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Best amplifier for Acoustat 2+2 electrostats for holographic sound, or change speakers?
Seems like the target has shifted a bit… i would still advise diffusion and not a bunch of absorbtion if tge new target is dynamics. Since it is a dipole, some experimentation always needed. Lack of dynamics on the low end normally means too far o... 
An Inspired Meeting: Haynes and Scofield jam on Allman Bros' "Dreams"
Perhaps also try Hudson ; DeJohnette, Grenadier, Sco, etc….  
An Inspired Meeting: Haynes and Scofield jam on Allman Bros' "Dreams"
Nice thread…. love em both  
Mobile Fidelity Settlement Update
@deep_333 Are you referring to me ? i didn’t file a claim with MoFi. I suggest even a child might offer to retract such a petulant immature post.   
Mobile Fidelity Settlement Update
and yet the dog keeps barking…..    
Record Store Day 2024?
downloads = Asymptotic about zero $€£¥… Most RSD shops i’ve been to in 4 states (  so far…. ) have had prior year inventory of some kind…  Dr Freecloud has a decent sized prior RSD 50% off bin… which yielded a nice sealed 2x Jerry Garcia - Ragged... 
Record Store Day 2024?
mixed emotions for sure…. blessed to be able to go and buy or not buy…. as i choose… possibly it has outlived its founding purpose. Carry on. @bdp24 We got to hang this year. i’m hosting a gig during Pacific Audio Fest. Do be in touch. Some great... 
Rick Beato's Latest Interview:Warren Haynes
Awesome Dude - caught him at a small venue in the low country… perfect swamp :-) My Avatar photo…. The ravages of the road…. thanks to OP for sharing   
Considering Revising My Tonearms. Input On This Option Considered
A many dimensional puzzle… teasing out the impact of changes when you can’t do a single variable test. The SOTA is a formidable table but the noted arm well certainly limits things….  Im inclined to agree w Lew.  Very curious about culling the T... 
Mobile Fidelity Settlement Update
 there is this thing called a stamper…… suggest the soapbox ignorant do a whisker of homework about the process…  
How you know your system is improving?
For those looking for improvements and a frugal way  to make the “ investment “ consider a used copy of Jim Smith’s book on getting better sound ( and enjoyment ).    
Record Store Day 2024?
To each his own. A Portland buddy and awesome dude @spiritofradio was gracious enough to pick up the Dead box and L George for me as i toiled in line in California sunshine at Lou’s in Encinitas…. Fun…    
SUT help
To the OP..no worries…. beehive is where the honey is. Somebody said pick the distortions you like… i add nothing ( so far )  is free …. I have in one system a highly modified vintage tube amp w what i consider to be some of the best output tran... 
SUT help
Thx Ralph… hence my play on words….  
Tonearm resonance
put same cartridge in 2 different arms and listen to highly modulated grooves… easy to hear difference… arms are not just about better bearing / geometry but also resonance dissipation, damping and conversion….  i am not in the enabler camp… trad...