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Paying with a cashiers check? Need advice!
A pass from me two. Im always leery of folks that haven't done anything in years then pop up. I've had several crooks manage to steal an old members credentials. You can also check their discussion posts, you can google earth their address, also a... 
Looking for a ‘’No braine’r Integrated amplifier under 7500 or so
I have a Mimas. It is fabulous. Just be prepared to wait. They’re all made in California by hand and honestly I think Aestheix is leaving money on the table, it really is that good.  
Which speakers did you find bright, fatiguing or just disappointing in some way?
ProAc are wonderful. Their true ribbon tweeter is sublime. Harbeths are easy to listen to but can be a bit boring, but certainly listenable. BTW the ML and a few others use the Heil AMT ( Air Motion Transformer) I’ve always found it a bit bright. ... 
Which speakers did you find bright, fatiguing or just disappointing in some way?
Thiel 3.6 did not like the metal dome tweeter.  
New Audiophile going crazy
I’m really at a loss for words. There’s so much nonsense here. Old B&W ‘s really?  
Ribbon Tweeters and Animal Hair
I have ProAc D20R   I keep the grills on when not in use.. I think of them as Dust Covers 
Has anybody bought or heard a Chinese knock off amplifier?
I can't take the time to read all this but, there is good stuff made in China by very reputable companies; I own an Auralic Aries G.1 .There are fakes and weird stuff. Painting with a broad brush is never fruitful 
Stereo Times list of the " 2020 MOST WANTED COMPONENTS"
I’ve been thrilled by my new Aestheix Mimas. It’d be fun to hear the Coda, but I’m pretty sure I’m off at least the amplifier merry go round. Those Townsend platforms are another story! 
Boulder 866 experience? Users?
I am extremely happy with my Aestheix, Mimas. I did not get the internal Dac, but heard it is excellent. I use Chord for Dac.  
“Marks on the underside”
No. But in the future take pictures and mention it. Ebay sucks like that. I like to tell folks maybe you should buy a brand one. 
“Marks on the underside”
No. But in the future take pictures and mention it. Ebay sucks like that. I like to tell folks maybe you should buy a brand one. 
What is the name of the tool?
I was going to write something rude. Instead why do you need a wattage meter? 
Point of higher priced streamer?
@Sangbro  I'm sure everyone has an opinion, here's mine. Speakers ProAc K6 signatures or if they are to big K3.. or even the New K1 with the matching stands. I've owned many speakers in my 62 years from Apogee to Quads.. I've never found a speaker... 
Power strips- too many choices
Shunyata. I use a Denali 6000S v.2  
An audio rack that really does make a difference.
Box Furniture Co. Made in Brooklyn NY.