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Owners of speakers by obscure companies chime in
Zu is hardly obscure. Their ads/reviews are in all the mags and websites. Furthermore, they do shows all over the world on a regular basis.Hardly the acts of an obscure company. Maybe the owners are a bit reticent after reading all of the cheerlea... 
Pet audiophile peeves - name yours
I'm still keen on the "hot stamper" seller here.One of the latest ads claims "almost a hot stamper".Cracks me up.Is that like almost pregnant? 
How long to wear a record out?
A record played with a correctly aligned tonearm and good stylus should outlive you.I have hundreds, perhaps over a thousand records, from the 60's alone with well over 2000 (some many more) playings that sound pristine today. No clicks, no pops, ... 
SNEAK PEEK: Lansche 4.1 Loudspeaker
As the distributor it doesn't belong here. 
What knot for string to drive platter?
As an old Navy guy, I'd tie a square knot. It will never slip or loosen. 
SNEAK PEEK: Lansche 4.1 Loudspeaker
We interrupt this infomercial and return to our regularly scheduled programming for 1 minute.And then back to the infomercial. 
Ayon Audio Spirit integrated amp
Aren't you an Ayon dealer Ballhog (Curtis HiFi)?Thanks in advance.Or post recommendation.Whichever you prefer. 
How to evaluate amps that are not broken in?
>>Doesn't it seem odd that "break in" always seems to result in an improvement, never a change for the worse?<<Which brings into discussion the emotion or mood at any particular listening session. I have no doubt that, to a certain ext... 
what power amplifier are really punchy
Choosing an amplifier before selecting a speaker is like buying a set of tires and then looking for a car to fit them. 
How to explain our obsessions to the uninitiated?
Chad, if your contention is true, I'll bet you have one killer system. 
Any Phono Stage that can load 100k, for $300 used?
I'm certainly more confident that companies such as Grado, Ortofon, and Cartridge Man have far far more moving magnet "know how" than some amateur with too many toys in his sandbox.But that's me. 
Any Phono Stage that can load 100k, for $300 used?
According to the Dynavector website and the review in Hi Fi+ (issue 30), the MM loading is fixed at 47K.How does a user configure the unit to 100K?Thanks in advance. 
Pass Labs xa - .5 amps
Leave it in standby between use.Do not power it down.Have fun. 
Amy Winehouse LP Sound Quality
Some new vinyl and reissues are incredibly ordinary.However, most stink.All of my new music purchases are digital as I'm weary of the substandard vinyl products sold at $30, $40, $50 and more.YMMV but I doubt it. 
an amp without "electronic" sound
JadisVACCaryMac (the older stuff)Thor