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AA for us
The problem is not audiophiles, it is the human species. Humans think arrogantly they are smart and are the most evolved creature on earth, when really they fall between the common Zebra and three toed sloth in the evolutionary hierarchy. Humans h... 
Primare/ Vincent Adio /NAD /Rogue/ AVA /Hegel...- need a simple and reliable integrated
I know this sounds a little counter productive but given all the recommendations you have received, if I were in your shoes I would begin to make a list of retail stores that carry the brands on my short list. I would find a city or town within dr... 
Primare/ Vincent Adio /NAD /Rogue/ AVA /Hegel...- need a simple and reliable integrated
I have a Musical Fidelity M6500i integrated amp and a Rogue Atlas Magnum III. The first is a solid state beast but yet very refined, the second is a tube integrated that is clear and warm. I really like both. Very well built and quiet. I can’t spe... 
Primare/ Vincent Adio /NAD /Rogue/ AVA /Hegel...- need a simple and reliable integrated
I have a Rogue Atlas Magnum III and it’s truly exceptional as an integrated tube amp. So will jump on the Rogue bandwagon, as I think all of their products are very good and the service and parts (should you need this down the road) is in PA.  
Are REL the most Musical Subs?
There are more subs than REL which are musical. It’s kind of a silly question. SVS would be last on my list.  
Is Recording quality the real culprit?
BINGO! Blaring Sirens going off. DING DING DING! You win the big prize. Bigtwin is correct and so are you. I have had media in different formats. CD, Vinyl and tape recordings, BUT the most glaring and obvious quality differences has been heard in... 
The Rapid Rise (& Fall) of the CD
CDs and Record album sales will never go back to what it once was. Streaming will grow in popularity, but CD and vinyls will continue to be a niche hobby for many people.  
The Rapid Rise (& Fall) of the CD
From Wikipedia  The revival peaked in the 2020s decade, with various publications and record stores crediting Taylor Swift with driving vinyl sales.[12][13][14][15] In 2022, Swift's Midnightsbecame the first major album release to have its vinyl ... 
The Rapid Rise (& Fall) of the CD
Kennymac, not arguing here. I respect all opinions. Some of my younger friends have albums and they listen to them but only a few. I also have friends who go the see movies… this is after dvds, blueray discs and renting media and now streaming. Wh... 
The Rapid Rise (& Fall) of the CD
kennymac. As a side story, when the CD format was developed (as indicated in that video) I had bought a CD player straight away and enjoyed CD sound. I still had a Thorens TT and was spinning albums too. As time went on, CDs were engineered better... 
The Rapid Rise (& Fall) of the CD
Great video. I bought my first CD player in Germany in 1984. A Sony and I have been a fan of the format since that day. Yeah I still have CDs and 3 CD players and a transport. Ahhh the good old days of the compact disc.  
Power Amplifier - Maximum Resolution & Detail!
Fortune cookie say’ "One does not see what is in front of their eyes, one sees what is behind them". Same holds true for what a person hears. We all hear what we want to hear rather than what sound is created. That also accounts for why measuremen... 
Recommend me a tube integrated amplifier
I have a Line Magnetic 216ia and a Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum III in a second audio system. Both can be see on my systems page. The LM Audio is designed and made in China and it’s great. A transformer went out once, but my dealer sent it to an auth... 
Decisions, decisions, decisions
I have had Vandersteen 2ce SigII speakers for many years now. They are truly nice sounding. Laid back and natural, organic. Great with jazz or blues. Musical to be sure. They like power, but to be honest 50 watts would drive them fine. I would agr... 
Will streaming ever be "audiophile-worthy"?
This question has to have originated from an analog only fan. Digital has been audiophile level for awhile now??