schubert

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Your last concert was to see who and when?
Taxes are rough, but could be worse , west of Albany Upstate NY pays taxes on NYC level with rust-belt wages .But as they say taxes are the price of civilization .Proctors is 'da bomb, love that place . 
What are some of the downsides of owning a Magneplanar .7 or 1.7i ?
Lack of Dynamic Range . If you play Classical Music is a problem with rock/pop is not . 
Good Semi-automatic Turntables ?
No . 
Audiophiles are not alone
I want whatever Hillarry Hahn is playing . 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Glad to see Cohoes Music Hall is still going, lived a few blocks away at one time , Capital District is one of USA's best kept secrets . 
For older guys
Best to know what is funny and what is not . 
Pass Labs
I've seen many classical musicians who have good systems .In Germany its the norm .Also have seen jazz musicians  who did as well, but only known a few . 
For older guys
geoffkait, As you have proved hundreds of times, thinking is just not something you are any good at . 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Perry Como- Original  HitsDutch pressing still in wrap , $1.99 at Goodwill . 
For older guys
Amen, theo. 
Looking for a Phono pre around 1K
bdp24Pas 3 design is cleanest ever in audio . I heard a home-built PAS 3 with the best mod boards available , best connectors, silver wiring, all encased in a lovely aluminum case with only volume and source knobs .Cleanest , most natural sound I ... 
Apartment Dweller's Paradise - The Ideal 2 ch. system?
+1 for headphones  
A good cartridge match for a VPI Scout 1.1 w/ JMW-9T arm, under $1,000
Zu moded  Denon  DL-103 
KEF LS50 vs Dynaudio Contour 1.3 MkII vs Thiel 1.6
For system you have the KEF LS 50 seems the ticket, the B60 is not bright, the KEF is a bit. Not hard to drive .Dynaudios are better speaker but need LOTS of power you don't have . 
Looking for a Phono pre around 1K
If you don't mind spending less The Van Alstine Vision  is very nice in general and very dynamic in particular .