hilde45

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Why do we demand so much from our systems?
It's because we've become empty inside and only consumer purchases can fill the aching void.  
Speaker Cables : Moderate priced
One way I cut the price of my cable down was buy a long single cable and then sent it out to be re-terminated. Instead of paying  $3k for the cables, I bought the single one (14ft) used for $500 and got it re-terminated for $130 by the company.  
How noisy is my line? Audio Prism Noise Sniffer
Thanks to posters about the meter. Yes, it's crude. It's probably enough for me to get a very general impression of my various lines. The idea that I need a much more elaborate meter is based on uses I have not contemplated and are likely irreleva... 
How noisy is my line? Audio Prism Noise Sniffer
@thecarpathian Yes, I'm still very impressed and satisfied with the Ascend ELX towers. They are the equal of a bunch of other speakers I've heard -- to my tastes -- including Wilson, YG, and others. Their synergy with my Quicksilver mono 60s and P... 
How noisy is my line? Audio Prism Noise Sniffer
@mahgister    https://www.ebay.com/itm/285389600305    
How noisy is my line? Audio Prism Noise Sniffer
@larryi  Thanks. It's interesting to me that these tools are nearly never mentioned when discussions of conditioners, etc. are flying around.  
Is more amp power always better...?
You want good quality. This would give you class A power and enough of it. I'd say this would be your amp. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650063119-forte-model-3-in-excellent-condition-servicedrecapped-by-jon-soderberg-taken-to-class-a-by... 
Ken Fritz article
Somehow we drifted into vaccine chatter?  People, people.     
Review: Fritz Heiler’s Carbon 7 SE Mk 2 bookshelf speakers
Added a video version of this review, today of Fritz Heiler’s Carbon 7 speakers. https://youtu.be/LpI6eAvc4_M?si=Vl9BO-w6Ia_7YwsK  
Would you buy a pair of speakers by just looking at the measured freq. response?
This question is so easy it makes me wonder if it was written by a 'bot to generate user engagement.  
New streamer
Audiogon tends towards off the rack solutions. But you want high quality within a budget that doesn’t go into the many thousands. In case you want something hi quality and in your budget, you might consider this: Nice lead-in:  My own goals in... 
Audio Mirror WAVE tube based line-stage is one of StereoTimes 2023 Most wanted Components
Teajay -- thanks. Just my opinion, but I find it odd to not have one as standard for $13k. Even simple, elegant gear that's directed toward audiophiles would assume there would be a need for a pre-out for subs. My two cents.  
Has anyone heard from bdp24 lately?
I can help with the ebm deficit: "Get Magico, ASAP!!!" That should hold you for a while.  
What about Dan Clark?
Try hopping on one of these threads:  https://forum.audiogon.com/search/index?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=dan+clark+headphones  
What about Dan Clark?
You don't see anything about Dan Clark so...now you're speculating that there's a problem? FFS, man, try the search bar.