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How good is the crossover in your loudspeakers?
Purchased a pair of JBL L-100T's in 1986 when I saw them on the cover of Stereo Review in the spring. Had them gone thru and woofers refoamed couple of years ago by an old retired JBL guy in Ca. I used to live in Northridge about 2 mi. from where ... 
Brian Wilson
What a loss. Knew Brian a bit.His oldest daughter Carnie and my Daughter went to school together in Sherman Oaks , Ca. and were in the Brownies together then Girl Scouts. He lived up at the top of the hill off Mulholland Drive at the time and we l... 
Integrated amp for tube lover
I very much enjoy the smooth sound of the McIntosh MA7900 I picked up two years ago. Probably get one for $5-6,000 now days.  
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
Just read a bunch of this mmathew's posts. A negative Dim who doesn't seem to like anyone except Springsteen. Good grief.  
I accidentally overcame the Wife Factor
Tell her Tuesday, now that's a good one. Sounds like the art of the deal 😁 to me   
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...