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What improvements did you hear in going from entry level to high end Audio?
Mahler you get a lot of stuff.  Some really good stuff in your two channel system. I have Gato FM6 speakers, Kr Audio va900 intergrated amplifier. Resonessence Mirus pro Dac,Sony modwright 5400 Es CD player, Melco n1a server.  Rel 212se subwoofer ... 
What improvements did you hear in going from entry level to high end Audio?
Mahler what are you running system wise? 
What improvements did you hear in going from entry level to high end Audio?
One thing about audiogon that I see is on the forum asks a serious question. You always have trolls with the useless attempt at comedy. If you don’t have a serious answer the beat it!  
What improvements did you hear in going from entry level to high end Audio?
I was referring to the 20k and up systems as far as the higher end if that answers your question.  
What improvements did you hear in going from entry level to high end Audio?
Uberwaltz. I’m not hear to debate whether my question is flawed. If you have an answer then answer. If it don’t apply to you then don’t.@jab some of the systems sounded great. Even the ones that were not that expensive. Seemed like a lot of guys d... 
DO CABLES REALLY MATTER?
Teo I listen to rap and classical. Guess I’m wieerrrd! Lol.  
DO CABLES REALLY MATTER?
Point blank the ones that say they can’t hear the difference don’t usually have resolving systems and don’t try upper market cables. What they call great sound is just ok sound to most of us with highly resolving systems 
DO CABLES REALLY MATTER?
Pick what works for your system. I would not pay for cables more than my components but I think 10 to 15% of the amount your total system costs is reasonable. It has worked for me but it’s all system specific 
Revel Salon 2’s (used) or new Magico A-3 (new) ??
I owned the studio 2 get the salon 2 they are a great speaker! 
I just inherited 800-1000 CD's and a lot of them are filthy
Essence of music spray 
Does hearing the best in high end audio make your opinions more valid?
True that why I pose the questions I do. When they see a 14k speaker or a 10k amp or a 6k Dac it’s open season. Nothing wrong with having better stuff 
Does hearing the best in high end audio make your opinions more valid?
Thanks harrylavo. In my posts I’ve tried to share my unique journey. Some take it as showboating or showing off.  I meant as an offer of experiences.  My audio experience has been a great one. Hearing music in all kinds of way. Different sounds bu... 
Does hearing the best in high end audio make your opinions more valid?
@harrylavo great post! Informative  
Does hearing the best in high end audio make your opinions more valid?
IN CONCLUSIONGET EXPERIENCED ADVICE FROM THISE WHO HAVE HEARD A LOT GEAR. HOPEFULLY THEY HAVE HEARD CHEAP GEAR ALL THE WAY UP TO 5 or 6 figures. MAKE SURE THEY HAVE EXPERIENCE IN MATCHING SYSTEMS UP. TRY TO FIND YOUR SWEET SPOT AND GET THE BEST SY... 
Does hearing the best in high end audio make your opinions more valid?
My two audio buddies Bill smith and the late Charles threat set out to hear and try as much gear as we can and for about 7 or 8 years we went on a journey together that was amazing. We met dealers, We developed relationships, shared music, bought ...