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why do so many discussions turn contentious?
Your cats talk too!  You're not a bot.   
why do so many discussions turn contentious?
@tomic601 your pictures mean nothing. All non bot audiophiles have catsMy apologies I was just being contentious. 
Audiophile Priorities and Recent Topics
it's all about expectations and priorities.  Was I ever happy with Sotify?  It never sounded as good as my other digital sources but I used it for over a year until something better came along.  I tried Tidal that wasn't it I never tried Qobuz but... 
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You're right I don't know the answer.  What's the question?Is there a question?  Or just a rant? 
best snack for listening?
Sorry,Didn't know that alternate forms of imbibing were banned from the forum.  Not sure what rule I broke except poor taste.Get it snacks poor taste? 
why do so many discussions turn contentious?
and there you have it. 
Biggest "bang for the buck" audio gear you have owned(in your history)?
For me it's the Decware SE84UFO.   
What 3 recordings from different genres do you and your wife/partner appreciate equally?
Touchy subject.  Wife and I don't agree on much.The closest is the song Europa even then we disagree on which versionSantana Vs Gato Barbieri .Everyone knows it's Gato 
why do so many discussions turn contentious?
I blame"@your least favorite poster here" 
Audiophile Priorities and Recent Topics
@cleeds It really has been 4 decades.  YIKES!  When I started I was chasing, learning and attempting to find the correct attributes with no real success.  That was due to many factors space, knowledge and finances.  I got to a point that music was... 
Audiophile Priorities and Recent Topics
@MillerI'm an IT guy and couldn't for life of me figure out where I could plug my computer into your system???Power Cable... I get it.I could compare my cheapo cable to a stock one.  The better test would be for you and wife to come to coast and c... 
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but I have a big room... and a very big very lifelike sound stage with my cornerhorns with only two watts.Where did you get that the average listening room is 10x15x8?Have you been to the Decware forum? Lots of people are enamored with single driv... 
Audiophile Priorities and Recent Topics
I was blown away. I have heard a difference form a stock cord to just one very high end power cord. On an highly optimized system and the difference was substantial. In addition my power cord theory was at least supported by the same author " From... 
Audiophile Priorities and Recent Topics
Complete Guide to High End AudioChapter 15 "Replacing all the stock AC cords with entry-level cords is probably the single most cost-effective sonic upgrade you can make to your system."He went as far as rewiring his house"Overall, I'd say that i... 
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Reference defined as::Complete full midrange, in all its charms and colors, nice gorgeous soundstage, zero fatigue, zero colotation, voice 100% accurate. All amps are acceptable , from 1 watt to 1k watts. are you sure that's not what  colotati...