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Tekton Speakers,Who owns them and what did you replace and why.
I like many others have been trading speakers for a long time (40+ years). I decided to give the Pendragons a whirl. Well, they are still whirling. I have been enjoying them for well over a year now. It is difficult to compare these to all of the ... 
Silly prices for Nordost cables
So, ebm...I need a roof on my house and was quoted $15,000. Want to save a little money on that power cord you can afford? Just kidding. Signed, Broke in Florida. 
I Hate That Song..Turn It Up!
It happened again this morning. Driving to get my morning cup, and IT came on the radio....I was powerless...TURN IT UP!!! 7:30 AM and I've got Boston blasting. I Love it!!! So weak. 
How Is MQA Fareing?
PS Audio just joined in. That has to say something. I respect Paul McGowan very much for what he has seen and done for the "high end".  
Lesser known 2 way bookshelf Speakers from the 80's
Sequerra Pyramid Model 7. Still have them still, use them. 
What have I missed in the last 12 years?
Be prepared for sticker shock. Sorry but that is a fact these days. Good luck. 
Adding a DAC
hgeifman  and Dave many thanks for the help. As I said Dave I am a "sick old audio person". Looking at doing this as something to try. I confess I am NOT unhappy with the Hegel. I am still contemplating. Best to all Audiogoners. Thank you for ma... 
Losing Touch
So, do you think our Christian brothers took a look at the cover of the record on my original post? I'm just saying. Look, all I was posting about was enjoying the music without having gear anxiety. Do so. I don't care what you listen to.    
Tune of the Day
Had JRiver on random select tonight. Transported back tonight when this came on;" Well I'm not braggin' babe so don't put me downBut I've got the fastest set of wheels in town."  Damn.   
________ is an artist I did not expect to like but was pleasantly surprised.
A long time ago but Talking Heads was the one for me. 
Your first component that was "special"
I will never get over my ARC SP6. I had been running mid-fi until then. Started the madness. Had that unit through B and C mods. Like my 65 Mustang, I should have never sold it. 
You want the TRUTH from those Wilson Alexia's, maybe you can't handle the TRUTH
I worked in a "high end" audio store in the late 70's. SAE earned the nomer Smokes And Explodes. I have several memories of their amps doing the rockets red glare when driven at all hard. Ahh, the good old days. 
Dark Side of the Moon - Is MFSL really all that?
I have always liked the British Harvest pressing. SHVL804. A certain purchase when I happen on one. 
Whats playing on your system today?
David Bromberg "Use Me".  Listen to "Blue Is Fallin'". 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
It took me some time to decide that I should pay $119.95 FOR A FUSE(!). Well, I have progressed in life to the point that my disposable income has shrunk and retirement has set in. So the days of spending large amounts of money on gear have all bu...