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New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
Kenjit,Direct sale operations such as Underwood, Schiit, Emotivahave the ability to offer pricing less than 1/2 traditional companies.One very heavily talked about bookshelf speakers at Axponaare made by Borresson. Only $38k a pair. This too is a ... 
Well maybe it IS my hearing
Eric, you have instigated some very thought provoking comments,thank you.I bring earplugs to Audio Shows because many companies feel their equipment needs to be heard at 85+ Db. Those rooms I exit quickly. Gryphon averaged at 92db. I have a phone ... 
What is proper ratio of money spent on amp/preamp/integrated vs speakers? 1:1?
Salk's Song3 Encores will be available to hear for a $10 admission feein Scottsdale Arizona Saturday June 29th 9am-4pm along with Spatial, Tekton, LSA, ZU, Sanders, MarkAudio-SOTA, Joseph Audio. 
Difference Between DAC Types
Speaking of DACs, Here is one Mr Reichert and Mr. Dudley of Stereophile appear to endorse in the Mar 2019 issue:HOLO -straight talk."This is the outlet store of Holo Audio. The owner is not a professional business, is a well-known Buddhist seller,... 
DAVID BELLES-VIRTUOSO COMPONENTS
Okay boys knock it off!! Wait till your father gets home! 
Used 5ch Amp (Classe, Krell, Rotel)
You can scroll down to the guy who wrote the Post"Amps I have known and Loved" He reviews a lot ofmulti channel amps. 
Puzzled about reasons why there seems to be no shortage of used planner speakers
Roge Angel:There seems to be a lot of everything out there in the used worldat 50-80% off original retail. Audio Gear is a case where the rich are serving the masses. They allow makers to spend $$ on R&D and develop new stuff to trickle down t... 
Cary CAD-120S MkII vs VAC Signature 200 iQ
Thanks for making my point. 
Better sound with ethernet cable?
If SQ matters, go hard and don't go for  "less" 
I woke up with cold ears
Squire- Check back about 6 months or so and read the responsesI received to my post "Am I hearing Things"? It may be of use or perhaps not applicable. I too feel I love the sound in my speakers and other times I am wondering why they are so harsh,... 
Audio Doctor goes to Axpona observations so far
bdp24I heard the Maggy 3.7s-Excellent- but missed the little guys darn it.They are getting raves everywhere though. 
Audio Doctor goes to Axpona observations so far
Pwhin: No real surprise re the Sanders advantage. -Roger designed Mls for years -Roger make a transmission line bass (which I am a sucker for)-Roger has room correction +++-Roger has class a/b power up they ying yang. 2,000 wpc a side. No clipping... 
Axpona 2019
Joseph room was acoustically lacking as many were. Sounded better atRMAF last year. He had Pulsars which I think might have fared better.Odyssey was there and I did not stop. Mistake. See Youtube review by a troika. The speakers were supposed to g... 
Cary CAD-120S MkII vs VAC Signature 200 iQ
Jabber- Yes but at what cost? Is this a money no object search?  How does Ultralinear sound comparable to triode? How much is the VAC?Would the difference buy a good room correction device? and so on... 
Decisions on standmounts: ATC, Dynaudio, ProAc, Sonus Faber
I suppose if we all heard the same way we would only need 1-2 brands