glupson

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In the middle of a pandemic, Stereophile reviews ~ $30K equipment
"I would love to see a price breakdown of that $53,000 tonearm."Assuming it is made in a garage, for two tonearms: $700 for parts, $400-600 for machine use, $10000 for marketing, Roughly $100000 left for living a year until you can find another tw... 
In the middle of a pandemic, Stereophile reviews ~ $30K equipment
geoffkait,"Sweden’s idea of herd immunity didn’t work. End of story.I agree that it is a little suspicious, but it is not end of the story yet. Not in Sweden, not in Brazil, not in the U.S.A. Sweden merely chose not to "flatten the curve", but to,... 
In the middle of a pandemic, Stereophile reviews ~ $30K equipment
"Sweden. Come on, guys. Don’t be a knucklehead. It’s too late now, anyway."As someone in that link mentioned, it is a marathon, not a sprint. Interesting however you look at it. 
Diminishing Returns
Magnepan LRS. A total surprise even before you hear the price. 
Best small, desktop speakers, $500 or under (new or used)
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649620385-sony-cas-1-audiophile-bluetooth-desktop-speaker-system... 
What Do You Think . . . and How Does It Work?
"This is a speaker forum..."It is not a "speaker industry conspiracy" forum, I hope. Which is all you try to do with it.Surprise, I am very satisfied with my speakers. They cost more than a bag of rice and profit margin must have been substantial.... 
Directionality Explained
"Are there machines that sense bloviation?"Man-Machine. 
Directionality Explained
"Again, this logic suggests that our audible ability is so poor we couldn’t tell the difference. But it’s been shown our hearing is highly acute."I think there are machines that than sense sounds a human cannot. Of course, not every microphone, or... 
What Do You Think . . . and How Does It Work?
kenjit,I did not think you were truly asking.After rereading your post and questions, the answers would be...I doubt there is an illness that corresponds to that so you may never find the name.However, if discrediting everything ever becomes a rec... 
What Do You Think . . . and How Does It Work?
kenjit,Behavior is not only movements that, without much doubt, cannot be discerned here. Your words also account for something.Some of your statements may be technically correct. In theory at least. The rest is painfully dull. 
What Do You Think . . . and How Does It Work?
kenjit,You might have not asked for an evaluation, but your behavior begs for it. 
Whats playing on your system today?
The Boomtown Rats - The Fine Art Of Surfacing 
Need speaker cable
If it helps, Zu Audio cables. They sell on their website but they also sell on eBay where you bid. Still, it will run you much less than $500 for a reasonable length. No idea if they will or will not be what you want, but check them out. I have Li... 
In the middle of a pandemic, Stereophile reviews ~ $30K equipment
I like Charleston. 
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