dave_b

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why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
Some expensive cables do provide better performance for commensurate gear.  At some point there is diminishing returns for sure.  My experience is that most of the cable companies sell plain old wire dressed up in diamonds and pearls.  There are o... 
New Tweak --- Its Fantastic
Deep down we all wonder...what if?  I will consider it ! 
New Tweak --- Its Fantastic
I’ve probably owned more tube gear than most of you lube lovers here.  I know what tubes can do and enjoyed the stuff quite a bit, but over time, I was inevitably unhappy with certain aspects of their sound.  On a day to day basis, Krell has alway... 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
Looks are important glupson.  That’s why you will never see a pic of GK anywhere. 
New Tweak --- Its Fantastic
That’s just it...my Krell doesn’t need enhancement!  Enjoy the the lube 😜 
New Tweak --- Its Fantastic
Oregonpapa’s $10 tale really sheds some light on the subject.  Not sure whether to laugh or feel sorry for him.  I thought I was insane, but this thread gives new meaning to the word delusional!! 
New Tweak --- Its Fantastic
The sonic transformations going on here indicate that I could apply that stuff to a 1980’s rack system and have it sound SOTA!  Jeepers, that’s neato 🤓 
Home Theater Receiver recommendations for B&W 803S?
IMO Yamaha makes really nice gear for the money and they sound excellent! 
Home Theater Receiver recommendations for B&W 803S?
Welcome awilder!  Set your budget and do your homework.  Make a list of must have features, then narrow it down to price vs performance.  If you can listen to a couple of brands through your speakers, then do so with familiar material.  Power is a... 
New Tweak --- Its Fantastic
Don’t forget to apply some to your ear drums as well!   
Totem Acoustic Forest Signatures
Bg3584, congrats!!  Let us know how the stuff settles in. 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
I’m fine GK...no need for any of your special scam sauce on my burgers 🍔  
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
Elizabeth is obviously very emotional right now.  You missed the tongue in cheek aspect of my post apparently?  That being said, anyone should be able to pursue anything they please.  I was simply riffing on the analogy GK mentioned.  It was sarca... 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
Geoff is definitely more than a few cards short of a deck 😝. He’s also wrong...a rich man can buy his audio indulgences over and over again until he accidentally enters Audio Nirvana!  A poor man has fewer options and needs to get it right the fir... 
Solid State vs. Tubes - What if Transistors came first?
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