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You own a store, you sell 2 brands, which?
trick question, there is no combination of two brands that cover all bases for amp, pre-amp, turntable, speakers, etc. I could start with Cambridge Audio but for speakers, no brand would satisfy more than 30% of audiophiles. Our ears are different. 
Best way to spend $1000 on used bookshelf speakers?
@rfnoise7" Just out of curiosity, did your “research and legwork” involve actually auditioning the speakers in your system?"OF COURSE I DIDI bought them for $1300. I contacted all the raving online reviewers, many times, NOBODY responded. These w... 
Speaker Recommendation up to 70k
I think  you should buy a 1000 dollars bookshelf speakers and two heavy speaker stands made of gold. That will get you to 70K 
Best way to spend $1000 on used bookshelf speakers?
 LSA-10 Signatures seem to be mediocre speakers, with the price constantly dropping, and very little demand for them. I have done a lot of research and legwork and I found nothing supporting the hype.But of course it's a matter of taste and equi... 
what system musicians prefer? Do they care?
@danvignau Still on the fence about that, I am a moderate Fleetwood Mac fan 
what system musicians prefer? Do they care?
@rscoates Someone mentioned them before and I like them a lot, based on what I read. Very cool company 
what system musicians prefer? Do they care?
"One told me that his mind probably fills in the missing information"Cheap but so practical! 
what system musicians prefer? Do they care?
I think I just got one: Brian Wilson. He does have the ears for it.And it shows. But I see why the disconnect and how musicians drive minivans 
what system musicians prefer? Do they care?
thanks @dekay:)  
what system musicians prefer? Do they care?
@petg60 why musicians? I don't know, because.... that's what we listen to? :) 
what system musicians prefer? Do they care?
well, I guess it's a similar question to "what car racecar drivers drive". Sometimes they drive a minivan.First off, I am sorry about the   rich douchebags comment. It was completely unnecessary. I am a poor child with audiophile system-envy.But ... 
Better/best fullrange nearfield speakers?
Monitor Audio Silver and Dynaudio Evoke 20 worked magic for me. 10 feet apart, 6-7 feet from the listener.  I liked Totem too, and I am sure there are at least 15 other great brands in the category 
Where are the young audiophiles?
theses days you can buy speakers for $100 and hook them up to your laptop that will sound as good as... well... pretty good. It's a hard sell to justify to pay 20 or 20K for a pair of speakers but not impossible... 
What audio aspect are you knowledgeable in?
I am expert in judging blog posts and comments and point out flaws with their knowledge 
What Is The Most Romantic Song That You Have Ever Listen To?
and this is up there toohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqLTe8h0-joGod Only Knows by Mr. Brian Wilson