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Have we lost civility and respect on Audio forums?
@Mahgister   Some people always know the price, but not the value. - Oscar Wilde   You know the use of ashes…so surely the reference is not lost.    
How good is good enough?
@witchitadog https://www.hifi-classic.net/review/jbl-xpl-140-24.html    
Have we lost civility and respect on Audio forums?
Music is art….there in lies the elusive meaning of a subjective response, communicated by objective devices.  If you have a response which allows that art to connect with you, then look no further.    
Have we lost civility and respect on Audio forums?
Yes.  No.  It’s always been the best of times or the worst of times.  Everything is relative to your expectations, desires and means of participation!  Enjoy the ride and ignore the irrelevant.  
How good is good enough?
Ya do what ya gotta do when you can do it!  
MIT Oracle V2
Contact Joe Abrams at Equus Audio…he has all the answers!  
Power strip recommendations
Signal Cable…phenomenal quality and ridiculously fair price!  Call Frank…he is the real deal and wonderful to work with.  
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
dbx 1231 - 31 band Graphic EQ 👌🏻  
When to choice XLR over RCA ICs.
Silver 😳 is for tinsel 🎄  
New Tweak --- Its Fantastic
Pro Gold is the GOAT!  
Experiences With Costly Balanced XLR Interconnects Above $3,000
Well since all the cables sounded the same, that begs the question why the preamp couldn’t discern the differences.  Power supplies sound different, types of connectors sound different…silver vs copper, insulation material, grounding, shielding et... 
When to choice XLR over RCA ICs.
Only if components are truly balanced designs, then you will have increased S/N and a perceptible increase in dynamics and contrast.  
Denon 3910 vs Maranz ud 7007 as players of SACD discs
For a significant increase in SQ, try the Denon dcd-1700ne…use a Sony for DVD’s  
Is there such a thing as a good medium priced music streamer?
Node X …big improvement   
Is there such a thing as a good medium priced music streamer?
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