harri009

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Sony - What were you thinking?
I personally love mine!! 
PS Audio Phono + Sony HAP-Z1ES
The sony has no digital input or output. The USB and Ethernet are purely for use of network connection and the USB is for external storage. ALL music must pass through the computer and be stored on the internal or external via USB hard drives. The... 
Magtech
In direct comparison to a pair of Bryston 7bSST2's the magtech was a little darker, almost felt as though it was missing something. I know own a Pass Labs X350 with my 3.7's and am happy. 
Sony HAP-Z1ES Hi-Res Music Player RMAF 2013
Before RMAF '13 I would have scoffed at a sony product. Their speakers were one if the best at the show. I also heard this streamer in a couple rooms and it sounded and functioned great. I will be buying one. 
New shipping charges at Amazon
The gohastings 98c shipping is only a special they run every so often. 
Review: ayre cx-7e mp CD Player
Lol like I said you need to most likely take better care of your CD's 
Best Sounding CD / SACD player under 15K
They could have also had the C5xe in measure instead of listen. As the Orpheus and EMM are both much more costly I could see a dealer trying to give the more expensive gear an edge. I have seen similar things done to Maggie's at a few different de... 
Can a Pass Labs XA160.5 Drive a Set Of Thiel CS7.2
When dealing with that kind of money, $300 shipping is worth the knowledge. 
Cable Current Flow Direction
One of the few reasons I know for directionality of a cable is if they only ground the wire internally at one end. They mark the direction so that you put the correct ground in place. 
Listening fatigue
I would say you are clipping your amp. Your amp is only rated at 50w into 4 ohms. Your speakers are 87db/m. So if seated 15 ft away that calculates to about 96db. This leaves nothing for dynamics which can EAT power. Like I said, if its mainly at ... 
advice needed on 1st real stereo system
I would go with the Nova over the Decca. You are correct that added power helps with dynamics especially with you liking classical music. Also looking at the ohm power ratings of the two the Nova being more powerful comes much closer to doubling i... 
A Paypal Offer - Is This Secure?
I have found that many audiophiles willing to spend the money on nice equipment are Asian decent. So I myself had to get past the communication issue to sell to some very nice audiogoners. But I would definitely document everything with pictures a... 
Recommendation Speaker Cable around $1000-$2000
Grover Huffman cables 
Another audio dealer closes his shop
As taters mentioned about the super rich mainly having theater rooms but no dedicated 2 channel systems. Could this be the reason why dealers are doing better in the HT market. I agree with taters that everyone I know who owns high dollar systems ... 
Speaker recommendations, budget $10-15K
If you go with Revel there is a set of nice Salon Studio 2's for sale right now in my area, Oklahoma (not my ad). Some people like the studios more than the salons because the tweeter is closer to ear level while seated than with the salons.