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Here's to the temperate, the gentle, the moderates in audio
Goldenear on YouTube.  
Quick System Building Pop Quiz:
Number 2 since I'm still trying to decide what "good sound" is. The first 80% is a lot cheaper than when going for the last 20%. Meaning before I go for the last 20%, I better have the basics right.  
Looking for 200 watt Amp to drive Dynaudio Heritage speakers
How about 300 watts? This should do the trick ;) Fosi Audio V3 Stereo Amplifier Home Audio 300 Watts x2 Power Product Dimensions 6.5 x 4.1 x 1.4 inches Item Weight 2.2 pounds  
Volume levels
In the morning before my ears have been assaulted with the cacophony of everyday life, I find lower volumes sound great. +1  
Did your system getting better the more money you spent or more experience you gained?
Sounds "better" but does not mean I enjoy it more. "Better' is a tricky word.  
15 in full range drivers
’full range drivers" It means the driver is run full range without FR limit by crossover or hi/low pass filters.    
Why do we demand so much from our systems?
@emergingsoul   What is your system? The more you hear, the more you hear what is wrong. Maybe tape cassette is a better medium. Plus this isn't 1970. Our modern intercommunicated world is constantly bombarding us with new products. Too many ch... 
Jim Winey (Magnepan) has passed away.
My condolences to the family. Seems indicative of the industry as a whole.  
Ken Fritz article
When subjectivism gets out of control?  
Why do I prefer R2R over Chip based DAC's?
Very helpful, thanks  
Why do I prefer R2R over Chip based DAC's?
@soix    I'd be interested in hearing what improvements moving up to a better R2R or NOS bring. Dynamics? Detail? Focus?  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
ファッショニスタ  
Identify this integrated amplifier, please
I heard back from the website: • PIER AUDIO SERIES MS-480SE HYBRID AMPLIFIER •  
My speaker upgrade journey - and a few questions
@lonemountain  No it was huge like a barn. But speakers were off to one side as I recall.  
15 in full range drivers
@zagorskia   I see this is a paper cone. Is there any coating on it? C37 lacquer Used this on my untreated paper cone F-R. Figured I had nothing to loose as the breakups made it un-listenable. Had it shipped from Austria. Put on 1 coat and sti...