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Vinyl***What If***
No offense intended to the diehard vinyl partisans, but this discussion would be incomplete without reference to this classic New Yorker cartoon:https://www.art.com/products/p35813035510-sa-i9463492/alex-gregory-the-two-things-that-really-drew-me-... 
I listened to the Gryphon Diablo today , what an experience !
Good grief, George.  No one has uttered a word about Class D, yet you are unable to pen two sentences without subjecting us to your compulsory anti-Class D crusade!  I think it might be time to consider seeking professional help. 
HEY! I'm gonna' be a billionaire
Looks like a segment of the Audiogon community is suffering from severe HIS (Humor Impairment Syndrome).  You might want to consider that when it comes to creative thinking, you guys are dealing with a real pro, and onhwy61 has the track record to... 
mapleshade cable recomendations
I’m green with jealousy. 🤢I believe you have yourself confused with Viridian... 
Alternate AC power frequency.. Higher than 60Hz
Elizabeth,The link below is a discussion of why the aviation industry has adopted a standard of 400 Hz for AC power.  Briefly, the use of 400 Hz allows a device such as a motor to operate more efficiently, which, in turn, allows it to be smaller a... 
New Tweak --- Its Fantastic
Geoff:Seriously?!?!?Doesn't this count:---------------------------------------------------------rel 06-07-18 6:30 PMActually I know exactly what the phrase begs the question means and how to use it in a sentence. My father was an English professor... 
New Tweak --- Its Fantastic
Sorry, Geoff, but son of an English professor or not, you're just flat-out wrong.Any form of argument where the conclusion is assumed in one of the premises. Many people use the phrase “begging the question” incorrectly when they use it to mean, “... 
New Tweak --- Its Fantastic
Actually I know exactly what the phrase begs the question means and how to use it in a sentence. My father was an English professor.I'd call that a naked appeal to authority, whereas the way you actually used it in a sentence:Fleschler, that kind ... 
New Tweak --- Its Fantastic
geoffkait:  I usually let this slide (so as not to be accused of being a “Grammar Nazi”), but as someone who is so fond of pointing out logical fallacies, I think you should look up what it means “to beg the question.”  I think you’ll find it does... 
Be Careful!
This is great:  "Pops" posts about static discharge.In some corners of the internet this is referred to as "eponysterical"!- 
Dedicated Outlets - The Latest Recommendations
Many thanks to all for the suggestions, and apologies for my slow response.Since @inna was first to respond, I went out and bought a generator, and hooked it up in my listening room.  Unfortunately, due to the racket, the only thing I could listen... 
Best Option To Liquidate CD Collection
Blueskies: At the risk of appearing to have some sort of personal vendetta against you (believe me, I really don't) let me just say this: you really don't get it!If you create an amazing work of art with your CDs (whether you glue them together, t... 
Best Option To Liquidate CD Collection
Wrong again, Blueskies! Sorry!If you give away the CDs you also give away the license you have to listen to the copies that you made when you ripped them to your hard drive.Think of it this way: if you buy a ticket to see a concert, you cannot mak... 
Best Option To Liquidate CD Collection
Unless there's no proof, it's only dogma.Czarivey: I’m going to go way out on a limb here, and assume that English is not your first language, as I can think of no other explanation for your incomprehensible and incoherent comment (exemplified by... 
Best Option To Liquidate CD Collection
IANAL, but the situation is really pretty simple: it's perfectly legal to sell a CD you own, and it's perfectly legal to rip a CD that you own to your hard drive. However, if you choose to sell a CD that you've copied, it is NOT legal to retain th...