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S7 is the end for me.. and I’m glad I have them.. Now they enter the Magico pantheon of successful models that have added a unique voice that helped define what the “magic” is all about...

Thanks for sharing that very moving performance...

I never really thought about it ,but if you insist... just call me a 64 yr old youngster!:)

My dear spouse of almost 25 yrs. is very understanding about my little hi-fi obsession, as she calls it.. Never a whimper from her .. even after I let out a storm of expletives after getting busted knuckles from fooling with the damned stuff .

I have a vintage system in my study that uses a pair of fully restored Acoustic Research AR3a’s first purchased n 1969. Beautiful... old school “New England” reproduction... I can hear , and understand ,why they were so influential.

I'm reading on another audio forum that a 20-25% price cut is in the works. Anyone have any additional info to substantiate this info? Perhaps Accuphase has made the decision that a price cut is the way to generate more overseas sales,especially from N.A. and try and put to rest the price...

Just for fun lets say I've been wondering about getting a very expensive, brand new 2021 Porsche but I own a internet forum and am asking members to donate to its maintenance. Since i already have several exotic cars in my stable to stroke my ego with would it not be better to spend the money on...

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I have a KL Audio and I really love it, but I hear that they are not in production any longer,although i think they will continue to do service/warranty work. But just in case I'm considering the Degritter as a backup. Looks like a well made and effective (from what i've read) machine.I like the...

https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/15/entertainment/rock-hall-fame-2020-inductees/index.html Doobie Brothers... Yes! :congrats:

From last October's Stereophile mag letters section sent in by a fellow from Colorado. A very clever audiophile poem. A Tweaker's Lament When I notice my system Is off by a bit I give my cartridge a nudge. Sometimes the tweak Decreases the peak Sometimes it adds to the sludge. Engineers call...

https://www.monoandstereo.com/2020/01/magicos-measuring-accuracy.html#more

Interesting and handy device called "Transit Platter" that seems to answer that question very nicely. https://www.analogplanet.com/content/where-hell-do-i-put-record Available in the US at Elusive Disc. http://audiophile.elusivedisc.com/search?w=stable+33.33&x=0&y=0

Jonathan Valin on loudspeakers at the Munich show. https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/munich-high-end-2019-loudspeakers/ Incidentally he has high praise for the Borresen 05

Well, after a one day delay due to the weather, the S7's are finally in and making beautiful music. You really have to see the finish in person to fully appreciate how gorgeous they are. Glad i went with the red. I'm told they will need 200-400hrs to full cook. I'm in no hurry. BTW... The...