paul_graham

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Worth upgrading from Morrow MA4's?
I went from MA-3 to MA-4 to MA-5's.....each time I noticed a real improvement. I did the trade in/up program. 
Reno,Sparks
I live in Genoa....anyone else? 
Anyone driving Maggie 1.6 with a Plinius 8200MK11
MAGGIE 1.6 caught my attention....I have the 1.7's....but what shocked me was that another audiogon member listens to Country music....and modern Country at that! I thought I was the only one ! 
Good cheap tape deck for ripping?
go to ebay and pick up a Nakamichi.....they sound beautiful 
Software recommendations
JRiver for playback, DBPoweramp for ripping. 
What would you upgrade?
" 320kbs MP3 through Spotify "This is the weak link in my opinion. Try HDTracks.com and spend about $20 on a download you love. See if you notice a distinct difference. If you do, spend the $5k on speakers, preferably very slightly used....upgrade... 
John Klemmer "Touch"
You're right....this won't quell my neurosis...but thank you just the same. I figure if it was recorded in July August, maybe released in October? I feel like that guy on the ground in the "Dirty Harry" movie..."I gotsta know" 
HDTRACKS sample rate
What software are you using in your laptop? 
See what Country song was 1 on the day you were b
I got lucky....it was a Johnny Cash song..."Guess Things Happen That Way"August 15, 1958 
Installing a stereo in my garage. Suggestions?
I use an old Sansui 9090db in the garage....they are available for about $300...you can connect your Ipod to the aux input...get used speakers....big and cheap. 
Pre-recorded Reel-to Reel tapes
@mgattmch....Why? That's a great question....sometimes in the evening I drink and hit eBay...you ought top see all the crap I've purchased this way. :) 
MOG to shut down, replaced by Beats Music
I really liked MOG....I use them every day. But this is the internet, things change every day. I'll give the new guys a chance. 
How Do I Delete Low Bit Rate Songs From My Library
hey Synth.... gfy 
Pre-recorded Reel-to Reel tapes
I have 20 or so......the sound quality sucks....iTunes would sound better...However, there is something special to watching an old reel to reel working. 
Hi Fi Dealer in New York City?
Thank you all very, very much!!!!!