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How does one get off the merry-go-round?
03-29-05: Detlof: "As time went on, I was forced to realise, that my mind got more and more entrapped by the gear and less by the message the music might have to convey. This was not merely bad, because through this, I became more aware of that mu... 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
First: try to go objective as much as possible to cut down brands to pour over. If you hate solid state, great, you have just wiped out over half the products out there. Narrow it down further to SET and you've wiped out, say, another 80%.Second: ... 
What brand is most recognized by non-audiophiles?
Klipsch - from older people I talk to. I don't know if Klipsch is considered an audiophile speaker now but they used to cater to the audiophile market back in the 80's when high end audio was more of a main stream market.But as Bombaywalla said ab... 
What brand is most recognized by non-audiophiles?
10-27-13: Mceljo wrote "but what audiophile respected brands are likely the most well known."Are you trying to imply that BOSE is NOT an audiophile respected brand?LOL 
Looking for a high-quality 2-way speaker
Take a look at Audiomachina and The interview and Pearls is an interesting read.Here is one quote from the interview:" I guess if you are going to abandon first order, then, in a sense, it doesn't matter what you do. Everything is downhill from th... 
Why Don't More People Love Audio?
"I knowYou never thought about it butAsk yourself laterWhen you turn on your stereoDoes it return the favor?"Van Halen - The Trouble With Never 
You know you're an audiophile if--
You have big ears.The better to hear you with my dear. 
Magico S5 vs Tannoy Westminster Royal SE
As I recall, the Tannoys have limited off-axis dispersion due to the large driver. IMHO they are far,far better than Harbeths which had some kind of funky coloration. Like wearing pink tinted glasses or, from what I have read, Exposure amps.Agree ... 
Why Don't More People Love Audio?
"I know you never thought about it but ask yourself later. When you turn on your stereo, does it return the favor?"..........Van Halen "A Different Kind of Truth" 
What component is responsible for dynamics ?
Active loudspeakers. 
Scratched CDs
I've had no luck with the polishes. Just use the DVD scratch remover device sold at Wal-Mart, etc. 
Help me emulate the best speakers I've heard
From what I gather with e-mails to OHM, Shahinian uses higher quality drivers than OHM. At least the cheaper OHMs. Hence the slightly better midrange.Opinions?? 
The Demise of the Hi-End Audio Store
The first high end dealer I went to recommended I just buy what he had. I thought it sounded okay but was curious about what MORE could I get. Was I missing out on something better? Was my Holy Grail just around the corner at the next high end sho... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
Can anyone comment on the Tesla Roadster? 
New level of ridiculousness
No different than when I walked through the Brookstone store at the mall. Just a bunch of ridiculous nonsense for people who don't know what to do with all their money, IMHO.Is a $150k Mercedes any more sensible when a $20k Honda will do the job j...