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Chet Baker vs. Miles Davis
Chet was the "accessible" Miles Davis. He was obviously influenced by Miles and Miles said Chet copied his style. Personally, I find Baker's music more boring than accessible and prefer Miles by a mile. I honestly believe that had Lee Morgan lived... 
What is the first thing you do when you unwrap a new vinyl record?
I never unwrap new records. They're worth a lot more in sealed condition.  
Shrink Totem 1's?
Instead of taking 4" off the speaker cabinets, just add 4" to the shelves they will sit on.  
2-way design vs. 3-way design means ?
No highs, no lows - must be Bose.  
Ugliest Component of the Year 2024!
In a McIntosh component system including their speakers, this CD player will fit right in and may not be the ugliest unit in the system even with the lights off.  
Acoustic Panel Help
You have a very reflective (bright) room as it is. Are you sure you want more diffusion? If you haven’t already done so, try covering the cabling behind the speakers with blankets and then noting the results of the sound absorption. I'd even cover... 
Have you heard the new Beatles in Mono, Capitol releases?
And you people complain about the many issues of KOB.  
Pop album that has stood the test of time
Great music is timeless.  
Quincy Jones has passed away
The Dude.  
Calling All Tube Gurus
I have Audio Research components and purchase my replacement tubes from them. All I know for sure is that they are very, very picky about their tubes and reject a large percentage of them.  
Hegel H120 or H190
@gkelly +1    To avoid the rabbit hole make sure your new amp, whichever one you pick, will play nicely with your future choice of speakers.  
What is your top sexy song?
Love To Love You, Baby - Donna Summer Pillow Talk - Sylvia  
What is your top sexy song?
How about The Fruit Song (Don't Touch Me Plums) sung by Goldie Hawn in the movie The Duchess And The Dirt Water Fox? Or Melanie’s Brand New Key? Or Bessie Smith’s Need A Little Sugar In My Bowl?  
The Great DAC Mystery
Late last night was one of those special times that all audiophiles know what I'm talking about. Whether it was low usage on the power grid, atmospheric pressure or special alignment of the stars, the music was just flowing and every audio aspect ... 
Sub making electrical noises when connected to a Power conditioner
You solved your problem by plugging your sub directly into the wall and bypassing the conditioner. My guess is that your amp(s) is/are plugged into the conditioner as well. Most listeners are against running their amps through the conditioner. I w...