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| Woodstock 1969, or 1967? @bdp24 I always enjoy your deep dives into music and culture. And thanks for sharing the (very informative) video. A comedian recently said that the purpose of entertainment is to create a common culture. This assumes, of course, that you accep... | |
| WHY DO SOME AUDIOPHILES TRY TO TELL OTHERS WHAT THEY CAN OR CAN’T HEAR IN A SYSTEM? There are those whose entire universe is formulated around predetermined outcomes. "I feel this way, and here are the 'facts' that make it so." This leads to subjective truths: which (sometimes forcefully) inflicted on others, can't be challenge... | |
| Favorite Album Cover (picture or art on the cover) https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/mcy7dbg3kbjzo8el3ckth/It-s-a-Beutiful-Day.png?rlkey=sc28kypncr6q60mr7hkc5wvze&st=jrp5p5kc&dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/t3n0saxegusyx1sff7q4g/Quicksilver-Happy-Trails.png?rlkey=e16xxkrk8vp2rh0jf38o3mr0... | |
| Is it easier to sell mono blocks or stereo amp on the used market? Stereo amps have a broader appeal. Especially among novices and uninitiated. “Yeah, cool. What’s a mono?” | |
| The $27,900 disappointment? Wilson Audio Watt Puppy 8 issues. @ritter06 19" Sony Trinitron: "I don’t know why everyone loves these. " The most watched TV in my home is still the 9" Sony CRT hanging under the cabinets in the kitchen. 30+ years old, and counting. No service required. Ever. Yes, I had to "du... | |
| The $27,900 disappointment? Wilson Audio Watt Puppy 8 issues. As a bit of a "speaker nerd" (earned a speaker patent), I found this video to be fun and informative. Danny comes across as knowledgable and credible. Having "radio face" myself (a face for radio) and being neither entertaining nor spontaneous, ... | |
| It Pegged the Needle on My "BS Meter". Now, I'm A Believer. Ever Happen to You? @kennyc I follow your logic here. Numbers 1-7 are valid, for certain. "The only way to prove that I like a component is to try it in my own system, everything else is speculations" is the real litmus test. I find that reviewers can range from "... | |
| Can we make major musical discoveries at age 50, 65, or 80? Experimentation and sampling of new music has given way to experimentation and sampling of new supplements, exercise routines, and monitoring what goes into (and out of) my body. | |
| HAVE CABLES EVER TAKEN YOUR SYSTEM FROM SOUNDING JUST OK TO SOUNDING GREAT? Experiences ? @calvinj Taking the question: "have you ever made a cable change that opened up your system to new heights?", my response has to be "too many to count." As a dealer for 40+ years, I have to admit that I had a little larger "toy box" than most to... | |
| Qualified service technicians disappearing! Recommendations wanted Sad. And, disappointing. I’m certain that Mac is not particularly happy with their level of service, but scarcity of technical resources may be the issue. Let’s face it, given the choice of career paths of mature young people today "fixing other ... | |
| Would you rent a $14,000 DAC for $75 per day? @audio_bidder I think some "creative marketing" with a litthe 4th grade math might be helpful here. Instead of dollars per day, perhaps provide a little more granularity into the equation. Cost per complete album, song, or bass riff, rim shot?... | |
| Favorite scream in rock? The day that Don Henley and Glenn Fry told Don Felder: "Sorry dude, but you’re no longer an Eagle." | |
| Favorite scream in rock? My throat is feeling harsh and scratchy all of a sudden. Going to sip on some nice, soothing mint tea. Be right back ... | |
| YOUR AUDIOPHILE JOURNEY WHEN DID IT START AND HOW DID YOU GET TO YOUR DREAM SYSTEM? @calvinj Glad you're reaching out and helping others. Good for you (and, them)! Knowing there are lawyers on this post, I tried my best not to perjure myself (too badly). I intentionally left out my days of assembling and installing sound sys... | |
| All-in-One units for retiring audiophile & music lovers in 2025, say what? Great posts, guys! Interesting how things cycle back their beginnings. Fruitwood consoles gave way to "components" which peaked at massive hardware (and physical media) taking up a measurable amount of the available real estate in our homes. Then... |