Recent content by Ritmo

Welcome to AS!

You can do it Jock! LOL

Gentlemen - Let’s just stop the back and forth. The argumentative exchanges are not helpful to anyone and it is clear they are driving divisiveness here. With respects to all “Audiosharkies”…

We live in very polarizing and disturbing times. Yes, the 1st Amendment gives the right for free speech; however, what is gained by anyone for spreading hate? In the case of a business owner that pushes hate messaging, it shows ignorance and the lack of any business sense. He just lost the...

I had the Reiki switch with its power supply and the Jundo cable for a few days of listening at home. I have to say that it is really impressive: quieter, more dynamic and increased instrument definition. Amazing what happens when electrical noise is removed from the from the "system chain". PS...

Fantastic! Enjoy the Arias, they are awesome!

Should be a great one, as in prior years. Unfortunately, I can't make it this year.

Great example!

Less than 10% of what I buy these days is new music. I mostly buy old jazz, classical and rock albums that have been remastered. Occasionally, I may buy an album that’s new music. Given the cost of vinyl, I only buy the classics that I know have been remastered properly and made by the best...

The solution won’t be easy. Rumors of F1 going back to V8 or V10 engines with sustainable fuel have been shared but that can’t happen for at least another 3 years. Fingers crossed, the engine sound of a V10 at 18K RPMs is amazing - unlikely I’m afraid.

1, 2 & 3. I have a dedicated music room. Was planned and executed during the construction of our retirement home. It is acoustically treated (actually reduced some after the purchase of the MBL 101s) with dedicated power and with carefully planned HVAC system for noise avoidance. I’ve had some...

Ridiculous is being nice. Until this year, maybe I missed a half a dozen races over the last 30 years. I watched a 30 minute summary of Australia two weeks ago and haven't even bothered to play the summary of China's GP a few days ago. I'm just not that interested. And, thank you for mentioning...

I'm late to this thread! I have been following F1 since the 1990s. Been to quite a few races - last one in 2025, Monaco GP. F1 and the FIA made quite a few changes coming into 2026: new cars (smaller and lighter with less downforce); new drivetrain (power is to be provided by a 50/50...

Thanks for the charts Craig. While not the same volume going back to the 1970s, it is clear the trend of vinyl sales has been up for the last 15 years. Also, not surprised about CD sales. Recently, I tried selling my 1500 or so CDs to a local large vinyl and CD reseller. I was offered $50 for...

This was surprise to me as I thought, vinyl sales were slowing down. ——————- Vinyl Sales Surpassed $1 Billion In 2025: Report Matthew Leimkuehler, Contributor A Record Store Day attendee celebrates finding limited edition vinyl albums at Easy Street Records on April 12, 2025 in West Seattle...