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which is a better speaker
(1) Your quest for a speaker brand and model is for a receiver upstream. Any choice instead for an Integrated amp, with clearly superior audio performance capability and bespoke sonic signature, might drum up a potential contender versus a pretend... 
Is there a DAC ranking list?
We as audiophiles often seek ’giant killer’ components. Though the phrase is loosely used, rarely, if ever do we find such elusive equipment. I can’t see any worthy ranking below about a $3,000 price point. That’s the approximate starting thresho... 
$5K KUZMA TONEARM FOR ONLY $690! Gryphon Diablo for Only $699!
Audiogon is being infested by scammers! These are obviously fake ads designed to steal your hard-earned dollars. The thing that really irks me is that they were allowed to be posted. They all come from new members with zero feedback. @aisip has a... 
Spendor SP 100 R2 or Harbeth 40.2
  BTW- Most of my gear is Pass Labs- 250.8 amp,,XP 22 preamp....XP-17 Phono looks like you are good here without any need to budget for upstream electronics upgrades as you start your journey Have fun, sir! a couple more reviews FWIW .In t... 
Spendor SP 100 R2 or Harbeth 40.2
I’ve audioned both HARBETH and SPENDOR as both fine contenders. I can supply personal experiences with HARBETH that I selected as the best-of-breed in MY SYSTEM ( emphasis added) May I suggest that you incorporate the following bits in your own ... 
Desktop Speakers
Best active speakers 2022: budget to premium https://www.whathifi.com/us/best-buys/best-active-speakers-floorstanders-desktop-budget-and-premium    
Desktop Speakers
REGA SYSTEM ONE or KEF LSX?   https://www.whathifi.com/us/best-buys/all-in-one-systems/best-hi-fi-systems    
Desktop Speakers
     
Desktop Speakers
QUESTION 1: Do you prefer active desktop speakers ( built-in amp ..direct PC or external source feed with no need for a stand-alone amp). OR ,,,, passive speakers that will driven by a stand-alone separate amplifier? QUESTION 2: speaker Dimension... 
Honest Experience on Effects of Subwoofer Please
This mag editorial still remains one of the best reads on integrating subwoofer(s) into a quality build 2.1 audio system. Many of the strengths, warts, trials and tribulations also apply equally to the other major brands, and not limited to just V... 
Cable brands that work well with Cardas?
jond 4,961 posts 05-12-2022 at 09:38am At that price point it would be really hard to beat Auditorium23 speaker cables. UNTIL YOU CAN STRETCH YOUR BUDGET FOR MATCHED CARDAS CLEAR REFLECTIONS ..,, and your purse strings loosen …,, then + 1 👍... 
Cable brands that work well with Cardas?
Hmmm … I run CARDAS CLEAR too. I would strongly suggest you rethink sliding down from the your high-end CARDAS array you have . It may -and likely will - dumb down the overall performance step up delivered by those. It is the SUM OF THE PARTS tha... 
Buying New TV Need A Soundbar Recommendation
TRIANGLE ELARA LN01A active speakers ( 2-channel standmounts/ bookshelf’s); BETTER than any sound bar: active 2- channel speaker system that will smoke every soundbar in audio performance, but still has the same easy features and setup. - one s... 
Buying New TV Need A Soundbar Recommendation
Best soundbars 2022: the best TV speakers you can buy   https://www.whathifi.com/best-buys/home-cinema/best-soundbars      
Why is used audio equipment so undesirable?
@emergingsoul “ ,,,,there is limited interest and not much to be gained by getting rid of unused equipment. My dealer doesn’t want it. And it’s all fairly new stuff within a few years. It’s easier just to box it and store it away and give it to ...