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Burn in vs perception
Components are built to spec and good systems are tested. They are designed to last for a specified MTTF, which is typically some factor longer than the warranty, just to give the component a low probability of failure. If they weren't and the com... 
LOUDEST Concert and Tinnitus
Kiss, 1976.  Not really my type of music, but I went out of curiosity and girls. It was during a time when louder, was deemed better. Fortunately, I was young and recovered quickly.   
Opinion: Modern country is the worst musical genre of all time
Genres are ill defined, lending themselves to commercialization more than anything else. Try Wilco, particularly their collaboration with Billy Bragg. California Stars is sublime and Walt Whitman's Niece is poetry.  
50 years of Hip Hop- How Come?
Are you just getting old?  Yes.  
What I wish I knew before starting my audiophile journey
The very first thing an audiophile should learn is perhaps anathema to many in this community, but unquestionably true. That the relationship between equipment quality/price and the listener's audio experience, is entirely asymptotic. The perfect ... 
I feel bad for Generation X and The Millennial's
A shame you never grew up. Music composition and instrument virtuosity sure did. I'm sure the newer generations will never miss you're condescending attitude.