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| Why are audiophiles perceived as being wackos? BrucegelI give both my wife and son a hug at and tell them I love them as much as I possibly can.If "wackos" weren't running the hi fi industry, then I might be the one getting more hugs and reassurance from my wife, despite the fact that there ar... | |
| 6.1 receiver It seems these receivers are very good value so thanks for the info.Can anyone please explain the difference between the 1014 and the 1015?Not sure what the premium for the 1015 is or if it is worth it, especially since I may only use it for pre o... | |
| Why are audiophiles perceived as being wackos? CDCIn my view, people who can't cook but still spend $50,000 on a kitchen, or people who can't drive but still order Porsches with "Tiptronic" transmissions -- they are no more and no less sane than audiophiles who spend thousands speaker cables.(... | |
| Why are audiophiles perceived as being wackos? BrucegelOh my god! The veil has been ripped away?!There is nothing more to discuss in this thread.We are, in fact, "wackos". | |
| 6.1 receiver Do any of these receivers have 3 or more component video inputs?Or low level outputs in order to use with powered monitors or external amps?If so, I too will rush right out and buy one. | |
| Biggest Baddest Audio Cables BrianI first experimented with high end cables around 1979, when a friend gave me a set of Fulton interconnects which I used between my Hafler amp and preamp.I would not say I am an expert, but I have learned one or two things in my 26 years of st... | |
| Biggest Baddest Audio Cables Have any of you tried the "Biggest, Baddest" PS Audio xStream speaker cables, now dramatically discounted on some of the audio websites?Further to this classic, timeless thread, they allegedly weight 2 pounds per foot!!With those "anaconda" creden... | |
| Home Theatre Bargains for Bedroom System? www.soundseller.comfrom recent thread on Sony 9000 es DVD SACD player | |
| Top Ten Speakers of All Time? THE DEFINITIVE LIST BY CWLONDON:1) Magneplanar Tympani 1-D2) Quad ESL 573) Dahlquist DQ-104) Infinity IRS Series V5) Magneplanar MG IIIa6) Rogers LS3 5a7) DCM Time Window Series 18) Spica TC-509) Dick Sequerra Pyramid Metronome 7's10) Wilson Watt/... | |
| AAC or AppleLossless there are other issues with losslessI have started a few threads on high quality files which you can check outAnybody who thinks MP3 is acceptable shouldnt bother with this forum in my opinion.And I also don't get the widespread obsession with sto... | |
| Why is Monster M1000i interconnect overlooked? I have stubbornly resisted spending big bucks on cables, so I have been using an original pair of Monster M-1 and M-1000s through many systems and upgrades.I bought them in 1986 (?!?!), in order to use with my new Magnepan MG IIIa's, Audio Researc... | |
| Why are audiophiles perceived as being wackos? QuadophileYou are making the assumption that anyone who buys high end audio gear has to take the time to set it up themselves, work at tweaking it etc.Here in the Big Apple, I know non drinkers who collect wine, non drivers who buy Porsches, and I... | |
| Need Audio/Video Inputs and Remote Volume ONLY Arocthank you so much --3 component inputs would be very nice, yes.I am just cobbling this system together, so I have an old Sony 9000 ES with the thin tray and the blue light DVD player....the X-Box console supposedly projects some games in HD an... | |
| Why are audiophiles perceived as being wackos? There are two reasons:1) unlike wine, watches, bespoke clothing, high end boats, designer mineral water, italian sheets, sub zero refrigerators, viking stoves, modern art, luxury automobiles, dualit toasters, cashmere blankets and expensive coffee... | |
| Aaron Neville's "Warm Your Heart" This is a very good recording.I first heard it at a Wilson Audio demo, on Watt Puppies with monster Krell amps.After the demo, I just bought the regular version from the bins at Tower Records, which sounds great.Sorry cant help you with the "click... |