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Is There Just One Single Album That Does It For You, Completely? Just One.
Did we bring acoustic treatment? It would impact my choice of album..   
How to make your amp more expensive
Everyone knows that HiFi starts at 50lb  
Have we lost civility and respect on Audio forums?
All hobbies or subject matters of interest have insufferable twats, elitists, condescending jerks, naysayers, and open-minded passionate people that are excited to explore new frontiers.  Engage how it suits you! Opinions can't replace actual exp... 
ISO - grit, texture, decay, life from snares and bass drums
Horns and high sensitivity may be a direction to pursue. Sourcepoint 10 have some snap. I think your current speakers use an AMT which can often roll off smoothly up top, and take away some bite.  I'm a drummer and love Triangle speakers for the ... 
Who is excited about Capital Audiofest 2023?
Amazing gear and good people. Some inspirational pieces. It was my first time at the show. I don't know about decibel meters but I could quietly talk and be heard when most systems played. I didn't realize I was a high volume listener, but to me ... 
Have you found your "End-Game" speakers yet? I have. And it feels so good!!!
Endgame is like any relationship. Sure, you're committed, but you're always going to explore options in your mind. I'm happy with whatever is in rotation in the setup at the moment. Until I'm bored .  
Power Cables - Third Party or OEM
The thickest, most inflexible, and most phallic cables sound the best. Or whichever costs more or sounds better.. I can't remember it's been some time since I listened to a power cable.   
Big speakers, are they really the best way to get great sound?
Headphones. Bookshelves near-field. Towers midfield. Large towers at a distance. Those setups will have their inherent strengths and weaknesses.  You may prefer one the most, or you may just have the most intimate experience with one type for lon... 
Audiophilia: Is it the pursuit of audio excellence or just a desire to tinker.
A true passion will often encompass different areas of our personalities.  We will want to indulge all of our senses, as well as our sensibilities. We trade in profound nuances! Obsessive tendencies are probably common. It is difficult to put tan... 
ARE AUDIOPHILES OVERLY SENSITIVE BY NATURE?FEELINGS AND OPINIONS?
If you think of HiFi as a hobby, you'll see the same actors in every hobby pursuit.   
Denafrips Pontus 2 Price increases
You don't even want to know what my DAC costs in Turkish Lira  
Is there a way to switch one set of speakers between two sound systems?
Bryston made speaker selectors too. I see them online, not sure if they have current products.  
looking for an integrated amp in the $1500 range
Rogue Sphinx sounds like a great idea in the budget!    
How easily can you distinguish between different DACs?
The SQ and differences in character of DACs can be profound. The rest of the system seems to determine how much of that you'll likely hear.     
Question: What are some of your best pieces of advise to someone new to the hobby?
Go to a dealer and have them recommend a starter setup for your budget. Go home and listen to it.  This is now your reference point for any future upgrades if you choose to continue