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Hi-Fi can be less expensive than anything
Totally Agree.Everyone deserves to have a good hobby or more After all, they are perfect avenues for unleashing some much needed creativity. Nevertheless, some hobbies come with an exaggeratedly expensive price tag. I just Google "25 most expensiv... 
Clear Day XLR
Agree totally, I also changed all my speaker and XLR to solid core 99.999 silver cable and never look back. 
McIntosh MC 275 - what generation is better
"Bass improved and how"Inside the MK VI, there have been many subtle changes in circuits and component values, while McIntosh also says that its much-vaunted output transformer-winding techniques have been further improved to give greater bandwidt... 
McIntosh MC 275 - what generation is better
From Pearl Audio Website, they stated these differences:Here are some new things on the current MKVI:• High Speed Sentry Monitor circuit will shut the amp off if speaker wires are shorted or there is a gross impedance mismatch to the connected lou... 
How important is the amp?
The amp is very important.It was the combination of power, control and overall coherence that made audio system work well seemingly with all musical genres. 
Directional cables - what does that really mean?
"what does that really mean?"That means cost you more, a lot more..... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
"many a megabuck speaker held hostage by the room." Totally agree with statement by Agear on MEGABUCK speaker. 
EAT EC88 - your opinions really appreciated
I been using EAT Tubes for my pair of MC275 for many year and never look back. It's sound so much better, I bought one extra set just in case they go out of business. 
B&W 800D or 802D Cosmetic Issues
The new 800 (D3)series is here, see if you can upgrade them. 
McIntosh C500t vs Audio Research REF 3
I just added the C500t with MC601s. The whole system now is fully balance and synergy matching perfectly b/c they all came from the same engineering team and manufactory.Now. Great sound by far with ALL different kind of music. I never understand ... 
What speaker cables work best with MBL systems?
I would agree with Mechans, MBL engineer team is one the best in the world and they know the sound of music.They understand the distinct differences among the cables and frequency-dependent impedance, response variations with interactions between ... 
Cheap Tube amp
I agree with all statement above. However $700 for a tube amp is not cheap. All you have to do is just enjoy the music instead of chasing the sound. I remember I enjoyed music a lot more with a $10 transistor radio than my sound system today. 
B&W 800D2 - Bi-amping vs Bi-wiring
I totally agree with Mattmiller. With my B&W 800d2,I tried with (1) MC275V, no big deal. Then added another "WOW..." what a different.Because B&W demands higher power to be better, I added a pair of MC601 and never look back.My experience ... 
Devialet Amplifiers
Heard them many time, sound and look amazing. my next dream system. 
Computer Audio..Stream or download?
I dumped Beat Music to Tidal 6 months ago for $10 more and it worth every penny. Best deal ever.