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Phase Linear 700 & 400 series II
I doubt it. Hold their own against what? Something like the newer McIntosh stuff? Puh-leeze. :| 
High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground?
Cool story, Czarivey. :D 
High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground?
I concur. I always say most audiophiles are born, not made. It a pursuit of the finer things in life, and to hear music they way it's supposed to sound. Of course this applies more to acoustic rather than electronic music, but electronic music can... 
TECHNICS SL1200 MKII.......THE REAL FACTS
I can believe that. I really feel there's nothing wrong with my M5G with the A-T 150MLX cart. For $900, which is what I paid for both the cart and 'table, it's a bargain, imo. I would probably have to at least pay twice as much to eek out better p... 
Back on Black: LED ZEP 1-3
Well, I'm stating the obvious here, but the vinyl was cut from the higher res digital masters, so yeah, they should sound better than the cds, which are dumbed down to 16/44.By the way, I'm digging my copy of III more and more as time goes on. 
High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground?
Food for thought, there Macrojack. However, I would prefer to remain optimistic to a point. The high end is slowly going up the creek without a paddle, but hopefully, hopefully this will turn around somewhat. I will continue to support and buy fro... 
The Emotiva Challenge
Cool, glad you enjoy it. What we're getting at, or least what I'm getting at, is the ridiculous notion that Emotiva is equal or better than the creme de la creme of high end amps. To me, that is ludicrous. And don't get started with the objectivis... 
Pro-Ject turntables
Hmm...doesn't sound too swift. However, I'm looking at the higher end models, so maybe less problems? The other turntables that I fancy at the moment are the Luxman PD-171 and the Clearaudio Ovation. 
Differences between Accuphase C-2820 and C-3800?
Cool, sounds good. Congrats on the new preamp. And from reading my posts here, I'm glad I waited for the A-70 to come out! I'm still waiting to see what will replace the C-27. 
High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground?
True, there's tire kickers of all ages really. But, I am still curious to know if the 20 and 30 somethings are actually buying the equipment, or are just aspiring to. If they're not, that doesn't help the industry too much. Another argument is, ju... 
Pass Labs Amp X350.5 or X350.8 anyone compare?
Thanks for that, Ozzy. Keep up the good work! 
Back on Black: LED ZEP 1-3
Thanks! My original looks to be a first pressing. It has the Crowley messages and the mastering info in the dead wax. Plus, it has the old Atlantic address on Broadway printed on the label. It was pressed by Monarch to boot. Anyway, the new reissu... 
The Emotiva Challenge
haha good one! 
Back on Black: LED ZEP 1-3
I read the reviews, but I went and bought 'III' anyway based on what I heard at HDTracks and Spotify. I like it better than my original. I am very surprised at this, really. 
High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground?
That's really cool, Jafox. But how many of these people in their 20s and 30s are just looking at the equipment instead of buying? That's the $64000 question!