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Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles?
@mapman You got the suffer part right. Especially when tape deteriorates with time an vinyl degrades with each play. Not to mention tape heads and styli.Expensive in dollars and convenience. 
Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles?
Got to have the on ion. 
Ever feel like a "low dollar" customer that your dealer doesn't think worth their time?
No never. It sounds like an inferiority complex. Every dealer I've ever purchased from when I started out exhibited mutual respect. Now I usually buy direct and every builder I've dealt with is cool.hilde45 how could anyone possibly be "your" deal... 
Virtual Axpona
My opinion is that a virtual show is different than a live one, probably inferior but still better than nothing for aggregating news from those manufacturers that show up. Not to much to be gleaned from dealers. If you term a deadly worldwide viru... 
Virtual Axpona
The preceding are opinions  First close minded. Second dangerous..   
Integrated Amp $1200 or less
If you desire refinement put your money in a better DAC now. It will shine through any amp. 
Azimuth 2020
Unwarranted to disagree with anyone here. Civil discussions are pleasant AND educational. Thanks all for the insight. 
Azimuth 2020
I respect everyone's methodology. That is the sole reason I asked. Not for sarcastic sad sack BS. I didn't acquire a Puffin for azimuth setting. I got it because it optimizes my carts closer/easier than all others. Any SQ you desire is obtainable.... 
Azimuth 2020
@miemYou don't miss much.  BUT you are the first one to ask.https://www.facebook.com/169943296511400/posts/1506320702873646/ 
Azimuth 2020
Glad we're in agreement of importance to SQ. Your methods may vary. 
Azimuth 2020
As long as everyone is happy, dat's good. 
Azimuth 2020
Feikert is NOT the only option as there is a new kid on the block that DOES give you crosstalk figures in .1 db.  Actually mine dropped 5.1 db matched after a .1 db boost to the left channel. Just sayin'Not holy grail, more like holy crap. 
Azimuth 2020
Only one of 3 is cockeyed and since they are all handmade...It is still well within the range of my headshell.The Ort sounded the best of the 3 - now better seperation.I see that the Fozgometer is down to $250. Still kinda rich for a one trick pony. 
Azimuth 2020
I eyeballed it for 35 years until yesterday. Now t looks cockamamie but SQ is lucious and crosstalk is down 5 db. 
The very best sound: Direct to Disc
True dat. I just I just put on a Sonic Arts Direkt to Disc today.Wow!Nothin 'beats Discovered Again!Grusin and Sax. One take.