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Building a 100 album vinyl collection 3 must have albums are?
No opera? Good grief. Ok Jordi Saval Ibn Battuta Buena Vista Social Club Agaetis Byrjun Another one - Norbu.  
Not your run-of-the-mill, used spinner.
I am always amused +at how some posters say others should or should not spend their money.  
Best amplifier for low to moderate listening levels
" For a preamp, I'm using the Topping Pre90. 130 dB S/N! Amazing clarity. I think you would be happy with it too." You might be happy until it stops functioning.  
Any Advice for those Listening to Youtube Reviewers?
If you look at a lot of youtube reviewers, you quickly find out who knows what they are talking about and whether they offer any worthwhile advice. Here is what I think - Ignore anything by Amir of ASR because he is biased, and basically promotes... 
Will China become the poor man’s dealer for high end audio?
@soix How is my comment "insulting, condescending, and just flat-out wrong." when you have just proved it by not knowing who one of the most important Chinese hi fi engineers is? For all I know maybe you have never heard of Bruno Putzey, Andreas ... 
Will China become the poor man’s dealer for high end audio?
@soix  You have yet again proved my point. The number of high quality non US brands with which US posters here are unfamiliar is legion.  
Will China become the poor man’s dealer for high end audio?
Here is a link to Borthwicks company for those not willing to do their own research: https://www.willowtreeaudio.co.uk/am-hi-end  
Will China become the poor man’s dealer for high end audio?
@ghdprentice "No I have not heard AM.". I am extremely surprised as I would expect anyone interested in high quality equipment and with "50 years of experience" to be familiar with Fang from Stereo Knight, even though not a lot are sold in the U... 
Will China become the poor man’s dealer for high end audio?
@ghdprentice  "The performance of these products far exceeds anything from China." Not everything from China. Have you heard of AM? The amplifiers and Dac made by this company match and even surpass the best of US and Japanese valve equipment. Lo... 
DAC UPGRADE QUESTION
@thyname   Ok. Will do. I have frequently seen him spout nonsense.  
DAC UPGRADE QUESTION
"Topping D90 for under $1K would be a good recommendation. " Topping would be a poor recommendation. Not only do they sound poor in the middle range, but the build quality is poor. Look at the number of people who have been fooled by the minion l... 
When Will the DAC Singularity Be Reached?
@jasonbourne71 "This is all that can be heard! So all DAC’s of comparable measurements will sound alike. " Wrong forum and very silly comment. Even the minion master does not claim this, (or so he says.)  
When Will the DAC Singularity Be Reached?
@yage "A well engineered DAC that sells for $100 is going to sound great and possibly better than any other DAC costing more (including thousands of dollars more) in a blind test." Sorry but that is a very sill comment worthy of an ASR minion. T... 
Aidiogon is Da Bomb!
kota1 Despite some negative comments, the posters on this forum are generally welcoming. Yes, you can have contrary opinions and not be banned, There are some real experts on this site and not just minions like on another site which shall remain ... 
What happened to all the highend stereo shops
" #1 You need to go read your Bible !" Some of us place more credence in Grimm's Fairy Tales. or even Michael Fremer.