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I accidentally overcame the Wife Factor
Tell her Tuesday, now that's a good one. Sounds like the art of the deal 😁 to meĀ   
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
Yes sir! Feel free to come up with a zinger like that anytime. Btw I took would've loved to have seen those posts they took down. They should've at least let the producer see them. Amazing how many people don't like Springsteen. I never could stan... 
How good is the crossover in your loudspeakers?
I have a set of JBL L-100T's purchased new spring of 1986 when they were on the cover of stereo review. Before I left Ca. found a retired JBL guy who refoamed the woofers and re insulated them , serviced them and restained the cabinets and fabrica... 
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
This thread is quite entertaining , had me LOL. And I thought I was the only one who didn't like springsteen. Never did , don't like his voice , music , sound nor lyrics. And that was before he started barking about politics.  
Satellite radio tuners
As another commenter mentioned , Kenwood back in 2004 when Sirius XM begin made a good tuner.It is a DT-7000S. 3 times the size of the stuff they're making today guess because few have it hooked to a home system but I do. It is 2 channel with a ni... 
Top vintage receivers vs. modern high-end equipment
I think perhaps some commenters are not familiar with the JBL Paragon. I am quite jealous!! Pair it with a good integrated amp like the McIntosh MA 7900 I have 200 woc into 8 ohms and a McIntosh MR-71 restored tuner which I also have and a good qu... 
Is there a Blu-Ray player that does SACD and has Audiophile quality sound?
Oppo stopped mfg those in 2018. Doubt the SACD quality would be there.  
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
Bruce and bono no go for me.  
Any Consultation available to set up a system with used equipment
I doubt you'll find many audiophiles or enthusiasts consider it a dangerous situation situation or spending some money for little value otherwise we'd all just have a transistor radio.  
Rolling Stones - Hackney Diamonds
It's just o.k. sound wise a bit bright on the mix. Most of the old Stones stuff has been remastered in SACD and is quite good on a quality player , system.  
Any Consultation available to set up a system with used equipment
Not sure if you have a budget. Tell you what I have which I like very much , you''d be in about 20-22 grand. Samsung QLED series 8 flatscreen , Costco. Mine is 65" under $1500. Samsung metal sound bar with subwoofer Dolby Atmos about $350. Pioneer... 
Any Consultation available to set up a system with used equipment
Not clear on if you're interested in surround video system or 2 channel stereo audio or both  
What is your scariest moment in High End audio?
Was listening to a c.d. when lightening struck. The strip protectors weren't so good back in '88 , heard a loud pop. It destroyed the transformer on my 120w Kenwood amp.  
Flatscreen between speakers
My t.v. is attached to swivel on the rear of my component cabinet with no doors. Works fine.. The exact center between the two speakers is the center of the TV screen. I am perfectly in line that center where I sit on the sofa. Good for music and ... 
What type of speaker would sound better?
Vintage JBL's are my pick.