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jasonbourne71

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YouTube Indicates What the Future is For Audiophiles - Interesting Demographics.
@markley : I was buying LP's at Barnes&Noble in 2015. Not a new thing there!  
Battle of the Older DAC
@dancub ​​​​​​+1: Today's three-figure sub-$1K DAC's are competitive with the high-price stuff. No need to spend more.  
Battle of the Older DAC
Buying a DAC based upon someone's opinion is stupid. You might as well ask a Ouija board for advice.  
Battle of the Older DAC
@tannoy56 : So you belong to the "golden ears" crowd. Opinions are the only things that matter to you in choosing gear. That doesn't sound smart! Opinions are fallible, measurements are not!  
Raal Immanis top of the line headphones
The earlier RAAL phones were like $5K. Quite expensive IMO! I fail to see how doubling the price is justified? This is an example of why the general population thinks audiophiles are crazy!  
Raal Immanis top of the line headphones
I too am an audio junkie! I only stopped when I ran out of money. The first step is admitting you have a problem.  
Raal Immanis top of the line headphones
This is a good example of GAS - Gear Acquisition Syndrome. The shiny new toy always gives greater joy than the old battered toy! This is why audiophiles should get married so their wives can control their spending!  
Upgrade speakers or DAC
Speakers!  
Jays Audio yt Channel takes on AB testing of cables.
Two seasoned audiophiles couldn't tell the cheap from the expensive cable! What more proof does anyone need!  
Jays Audio yt Channel takes on AB testing of cables.
@westcoastaudiophile ​​​​​​: Lettuce is best fresh!  
Jays Audio yt Channel takes on AB testing of cables.
Wire burn-in/settling is another myth! Since wire has been in use since the telegraph days (1830's) such a phenomenon would have been noted and tests/measurements devised.  
Jays Audio yt Channel takes on AB testing of cables.
 Jay stated at the end that the two cables sound different despite the testers being unable to tell them apart. So much for being willing to accept the results!   
Jays Audio yt Channel takes on AB testing of cables.
My mistake! Not the MIT's but the Gryphon Vanta speaker cables. The two testers couldn't tell the two cables apart! Then Jay steps in and says the testers liked the cheap cable better because it was "warmer". Both testers  thought the Gryphon  cab... 
Fo Audio Research Ref 10 owners, Best Amp?
There is no such thing as preamp/amp synergy! That is another myth based upon subjective opinions.   
Best streamer, don't want Roon, don't want a screen, A DAC is OK but not necessary
WiiM Pro $200. Why pay more? Lot of high rollers here touting four-figure streamers! Go to Audio Science Review and read the review.