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Thin Line Between Critique and Courtrooms: A Dialogue on the Recent Audiophile Drama
@mahgister  Have you considered professional help?  
Thin Line Between Critique and Courtrooms: A Dialogue on the Recent Audiophile Drama
@atmasphere  You should repress your ego.  We all respect your smartest-guy-in-room assumption, and you probably are most of the time, but you and your products are not beyond reproach.  Have you ever been wrong?  Get a grip.  I know I have just ... 
Stereophile review of the $30,000 tekton speakers
@tektondesign  Big time cop out.   The designer can't explain his design.  
Magnepan “X” upgrade program
After years of poo-pooing the significance or various upgrades, Magnepan is now marketing and selling them.   Were they wrong all this time and finally saw the error of their thinking, or are they now just seeking additional profit?  Have they in ... 
The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change
@mahgister  You continue to demonstrate that your knowledge is unlimited regarding audio (amongst other things).  Each time I read your posts, I am so glad that you choose to share your wisdom with  us.  Thank you.  
Component contributions to “sound stage”
Have you noticed that sometimes when an OP asks a serious question, a difficult question, many of the responders poke fun because they can't provide a thoughtful,  experienced response. In my experience regarding soundstage,  speakers are the mos... 
Brand New Vinyl Static and Pops
@lewm   The op is asking for assistance.  You are offering nothing. Are you having a bad day?  
Has anyone abandoned stereo for atmos for music?
@dain The pushback here is quite substantial.  Twenty-five years ago it was against digital.  I  would like to hear more about your experiences.  
Paypal drastic changes
@krelldog Backup withholding applies only if you fail to provide  "your US tax ID or completing a Certificate of Foreign Status".  For most of us that is our SSN, for a business it is the EIN. As @carlsbad2 mentions, that would be reportable on t... 
The Emperor Has No Clothes!!
@mdalton I am in agreement with you here.  I think it is proper advice , especially to less experienced readers, to point out the over-the-top praising that some posters offer regarding the life changing returns on their equipment.   Others have ... 
Is the MT-5 turntable compatible with ANY integrated amp
The Luxman 509-x has a phono pre-amp built in, so it will accept the output of the turntable directly.  Make sure you connect to the inputs of the Luxman on the far left, labeled "phono".  Normally most integrateds can't accept input directly from... 
Chat GPT wrote a poem about digital vs analog
rvpiano There is nothing artificial about your intelligence!  
What is your opinion of single driver speakers
So funny    
What is your opinion of single driver speakers
nationalbar    
Audio shops near Lafayette, Indiana?
Hilde, Go Purdue.  Matt Painter for Mayor.  I'm an IU fan, but love PU.  Drive down I65 to Indy and visit http://theaudiosolutions.com/index.php?route=common/home.  While you there visit Broad Ripple and downtown Indy.   Have fun.  PS no connectio...