curiousjim

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"I Trust My Ears"
I always trust my ears.  Why wouldn’t I?  I also trust my tongue. If something sounds good to me, I’ll want to listen more or something tastes good to me, I’ll go back for seconds.  But if something sounds bad to me or something tastes bad to me, ... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Friday is starting off with Uriah Heap, Sweet Freedom and Led Zeppelin lll is waiting it’s turn.  
The difference between tubes and solid state that I am finding
In the seventies/eighties the difference between SS and tube was night and day.  Today, not as much. MOSFET and GAN transistors are so much warmer than the PNP or NPN transistors of yesterday: currently I have three amplifiers. One has a SS input ... 
What do you care about in this hobby?
What do you care about in this hobby?   1, Sound quality.   9, Relaxation.* *House quiet, lights low, eyes closed and Bill Evans playing @75dbs.  
DIY Speaker Kits, a good idea?
Sure it can definitely be a good idea as well as a fun project.    
Tune of the Day
Led Zeppelin, Traveling Riverside Blues.  
Tune of the Day
Santana, All I Ever Wanted.  
Tune of the Day
Loggins & Messina, Peace Maker.  
Incredible Audiophile Imaging -- at a Concert!
For years, I worked along side the electric unions that set up sound for a ton of shows.  Most of the time, the act sent people to check out the venues and then plan out every inch of cable and every watt. The Rolling Stones put up a really elabor... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Just listened to Squeeze, Cradle To The Grave. (2015)  Definitely a good listen.  
Streamer Options Needed
I’m really happy with my Aurender N200.  I bet you can find one used within your budget. All the best.  
Is More Better?
If your room is even close to square, setup of 4 subs is a lot easier than just using one. Is this setup for a home theater?  
Adcom Amp Owners Rejoice!
There are many 555’s out there still running strong.  What a well built machine.  
Streamer Options Needed
If you’re using a separate DAC, then the BS Node can’t be beat for the money!  
Legacy Audio has a new owner
@jaymcardle  Congratulations on your new ownership. Here’s hoping you’re around for a long long time!