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Video Interview with Livio Cucuzza, Chief Industrial Designer of the McIntosh Group
ThanksI really like his style.Especially with the new Audio Research Ref 160Ms.  
White Album Deluxe Anniversary edition
dennisghMay I ask where you purchased yours as the defect may be in a short run of pressings? Mine was my first vinyl purchase from Amazon which was surprisingly well packed. 
One speaker observation from the New York Hifi show.
General rule with ported speakers:Closer to wall--better or more prominent bass. Further away, better dimensionality, esp depth.The trick is placing the speakers in a location which provides the best balance of bass and dimensionality.  
White Album Deluxe Anniversary edition
Thanks acousticrat33:Looking at the location of each skip under bright light last night, I saw no imperfections in the grooves or in the album (warpage, cupping, etc).In fact they are otherwise beautifully pressed--perfectly flat, well centered, w... 
new york city audio show 2018
Robyatt Audio. Best of show again. I will never tire of Quads, this time with Butler Nomad monos which Robin says amplifies the character of the 300B tube. It was magical.Also I thought Vitalis audio had one of the most interesting displays I’ve e... 
Zerostat Milty really?
I have a Destat 2 which proved much more effective than my original Zerostat or my Milty 3. 
What is the most memorable concert that you had attended so far?
1-November 28,1974 --Elton John with surprise guest John Lennon-MSG.2-Bruce Springsteen Darkness tour -Beacon Theater NYC3- Bob Dylan 30th anniversary-MSG4 -Rock and Roll 25th anniversary (2 nights)-MSG5-Prince, 2 tours6-Tie-Various Rainforest Ben... 
Your (perfect) record
Reubent:I would love to hear your take on it. Teatro is a diamond in the rough. 
Your (perfect) record
Reubent and Slaw:Love Wrecking Ball and Lanois' production which led me to buy Teatro with the same Lanois musicscape. With Teatro though, it's Willie Nelson and EmmyLou and it is one of my favorite albums of all time. 
Going to NYC from the outback of Oregon. Again...
There are a number of excellent audio stores in NYC:Innovative AudioStereo ExchangeLyric HifiSound By SingerRhapsody AudioHigh Water SoundIn Living StereoPark Avenue StereoEarsNovaAudio ArtsThis list is off the top of my head and may not be inclus... 
Best audio companies and dealers
J Rutan at Audio Connection.  
WHAT WAS THE BEST SYSTEM YOU EVER HEARD AND WHY WAS IT?
Lamm ml3 mono amps, L2.1 preamp, LP1 Signature phono pre, Spiral Groove turntable, Lyra Atlas, Alexandria XLFs  
Geoff Emerick
Many will miss him. One of the best ever books written about the Beatles and an insightful and quick read, is his: "Here, There and Everywhere, my life recording the music of the Beatles"It takes you from Emerick's first job at Abbey Road studios ... 
Your (perfect) record
Rubber Soul (U.S. version)A number of others by the BeatlesAll Things Must PassGoodbye Yellow Brick RoadAvalon SunsetBlonde on BlondeBlood On the TracksOh MercySittin' InWho's NextZep IIWoodstockThe Concert For Bangla DeshTeatroThe BandThe Last Wa... 
Cover songs that are better than the originals.
Ryan Adams' version of Taylor Swift's album 1989. Was it a goof?  Was it an actual tribute? I don't know. I've never heard the TS versions of these songs (except "Shake It Off") ---but I can't imagine I'd like them as much as I like this album by ...