yogiboy

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When are people going to wake up and realize listening is a skill?
@noromance Don’t hold your breath! 
Purchasing from LP Gear
I’ve never had a problem with LP gear! 
What is wrong with my system?
I hate to burst your bubble but any B&W that I have listened to are bright. Any change that you decide to make you will still have the problem till the cows come home! 
Balls.....
@slaw I would like to have the ball bearing replaced on my VPI. What was the problem with Steve Leunge? Can you elaborate? 
Another must have for all you McIntosh Fanboys!
Me too! A lot cheaper!https://tubedepot.com/t/other-stuff/nixie-clocks 
Time to upgrade my turntable?
Stylus life!https://www.gcaudio.com/tips-tricks/how-long-will-my-stylus-last/ 
JBL L100 Classic 75
Here ya go!https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Maxell+Speaker+Blown+Away+Guy&&view=detail&mid=8270... 
Integrated Amps - another thread...
If you want solid state you should check out this Van Alstine. It is an amp with a passive preamp. BTW, many moons ago I owned the ADS 810 and I thought it was a great speaker!!https://avahifi.com/collections/power-amplifiers/products/set-120-cont... 
Need Recommendation All-in-One Bluetooth Speakers for Patio
My friend has this Klipsh and he likes it!!https://www.crutchfield.com/p_714ONE2WAL/Klipsch-The-One-II-Walnut.html 
Tube based phono stage
Manley Chinook!https://upscaleaudio.com/products/manley-labs-chinook-special-edition-mkii 
Designers -who's been around the longest ?
Roy Gandy ! https://www.rega.co.uk/about/roy-gandyIvor Tiefenbrun! https://www.whathifi.com/us/features/making-linn-sondek-lp12 
Vandersteen 1C to 3A Signature
If you want to move up the Vandersteen line the model 2ce would be my recommendation. Many moons ago I replaced the 2ce with the 3a and in my listening room I preferred the 2ce . Placement is very critical with Vandersteens and I could never get t... 
why do some cassette decks eat tape out of cassettes over 90 min?
Here ya go! TAPE THICKNESSDid you know that the longer the tape length (90 and 120 minutes) the thinner the actual tape? It makes sense if you think about it, after all they had to make it fit within the tape deck, but the thinner the tape, the m... 
Audio Connection + John Rutan (a kudo)
Chris at East End HiFi!https://eastendhifi.com/home/And Gene at Gene Rubin audio!https://generubinaudio.com/shop 
amplifier with volume control
This Conrad-Johnson CAV 45 should fit the bill!https://www.tonepublications.com/review/review-conrad-johnson-cav-45s2/#:~:text=A%20long%20test%20dr....Or this Van Alstine!https://avahifi.com/collections/power-amplifiers/products/set-120-control-am...