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Why Don't More People Love Audio?
Why is it a surprise that few people appreciate audio when so few have a deep appreciation, aesthetic gratification or understanding of music? It may be true that listening to music is a universal activity, but the vast majority of people do not l... 
ARC Reference 110 vs older ARC amps eg VT150
Hi MickeyOne man's experience....I used a Krell KSA 200S and ARC LS3B for years...detail and dynamics were killer, but at times the presentation was a little clinical. I always felt drawn to the richness of tubes. But I couldn't find tube equipmen... 
Music Recommendations
Holst...The PlanetsMahler...2nd "Resurrection" SymphonyGorecki...3rd Symphony 
Report from Rocky Mountain AudioFest
supplement to the above...Thiel 3.7's are indeed wonderful in the mids and high but do not have the low extension and control of the 3.6's. The Apogees' midrange, especially, is very nice, powered by AR's HD220. Audio Unlimited's demo of Focal 103... 
shipping tips
Thanks for all the good advice. "Part swappers"...never even heard of that...what's that about? How much importance do you place on the other party's prior feedback in weeding out potential rats?