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two channel speaker/equipment consultant
"You don't need a consultant just your own ears" Personally, I think that you need both.   It will take time for your aural memory to lock-in good, excellent, and just-right!  Listen to LOTS of various systems.  Visit shop, shows and friends.  ... 
Doozy of an amp question
Without demos, buying is risky and resale value is always consideration.  That said, few folks buy HiFi gear looking forward a 'flip'. Mac has a following, but it seems that Mac is a 'love it or not' brand, with little middle ground.  I would def... 
My All Time Christmas Song
Beyond the classics from Bing, Julie, Nat, etc., I pick "So this is Christmas". I love both the recording by John Lennon and the recording by Sarah McLachlan...   
Chet Baker vs. Miles Davis
Good to read so many reasons... If I had never listened to jazz and you played me 3 LPs from each, I would have to pick Chet over Miles, by a large margin.  Chet's phrasing and selections are so much more approachable than Miles', at least to me.  
A special loudspeaker - Revival Audio Atalante 5
I may be in the market, so I looked-up these...   Probably won't make the short-list because the add was in Chinese.  
It Was Twenty Years Ago Today!
I got to see the Dead, twice, and remember one of them   
"Cleaning" Vinyl Makes It Worse Not Better!
@ ruebent, @ skiznfliz I used standard freezer ICEPACKS to cool my Ultrasonic Bath between batches.  Moderating the US Bath's temperature is vital.  I also used an aquarium filter, with small-pore batting, to filter particles throughout the proc... 
"Cleaning" Vinyl Makes It Worse Not Better!
First, I know this process is/was excessive. I previously worked in an analytical chemistry lab, so I was accustomed to excessively clean processes/equipment.  Background:  I have cleaned ~4500 LPs using the following process:  Tap rinse Spin... 
Have you heard the new Beatles in Mono, Capitol releases?
@ fatdaddy2 You commented: "Not likely, since not being released until next month." The website states "Ships by: November 22, 2024" - one DAY from now.. Do you know something everyone else does not?  
Bose buys McIntosh
@ ken6217 "So you think Bose bought Mcintosch and SF to basically run them into the ground? Sure, that makes a lot of sense." I best guess is that Bose bought McT and SF for the juice - They will substitute similar, lower quality parts (particul... 
Buying and Selling; shipping items and Escrow.com
@viridian and @bassdude   Thanks for the comments.  I understand you, and many sellers, would prefer to put ALL of the Risk on the seller.  How nice for you.  But there a few problems... 1. All functional (and most cosmetic) issues can be hid... 
Buying and Selling; shipping items and Escrow.com
(+1 @ elliottbnewcombjr)   The answer is simple - Include the cost of VISA, PP or other secure transactions (usually 3%) when negotiating the final cost (including shipping) of the offered item(s).   All buyers - NEVER use PP F&F, cash, o... 
Seeking a Warm 12AX7 Tube for Preamp
@ spacecadet65 @ knotscott   Which JJ 12AX7 did you purchase?   The ECC83-S or the ECC803-S?  I have use BOTH and found the 83S more balanced (warmer) than the 803S (analytical) on my Zesto Phono-Pre. I spoke with the designer, George, who co... 
An audio component you just can't let go
Devialet D-Primere - I bought it many years ago.  It was my first 'hifi' system and it sound great and may be the most attractive piece of stereo equipment ever made (even better than its successors).  It is so attractive that it may be in museu... 
Solid State Preamp to replace tube unit
@ jimbones Sorry to hear of Classe's demise.  I understand they were purchased, a few years ago...  In that case, only consider them if you have access to a great repair center.  SS systems are long-haulers, but eventually they need repair. In t...