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High end vs internet
Tok20000,I disagree with your logic.For most of those who pay 30k for a piece there is no big difference whether to pay 20k or 30k;in fact,sometimes 30k is even better.Business people know it and make more money.I salute them, but these things do ... 
CD Players with Analogue Sound
Yeah,right.And transistor amplifier that sounds like tube one.After that dynamic speakers more transparent than Soundlabs and you are about done.Splendid. 
Retail Buying - Reality Check
Hi-End dealers don't really need us at present at all.Home Theater and custom installations-that's where money is.Even our $10000.00 amplifiers is nothing.There are so many people who can pay $20000.00 or $25000.00 for the TV set and $100000.00 an... 
American made TT???
Why don't you tell us first your reasons to buy only American when you can? In this case the recommendations will be more precise. 
Opitrix vs. Walker Audio Vivid?
I have only tried Optrix.It improved the resolution of every CD I have no matter how good or bad they sounded without it.The sound was also more transparent.The result was obvious for every member of my family whether I put the CDs on a boombox or... 
Jeff Rowland Concentra II vs Gryphon Callisto 2200
A few other considerations.You have French speakers and player;why not try YBA Passion Integre to make sure it is not what you want? It is much cheaper though less powerful.Next,Rowland's service is examplary in every way,with Gryphon you may have... 
Too many boxes
Exactly the same-keep them.You can make some of the boxes flat,it helps somewhat. 
Why do we listen to music?
Because we have nothing better to do.I also assume that you are familiar with the term 'sublimation'. 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
There is noone who could play that well in so many styles as John McLaughlin.Not all his albums are great,but it changes nothing.And speaking of technique,only Paco De Lucia can compete. Classical guitarists John Williams and Andreas Segovia or so... 
The best hybrid amp?
LAMM,my friend.Any f. one of them. 
create a system for 2K
Let's make it $2500.Here is my suggestion:1.Loudspeakers-Michael Green Design Classic 60(a member is selling them on audiogon)-$1000.2.Amplifier:Audiolab 8000S-60watt/ch integrated.There is new from the former distributor for $550.00(www.artech-el... 
Ok this will be a good thread.
Speakers,of course.Isn't it obvious? 
Cassette deck head wear
You push it to +10?And no distortion? I do +7 or +8.I also found out that TDK sounds slightly better than Maxell and hear no difference between TDK MA and TDK MA-X though the latter may be a little better mechanicaly.I have tapes that have been pl... 
Cassette deck head wear
Appreciate your responses.I use TDK and Maxell metal tapes for the obvious reason-they are so much better than other types.Rockvirgo,I am inclined to agree with you on the affect of a good metal tape.For the last 1.5 years and after about 500 hour... 
would this Deter you from buying used gear????
Tok20000, this is not just paranoia,it is also collective dementia.I would never buy this gear because would not think highly of the seller.