hiendmmoe

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Leaving my amplifier on ok?
True components that produce a lot of heat are subjected to greater stress on their components but a well engineered component will be designed to handle the amount of heat it generates. It’s the constant stress of on and off cycles cause the most... 
Perlisten D212 Subs (2) in the house.
WOW! Perlisten subs command a lot of cash. I hope their performance is up to the task against the big boys. 10k is a lot of money for subwoofer without any history. REL’s are actually cheaper and known to be the best.  
When are speakers considered Hi-Fi and not Mid-Fi???
I always thought when you say something is HIFI you are concentrating on its sound characteristics than the music. Not good.   
How good is Aesthetix audio?
Thanks gdnrbob!  
Can you have too much speaker presence?
@ Tony1954 - the smaller speakers are actually quite a bit more expensive!  Sarcasm only works when you know all the facts:)  
Can’t buy output tubes anywhere except from manufacturers at high prices.
I wonder how much sales have been affected by the tube shortage for audio manufacturers that specialize in tube equipment?   
Can’t buy output tubes anywhere except from manufacturers at high prices.
I took a look at VIVA tubes and it seems they are fully stocked. I guess I have been looking for tube in all the wrong places! 😂   
Can’t buy output tubes anywhere except from manufacturers at high prices.
Especially KT types and 6550s. Their prices if you can find them have skyrocketed.     
Can’t buy output tubes anywhere except from manufacturers at high prices.
I was referring to Kt types and EL34.   
"Audiophile" Power Cables: The Greatest Audio Conspiracy Theory of All Time?
Another NA sayer that can’t hear the difference. Why do such people even bother with this hobby? So much of this hobby is how we appreciate the finest in audio reproduction and understand each component plays a critical role in that aspect.       ... 
What can beat Wilson XVX for less money?
😂 It’s comical to read all the haters responses to Wilson’s speakers. For everyone one of you there’s probably 2x as many lovers of this iconic American brand. Are Wilson’s expensive? Yes, but to those who buy them there’s a value that other speak... 
ARC D400 vs D400 MkII
Just a heads up. Audio Research has discontinued support and repair for all D series solid state amplifiers. Can’t get parts to fix them.  
"Audiophile" Power Cables: The Greatest Audio Conspiracy Theory of All Time?
Only true if you can’t hear a difference and watch CNN fake new daily.  
Nordost Frey2 vs Tyr2
If you have the money the TYR2. Once you you past Nordost entry level cables the technology is the same in every cable. The only difference is quantity of conductors which increases with price.  
The best speaker cables you’ve had
The best cable I have ever owned was the one that made me stop thinking about getting another one.