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Sonus Faber owners--string grill cover alternatives
I see a conundrum here: the manufacturers lately have been making speakers for the grill to be optional. No protection is needed. They also design the drivers and appearance visually pleasing enough so that no grill is needed - to make them look g... 
Your audiophile chair
long story short: audiophiles in general have "amazing" taste in furniture,   
my shortlist for integrated Harbethsuper hl5 plus xd - please advise
@audphile1 +Musical Fidelity or Yamaha or Parasound  
the big one: how do you choose speakers? By what features, data?
@webking185 finally!  
Dynaudio Heritage + Gold Note IS-1000 Deluxe
@quattr0 I know Darko loves it, but I never heard it myself. Good to know!  
Dynaudio Heritage + Gold Note IS-1000 Deluxe
The Sugden does seem to be a good choice, not enough power though. How about https://lyngdorf.steinwaylyngdorf.com/lyngdorf-tdai-3400/?  
Downsizing: Separates>Integrated --PSAudio>Pass Labs
I would love to hear this one: https://moonriveraudio.com/the-404-reference-integrated-amplifier/  
Downsizing: Separates>Integrated --PSAudio>Pass Labs
I think the 60 may be sufficient in a smallish room. But I find Pass Labs very pricey compared with other brands.   
What was the craziest location that you made an audio purchase from?
I once was a few hundred feet from Mt Everest and I remembered I forgot to order my Tidal Bugatti, so I sent the Sherpa back. He wasn't the sharpest tool, so he ordered a Veyron, and that's what I have now in my living room.   
Can you give me your speaker suggestions?
Dyna Contour or Harbeth, used  
Tannoy Turnberry vs Fyne 502SP?
@mmcgill829 thanks, I didn't know most of it. I knew Fyne was founded by ex Tannoy engineers but I don't know how much of Tannoy's IP they can take and reuse It seems unfair to Tannoy. But I am impartial and I know zero about the legal aspects. L... 
Is there a ceiling limit on what you are willing to pay for an audio component?
despite all the best intentions, the insecure, genital enlargement seeking folks still misunderstood it though  
Tannoy Turnberry vs Fyne 502SP?
@mmcgill829 I would compare the 2 companies and see if there are red flags. I don’t understand how Fyne could come up with more models than Tannoy in the 5 years of their existence. brand since #of hifi models ... 
Is there a ceiling limit on what you are willing to pay for an audio component?
@jonwolfpell hookers? seriously? That's pretty dark.   
subwoofer buzz - how to eliminate it
@ditusa great article thank you!