I spent weeks comparing Tidal to Spotify. Sounded about the same to me. Some stuff I like better on Spotify and some stuff I like better on Tidal. I kept Spotify because I also listen to a lot of podcasts and Tidal is garbage for podcasts.

Vintage? Uh. No. But nice pick up and fix.

If you own the place, build a sound insulated double wall. Google it and you’ll find vids on it. I would assume it will cost $2000-$5000 depending on if you build it or if you have someone else do it.

Here are basic steps as I understand it

• tear out existing drywall
• seal existing studs to neighboring drywall with acoustic caulk
• frame out a second wall in front of the first
• install Rockwool insulation in the first set of studs
• leave an air gap between old and new walls
• move outlet boxes to outer wall and apply acoustic putty to them
• install Rockwool into second set of studs, making sure to leave an air gap between first and second walls.
• hang acoustic drywall on new wall and seal screw holes and seams with acoustic caulk
• screw big sheets of mass loaded vinyl to drywall, tape seams
• hang second layer of drywall on top of the MLV and caulk screw holes and seams with acoustic caulk

The analog world is enjoyment that extends beyond the digital realm. My wife and I drove out to a traveling record marketplace that only comes to town a few days a year. We drove through the beautiful falling leaves, sipping coffee and discussing world affairs on the drive. When we got there, we wandered around the place, talking to vendors and crate digging for an hour. I bought some jazz and rock records.

After driving home I spent an hour cleaning all the records and putting them into new inner sleeves.

I spent last night spinning all those records, reading the liner notes, drinking a few adult beverages, letting the music wash over me.

Are each of those records audiophile quality? No, a few of them were not as high quality as the rest. And if I looked them up on Spotify I’m sure I’d find much higher quality recordings.

But if just stream them I won’t have the memory of a fall afternoon with my wife looking for deals on used records.

Don’t get me wrong, I love streaming too. I’ve discovered more new and interesting music than I ever knew existed via streaming.

I think most audiophiles have both analog and digital systems. The “best” sounding really depends on your rig, the source media, and the phase of the moon, LOL. I’ve heard both great and terrible recordings on both types of systems.

Enjoy what you enjoy and let the music flow over you!

Nope, no idea what they are. The tweeter looks interesting. They could sound good.

I’d hook them up and see what they sound like- I mean, why not?

I’m not adverse to some rock and roll speakers that have patina. Not everything has to be fancy-pants glossy and high-end.

Ojas system?

Coax to DAC.

I had a small 8” sub in my old apartment and it was fine. However - I always played low volume and kept the gain low. It was really useful to keep the crossover point high so it just filled out the mid bass at low volumes. This was for stereo at low volumes, NOT for blasting movies or EDM music. It can be done, but there limitations. Don’t expect to turn it up much.