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Did a satisfaction threshold exist under 1000 bucks ?
agreed @mahgister the system without basic understanding of these principles may as well be a JBL pill  
Did a satisfaction threshold exist under 1000 bucks ?
you can go to shopgoodwill.com and buy components worth 20 times the price on ebay. For a 1000 bucks you can build an incredible system.  And not just any brands but high end audiophile gear. Of course it takes time, and a bit of luck. But not mu... 
Have you seen the new McIntosh poster for $195?
so you started a post for something that's sold out advertising that you are now selling it on ebay? What an exciting thread.  
Has buying and/or selling audio gear changed?
 The seller is responsible to deliver an item intact and if not, remunerate you once you paid, the seller can ship, not ship, ship 2 broken pieces, ship with via a donkey, etc. S/he can: I shipped it, it worked, the rest is your problem. As it ... 
what should I get to replace what I am planning to try
@lewm  that's true, I underestimated the willingness to help!    
what should I get to replace what I am planning to try
I meant it as a joke (satire of a lot of wildly confusing and deranged posts lately). I tried to write something so utterly meaningless and stupid that nobody would take me seriously, but I guess I failed. Sorry.   
what should I get to replace what I am planning to try
@newbee just a BIT much?  
Help me spend $100,000 on a new system
 I will be blunt, that's a bad title. Especially with your closing  hope I’m not sounding uppity here But not for most people here, for whom a 25K speaker is budget find.  
Does a record player make that much of a difference??
it's hard to imagine a thread more confusing, unintelligible, contentious, and yet substantive and full of hard earned insight in the same time. If this was someone driving from point A to B, he'd be going in the more asinine route and at times at... 
Accuphase Bookshelf Speaker Pairing recommend
@yogiboy  compared with everything with the same characteristics and parameters (not made by an English Duke and out of gold), in the same price range. "Overpriced" is not a subjective term.   It doesn't mean a person can't justify buying it and ... 
Accuphase Bookshelf Speaker Pairing recommend
the Harbeths are overpriced. They are just not the best value for the buck.   
Goodbye Everyone
oh shoot @elliottbnewcombjr I hope you are OK. I had my fair share of medical drama lately. I wish you a smooth recovery...  
Looking for a great phono pre-amp in the $1000 or less range
I tried 4 different ones including the Parasound and Moon. I kept the Moon, it was the best all around Phono stage for $600 The Rega was not good and I have a Rega TT.   
Accuphase Bookshelf Speaker Pairing recommend
@deep_333 I could but I don't know what I am talking about. But to try: there are differences in the sound, design, looks etc. based on location. I wouldn't say it's like wine but I believe engineering has deep connection to the culture.   
Accuphase Bookshelf Speaker Pairing recommend
this is from my list between 2 and 4K. (I went to 4K because you may find them under 2K used.) Revival and Mofi would be on the top of my list: Ohm Walsh Microwalsh Short 2000 ProAc tablette-10 2000 ...