brian160e

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Most overpriced audio component made
Tml2: you have no clue, just guesses. Bulk of the cost in most wire is in the termination. Advertising is a fortune, and if there are no ads, no one will buy (on a large scale). Also, the greater the dollar amount, often the better it is perceived... 
UPS insurance claim denial advice
BS Potsy: "PS, all UPS requires is that you use the original packing carton". Nice urban legend.100% un true. UPS requires items be doble boxed and have packaging in between each box. 99% of hifi packing does NOT meet this requirement. LOOK at the... 
Muse 8 tranport + 296 DAC, the best?
British mag's: Bad review in a Brit mag on a Non Brit product? Wow! That's a first! Wake up. I have had the 296/8 for about 1.5 years. It is the best there is (although the remote is not going to impress anyone with its looks, but it works). ML360... 
Most overpriced audio component made
Case04: if you don't know, don't say. Cables have a "70-80% mark up". Really? On what planet, because it's not this one! Dealers are lucky to make 20% on cables and often less on components and speakers. "70-80%"? What, you know of someone that pa...