jafant

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Is high end audio to snooty for its own good?
Not filled w/ snooty people, but, it is laden w/ "flakes".Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
ARE YOU A " TRUE EXPERT AUDIOPHILE " ( T E A ) ???
I am , yes. 
Anthem amps anygood?
The Anthem 225 integrated amp is excellent w/ plenty of power & current to drive any speaker to concert levels. 
Tell us your worst audio dealer or mfr. experience.
I want to visit NYC this year and would like to take in its Audio shops.Any suggestions?  Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Your three favorite audio dealerships?
Any Audio shops in Austin, TX worth visiting ? 
Bowie is Gone...
R.I.P.  
"Hidden Gems"'
My reference;Jamie Cullum-  twentysomething CD/SACD (2004) Verve. 
I am sick of Adele
Billy-Adele sings w/ a very powerful voice!  She my be the best in the biz at  the moment.  Happy Listening! 
Favourite Demo and Sampler CDs, LPs and Downloads
Great idea for a thread!I like the Sony/Sony ES series of SACD discs. I would love to own the Accuphase (Japan only) SACD discs.Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Why do people that are Into rap and hip-hop even want a high-end audio system
Laughing... 
With $20,000 in your hand, what speaker would you
Anyone own or auditioned the Joseph Audio Pearl2 or Pearl3?For $20K, this is where I would start.Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
UPGRADE TIME!! Preamp vs. Speakers???
I will concur w/ ddafoe-the pre-amp is the "heart" of any system and one should not skimp/cheap-out on this piece of gear.It is interesting to read about mating a Simaudio product w/Pass Labs. 
Conrad Johnson 150 integrated
If there is one thing to learn about C-J gear, always opt for the upgrade or SE version. Audience cables/cords are a sweet match as well.Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Proportion of expenses
nab2-great query for a thread- 10-20% goes to cabling, as it is often, overlooked. Remember, any system is as good as it's weakest link.Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Jazz for aficionados
Guys-feel free to list the new releases in 2016!Keep me posted & Happy Listening!