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Amps with meters ...
I’m so in love with the SAE 2HP-D.  Not only do you get meters, but you can change the display to spectrum analyzer as well!  It was love at first sight for me and I get to bring one home next week to audition on my Magnepan 3.7i speakers. 
sellers trying to sell used product for 10-20% off of list price
I just paid full price for a pair of Magnepan 3.7i.  I would love to see where I could have purchased them for 30% off!  I am totally happy paying full price and can trade them in a year and get ALL my money back on a trade. What does a discount s... 
Power regenerators vs conditioners
So, I’ve been really wanting power regeneration for a while and went out and bought a fairly inexpensive SurgeX piece for my system.  I told my friend about it and he said DONT USE IT!  I asked why and he explained that I have a dedicated 20 amp c... 
High value, giant killer speakers?
Magnepan are my absolute favorite for the money.  I just upgraded from 1.7i to 3.7i and couldn’t be happier! The sound is really hard to believe. Unfortunately, unless you have a truly powerful good quality amp, you will be very disappointed.  My ... 
How much discount typically for a new MC275 to expect from a dealer?
What does a discount sound like? 
... WHAT POWER CORD(S) ARE PLAYING IN YOU SYSTEM TODAY?
StraightWire Thunder on processor, and both amplifiers.  Audioquest Thunder on power conditioner.  Audioquest NRG-Y3 on all other components including subwoofers. 
Sub to complement KEF LS50s: SVS vs. Rythmik
I’m currently using LS50 and two SVS SB-16 Ultra and I have been SUPER impressed with the SVS subs.  The only down side I can mention is size and weight.  Besides that, they integrate perfectly with the LS50 speakers.  The sound stage is wide and ... 
What brands tend to have the worst resale value?
I have four Sunfire Subs in my basement that NOBODY wants to buy!  Man, they are great subs, but old news today apparently.  I upgraded to twin SVS SB-16 Ultra subs and they are a lot more along the lines of what people are looking for.  And of co... 
The best speaker for a small room...at any price point.
Wilson Duet is my easy first choice  
Only $800 to work with streamer/power for 3rd system
Bluesound Power Node is exactly the product I thought of first.  I use a Vault in my system and love it!   
What brand was better than it is today?
Velodyne is a big one for me.   
Indy Audio Labs Acurus Act4
I am currently using the Act4 and it is just incredible the sound quality it provides even with just two channel listening.  I had the NAD and did a head to head comparison in my living room and the Act4 was quite a bit better in terms of sound qu...