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Speakers....What"s up?
I believe these EDS's are Canadian made and probably "white van speakers" but not 100 percent sure...The Grill has a Sansui badge on it but I think it was put there by previous owner. 
Beginner Audiophile. How to chose a right amp? Recommendation for my setup?
Synergy...what amp marries up the best with your selected speaker. 
Forever speakers around $5000
Your amp is a problem. 
New upper trim level Corvette or seven year old used amps?
Stick with audio equipment.I own a C5 Vette.The first decent riding vette since inception. The rest were very very rough.That was the year they almost canned the car and it was a rebirth for the model.Vettes are racing cars especially now.As an au... 
Does raising speaker cables off the floor really make a big difference?
Only if someone else holds them up. 
"a stylish and affordable launch into the world of high-performance audio"
Where are the audiophiles?Advent 1's 200 Bucks....Boston A200 's  200+ 
Hey K.....tt, Do you even have speakers??
Speakers are such an enjoyable part of our hobby....even though I am satisfued with mine....I could switch them out daily if it were practical.  Speakers are a work of Art. 
Grimm findings on streaming audio
Of course shenanigans are going on...what I thought were problems with my system are actually the delivery of content....I hear it all the time....Some days it is worse than others so much so I cease to listen.This problem will be around fof a lon... 
Inflated prices in audio
From Erik.....This is so true     1 - Shift from a hobbyists pastime to consumer's pastime. 2 - Lack of cognoscenti3 - Belief that sales price determines quality. This is why the true audiophile can be happy spending less. He/She is guided by thei... 
Eh hem!...Subwoofers... What do ya know?
Further.......it puzzles me why individuals buy speakers with poor bass response... 
Eh hem!...Subwoofers... What do ya know?
Subwoofers are a poor attempt in 2 channel listening.  If your speakers do not put out a decent bass response then it is what it is.  Subwoofer integration should be left for Home Theatre enthusiasts looking for bombs going off in their listening ... 
Hidden Gems in Pre-Owned Solid State Power Amplifiers?
Carver M500t. 
Has to be said
432 hz to 440 hz is irellevent...Pitch has been altered in many recordings anyways....An interesting read nonetheless.  
30 Amplifiers Totaling $428,740.00 In Search of Audio Nirvana
Re amp....https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649573628-bampk-st140-stereo-power-amplifier/?utm_campaign=saved... 
30 Amplifiers Totaling $428,740.00 In Search of Audio Nirvana
Here is a nice amp...For sale in Texas..$200.00B&k ST140 Stereo power amplifier.Excellent cosmetic condition and Excellent sound quality.105 watts per channel.Natural, smooth, reliable and Tube like sound without the hassels or the expense, an...