kensw

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What area or country do you live in ?
Petaluma, CA (Sonoma County) last 25 years; grew up in Tampa, lived in Boulder, Austin & San Diego. Good qualities to be found in all places, some just require looking a bit harder! 
For those of us over 60..
What roped me in was Donovan and Lovin' Spoonful. Hearing much of their early stuff (thinking summer of '66) triggers a mental snapshot of my life, then to now as if to function as a containment boom with new sections continually added on. Just a ... 
LED turntable lamps/lights
Hi Mulveling -I'm not sure about how to go about that on your Clearaudio table, but I had the same desire for a vintage SL1200 I had pretty heavily modded. I found a purveyor of DJ equipment in England on eBay that had what he called halo lighting... 
Best audio companies and dealers
As a relative newcomer, I have yet to experience anything but positive experiences with all companies I’ve dealt with. I’ve even been pleasantly surprised to get answers from some top dogs; Aric of Aric Audio, Mike Morrow of Morrow Cables, Richard... 
Neil Young - Guitarist
I don't play anything but vinyl so am in no position to even understand much less critique technical aspects of musicianship. But being almost 62, Neil Young was certainly a major influence in shaping my listening preferences early on. With over 4... 
Acony records
The Welch and Rawlings Acony pressings are incredible. The music style isn't necessarily in my wheelhouse of preferences but I've played them both many times just for the joy of hearing such amazing clarity and developed a greater appreciation of ... 
Choosing a new phono cartridge
No experience with VPI tables, but I recently purchased a MOFI Ultradeck along with a Hana SL cartridge. I replaced a modded SL1200 running a DL103 and cannot believe how fabulous it sounds. Biggest single leap up the audio food chain I've ever had.  
Why so few speakers with Passive Radiators?
Speaking of the east coast sound pat5jfet referred to, I have a pair of EPI 200C's I picked up for cheap a few years ago from the original owner that bought them in the 70's, like new grills and cabinets. I can't remember the details of the histor...