arro222

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user poll on seperates vs integrated
There have been many advances in stereo components. You cannot measure with "price points" however for a couple reasons. 1. Many components that are selling for 7-10K are over priced. Ive opened some of these up and marvel at the audacity of som... 
hearing loss and amp choices
So I have listened to the ARC Vsi 75 for about 8 months. It is to my taste as it is natural, resolute, deep and wide sound stage and articulated enough w/o being sterile. Instruments and voice appear "in the room" like as well as spot on timbre. ... 
Downsizing: Separates>Integrated --PSAudio>Pass Labs
If you're into liquidity of sound making for a smooth rendition, the Belles Signature Integrated may float your boat.  
Audio Research i/50
I’m gonna give you another alternative. I have heard the i50and it punches beyond its build. There was one major reason I didn’t end up with it: even with all of its color iterations, I could not stand the looks of it. I got the vsi75 instead whi... 
Want to add vinyl to my system.
I’ve had the Rega 2.3 and 6. I like the $2500 MoFi better. I like the Mofi because I am a "clear" guy. I like clear and concise sound without the rounded off highs and lows Rega stuff tends to hand out. That sound is not to everyones liking howev... 
The revolution has begun!
@audioguy85 So freakin true.  That's the problem with this hobby. People are always trusting someone else's ears. Some stuff I've heard that was supposed to be "exalted" made me wonder if the previous people who had heard, had ears.  
I feel so inadequate after seeing this guy.
I believe I heard him make a mistake.  
The revolution has begun!
@audioguy85 So freakin true.  That's the problem with this hobby. People are always trusting someone else's ears. Some stuff I've heard that was supposed to be "exalted" made me wonder if the previous people who had heard, had ears.  
A cartridge with more bite, please and thank you
I like the Benz Micro stuff for punch that’s balanced. Not outrageously expensive either.  
Candidates for best speakers in the $2000-5000 market
"what sounds best" is what you like. I have listened to a boat load of speakers. From Wilsons, to Sonus to Dynaudio, Josephs, Paradigm, etc, etc. I have settled on a few for my tastes. My tastes run on lively, in the room performers, good sound s... 
What should be mandatory in every professional published review-
"Gear that sounds good" That is so different amongst listeners that it would help to know what the sonic preferences of the reviewer actually are.  
Primaluna or not Primaluna
@simna Well, it’s a cheap enough experiment to try the different Zu’s. Whether you start w the Omens as bookshelves just to see, the sound signature will be the same thru out the line. You can tell if they would be for you soon enough. At any ... 
Primaluna or not Primaluna
Wait...you still have the Audion? If that is the case, just get the Zu Audio Omens....$600 or a bit more to ship to Sweden. If you wanted towers, they have them as well....$1200 U.S. It will make you sell your present speakers and you will not ... 
Primaluna or not Primaluna
In your shoes i'd get the hardwired Audion Sterling with a pair of Zu Audio Omen book shelves. The entire set up for around $4200. 98db, 35lb speakers that will beautifully coincide with what the Sterling offers.  
5 Dumb Things Audiophiles Believes.
His delivery some may find "etching" but I think it's his style to be comical. How you find him relies more in one's wiring and upbringing. Some think the Three Stooges as hilarious and others as a disgraceful assemblage of humanity. Whatever f...