalgia bug bite me the old Tom Holman Advent ... 
The Tell-Tail Heart ....the Audio Version
You are correct, Tale vs Tail.....But hey, I could do penance and feel guilty about many things, which seemed to be more important than spelling.  
Second/Starter Systems and Thoughts on Components...
And, like us, a starter system is up to the Buyer to decide(including what they can spend)....what we can do is make some suggestions of what they could consider at various price points.  As most of us have had at times, sometimes the process or j... 
Usless but interesting ....how many of you old timers started with original Large Advents?
My Mother was listening to very bad radios and a stereo from Mongomery Ward.  I purchased her a KLH compact unit (either 20 or 24 model) and it proved to me that if exposed to better sound, most could hear the difference.  I also put up a mast wit... 
Second/Starter Systems and Thoughts on Components...
It is simply in trying to see if any/all can be helpful to others with beginning/starter systems...ie sharing of experience/knowledge.  This is a tough concept as our nation seems to be in the grips of a trendy narcissism.  
Second/Starter Systems and Thoughts on Components...
Not asking, simply sharing some thoughts on potential entry level components to consider.  What would you suggest a beginner to possibly look at/listen to? 
The Tell-Tail Heart ....the Audio Version
Edgar Allen Poe, The Tell Tale Heart   https://www.poemuseum.org/the-tell-tale-heart If you have not read any Poe it is interesting.  A bit morbid, but interesting.  The films of his work were very good to Vincent Price and more.  
The Tell-Tail Heart ....the Audio Version
Poe