To clean new/sealed records or not to clean?

Audiogoner Robertsong asks the vinylheads: “I have some sealed albums that I want to play for the first time. Should … More

What does “voiced” mean to you?

Member, Unsound, asks,”Often times [here], reference is made to a product being “voiced.” I’m curious what exactly that might mean … More

Which songs bring out your festive mood? Audiogon member, SonicBeauty, posed that question after discovering Faith Hill’s Joy To The … More

Does this comic strike a chord with you? Regardless of age or digital download adoption rate, consuming single tracks like … More

We’ve posted the Audiophile’s Brain map before, but here’s the real science. With functional MRI and CT imaging, we can … More

If cassette tapes contributed to the decline of vinyl and CDs did the same to cassettes, does that mean Digital … More

In the Fall 2000 issue of The Audio Critic magazine, Peter Aczel wrote: The Burn-in Lie “This widely reiterated piece … More

Audiogoner Elegal wonders whether record clamps make a difference. He asks, “I have a Sota Sapphire that I love. I recently … More

Audiogon Member, Mceljo asks, “For perspective, I will be turning 36 next week so I didn’t grow up listening to … More

Audiogon member Bander is interested in finding out why you prefer horns over other types of speakers. What do you like … More