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The cast of JassFM 91 / Toronto started a new gig!
Well I used to give them  some money every year.  Now I donate to Tidal. I’ll have to check out jazzcast.ca.  
The cast of JassFM 91 / Toronto started a new gig!
Are you in Toronto?  You are aware of allegations of workplace bullying and sexual harassment that led to an exodus of several staff?Anyways I hope they do well with their podcasts but they are a different entity  now from Jazz FM.  
Can someone explain to me why : Accupahse Equipment is that expensive ?
if you have the space and budget, a second A-03 run in mono would likely solve you power deficit...  
Whats in your second system?
My main system resides in a dedicated room in the basement and is used for serious listening.  The secondary system is in a common living/entertaining area on the main floor.  I like it to be unobtrusive.  It features original Sonus Faber Guarneri... 
Anyone love TIDAL lossless streaming like I do?
Count me in as another Tidal fan.  So much music - too little time!  I am a relative tyro with it but let me share how I enjoy it in 4 different settings:In my main system, I run the latest version of Audirvana + on a Mac Mini which now supports T... 
Getting out of vinyl and sick about it
What? Did you take up golf or meat pies? 
BREUER DYNAMICS TYPE 8 MC II tonearm
you're most welcome...Ken 
BREUER DYNAMICS TYPE 8 MC II tonearm
I haven't used this site for a while but if you can message me your email, I can send you something that might help... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
Update - 12 years ago I responded to this thread that I was rocking a BMW 540 wagon and thinking of checking out the soon to be released Cayenne. Well, the Cayenne was too boat-like for me. I did the crisis thing with a 911 for a couple of short-l... 
Has education expanded your listening tastes?
An analogy can be made to food and eating. Some people are adventuresome, try new foods and may then develop a fondness for a particular cuisine or other. Others grow up with meat 'n potatoes and are averse to try anything else. I'm guessing most ... 
Nagra VPA 845 tubes on Wilson Audio Sopias..
they work very well with the Sophia 1 and 2's and I suspect they will do the same on the 3's! A big step up from the Quad II's.şerefe,Ken 
TRIP TO TORONTO. WHAT TO DO...
Hola Daniel,You ask many broad questions but quite similar ones that would come to my mind were I visiting somewhere. As your son is probably living near U of T, he will be able to direct you to the numerous book and record stores as well as many ... 
Magnifyer with Light Suggestions?
I'd want both hands free for setting up a cartridge! I've been using Optivisor loupes for years. There is an optional LED attachment that mounts on the lens to provide lighting.https://www.delasco.com/pcat/3/Self-Help_Products/VisorLightP/6010P/ 
Audiophiles are older than dirt
A lot of those items are from the 1950's...a time of innocence, optimism, growth and good old-fashioned values that seem to have been lost along the way. Even though I was only born in that decade, I thank you for the memories. 
Any stellar performances of Irish music...
Check out Mary Coughlan. Her first album, "Tired and Emotional" is particularly good. Not sure if it's still in print.