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The effect of my dog on sound quality
I just have to say that I love the title of this string. It reads like a gently demented sent-up of an electrical engineering paper title.Whether this post is serious or facetious, its title surely amused me. 
New blog post on the world of portable hi res audio
Every site has its place in the audio world. Audiogon is deep in traditional audiophile knowledge and values. I started the heavy lifting in audio 30+ yrs ago with tube amplifiers, turntables, speakers the size of small refrigerators, and so on. T... 
Great Stereophile article on a friend of mine, drummer Billy Drummond
I, too, saw this article and was totally charmed by it--for multiple reasons. For one thing, Billy Drummond is one of the best drummers on the East Coast and has been for a long time. I've seen/heard him half a dozen times and he's the real deal. ... 
What's the most overrated or overpriced piece of equipment you own, have owned or come by?
My very first set of speakers, inexpensive Infinity towers (circa 1985) was unbearably bright--I wasted time & money trying to tame it. But from this came a key audio realization: know the sound you favor and build around it. I learned I favor...