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Why dealers disparage certain products?
It is an individual style, choice, and decision they may simply be expressing they're sincere, genuine, honest opinion and perspective even though you would never do such a thing.  
I am enjoying my analog system, but what can I do to improve?
"rauliruegas @clearthink  : so what?"   An advertisement,  promotional, or sales tool it is not to be relied on for meaningful determinations, assessments, or conclusions just like what you see on American TV. Some may use such content as a "... 
Neil Young calls out Tidal
"pesky_wabbit blah COVID - take it over a cold any day," In US more than 900,000 dead not so bad in some other countries where are you??  
Power Conditioners
Best advice is to listen, evaluate, and determine for yourself.  
Tidal vs Qubuz - Steely Dan "Jack of Speed"
Basing an audio decision based on the assessment, determination, and conclusion of hearing just just one, single, solitary track is not very wise you should expand your horizons they may have even been mastered differently.  
Looking for the best power conditioner or regenerator or any product like it for under 2k.
"hilde45 2,972 posts 02-03-2022 5:07pm Opinions on efficacy of these products varies a lot, probably due to both subjective and objective factors."   I think the greatest and most substantial, significant, and meaningful "variatio... 
I am enjoying my analog system, but what can I do to improve?
"rauliruegas Please read in that Technics link all the times Technics mention the TT model you own and that was used as reference for the top fligth model." That is just an advertisement,  promotional, sales tool it is not to be relied on ... 
About users with hidden agendas
Why do you keep attacking and criticizing Mr. Denney is there something about him that causes you pain, discomfort or fear he has not attacked anyone here as best as I can see, assess, and determine.  
Science that explains why we hear differences in cables?
englishman-in-newyork"I am indeed "an Englishman in NY", with 32yrs professional/broadcast engineering under my belt, and I find most of these "Audiophile" claims to be absolute nonsense. It’s really that simple. Of course, bankers, doctors, busi... 
Why so many tubes?
You should check out the "parts count" of  typical, common, or high end solid state equipment and you'll have your answer. 
Total System Gain Question
russ69"I may be confused but if your pre-amp can put out 575mv, the amp will be at full rated power. I don't think it matters what the gain stages are."This is correct and accurate and it is all that is really relevant in this case there is a lo... 
Vibration - What are the Main Sources?
mijostyn"The only vibration sensitive devices in audio are the phonograph cartridge and the microphone, both for obvious reasons."You are so wrong and yet you state, pronounce, and proclaim your Audio "Truths" as though they are the 10 Commandme... 
Stacking mains conditioners
turnbowm"Most manufacturers advice against "stacking" of line conditioners because of possible interaction between the filter and protection components."There are actually mains conditioners that are expressly, purposely, and intentionally desig... 
Lay Off the Newbies!
stuartk"Just because difficulties cannot be avoided does not mean one must always learn "the hard way". It is possible, in many situations, to gain knowledge without taking the most difficult path. The road may be rocky and washed out in places... 
Best Sounding Speaker Cables?
danvignau"Obsess much? Use your time to learn to play an instrument."This is an audio forum where people are allowed to discuss matters related to music reproduction systems if you want to play an instrument this is the wrong group for you ther...