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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt, I'm hoping to take the train down to the show this year. Not sure what days I'll be going though. 
Good inexpensive temporary speakers
Which Radio Shack? Personally, I've never heard a pair there that sounded good, but I haven't seen their speakers in years. I didnt' even realize they still sold them. 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
I remember how cool those OHM's were back in the day. They weren't for me. Even the MBL"s aren't my cup of tea, but I can see why folks love them so much. Again, we all listen for different things. This is interesting as it's not 'what is the best... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Those are on my short list of speakers to listen to.. I dont' go off of reviews as my ears must be totally different as I don't often hear what the reviewer hears. I've been around audio long enough to know the dark secrets of the print/electronic... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Like so many others I am enjoying this thread for the entertainment value. I won't be purchasing any of these DACS as I recently redid my whole system and decided to go analog again. I'm waiting digital out for a few years while it figures out wha... 
Good inexpensive temporary speakers
I'd love to hear these speakers as I love first order phase coherent...like my Vandy's 
Good inexpensive temporary speakers
LInk doesn't work 
The best speaker you ever heard?
I got to hear those a bunch with all different electronics. The top end for me was hot compared to most of the newer speakers, but in it's day it was very special. Man could those things rock. HUGE and needed a large large space to really open up.... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Which is what speaker? Do you really think that's the best one you've ever heard? Most of us can't afford the BEST we've ever heard. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Question for we lay people....why would breakin of any DAc be more than 200 hours? I've spoken to many manufacturers as well as engineers and have been told that the biggest thing to break in are the capacitors and that even with the amount of sil... 
Can the Hegel H300 compare to the Ayre AX-5?
I got the Ayre over the Hegel as the Ayre seemed to have more air and better leading attacks in all the systems I've heard them in vs the Hegel. The noise floor on the Ayre seems to be lower. I know the zero feedback design plays a huge part in th... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
matt, I'll let you know when I'm down there next. That would be fun. Maybe we can get John over there with one of his toys. lol. 
The best speaker you ever heard?
It's funny to me. I've never liked the Thiel's. Too hot on the top end for me and I've tried all kinds of amps, cables, cords etc... My local dealer sells them and personally he loves them. That's just my ears and I respect all who swear by them, ... 
Integrated amp recommendations with A/B speaker
At 5,500 list it should be. If they are selling used for 1500, there is a reason and I'd personally stay far away, lol. That's like me saying my Ayre integrated is the way to go. I love it, but it's leagues out of his price range based on his orig... 
Sold speakers you really enjoyed?... But why?
Funny as I heard the DQ10's and DQ 20's fairly recently and they just didn't sound how they used to ;)....they were rebuilt by a DQ guy and he said they were more detailed than the original 20i's (the more detailed of the two 20's) and they still ...