helomech

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Warm, rich sounding interconnects?
You'd be better served by downloading an EQ app.  
VPI is bringing back the Magic Brick!
I didn't realize VPI dabbles in the snake oil industry.  
Lets talk tubes in Pharaoh Integrated
@albers89,My apologies for the interjection, but IME, you won't be able to achieve that "fullness" with the Pharoah. I believe I know exactly what you’re referring to and it’s the same reason I sold my Pharoah. The tubes aren’t the issue. I’m sorr... 
Does anyone remember the phone call listening room inmprovement scam?
About as ludicrous as some Synergistic Research products. 
$10K-15K short list?
Definitely consider a used pair of Revel Salon 2.Also consider the quite large stand mount Harbeth Monitor 40.2 and Spendor SP100R2.It's all personal of course. 
Tekton vs. Salk Sound?
I've been told there's a Salk group over on Audiocircle. You might try there. 
Kef 107 vs triton 1
Go with the Kefs and don't look back. GE Tritons are some of the most overrated speakers on the market.  
Need advice about upgrading speakers ( it might be the last one i own).
SunnyJim,The Stirling specs are very misleading to say the least. Their detail retrieval is far superior to many competing brands. They can play loud as well, maybe not rock concert volumes, but louder than I would care to listen. I think you shou... 
Looking for input: Best material for mid range cone
@russ751,You misread my post regarding aluminum drivers. It was sarcasm. I was referring to the fact that aluminum drivers are far from a new concept, yet many highly regarded manufacturers continue to use them in everything from bass woofers to t... 
whats the very best sounding cables for realistic money
Radioshack 
Can upgraded power cords help my setup?
@pennsy,This thread is no place for real electrical knowledge and logic. There's people here referencing Shunyata papers as proof of the science behind high-end cables. 
What are some of the downsides of owning a Magneplanar .7 or 1.7i ?
Magnepans are good speakers but all who claim the 1.7s can compete with anything under $10k need their hearing checked. Are they as good as many $4k pairs? Sure, definitely. However, go listen to the 1.7i and then some Stirling Broadcast LS3/6s ($... 
Curved and Straight Tonearms
Wow..... 
My favorite Reviewer
Many audiophools don't like him for that very reason. They can't understand how a guy can appreciate such a wide variance. They want reviewers who simply reinforce their purchase decisions. 
Tube Amp Pricing
There's many way over priced tube amps, just as there's many over priced speakers, cables, dacs, transports...you name it. Like much of high-end audio, the price doesn't always reflect the quality and performance. Much of this industry is built ar...