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New Class D amplifiers
Harley of Pearl acoustics- the British YouTuber- dropped a video yesterday that  outlined the status of Class D today very well I thought. Some explanations were new and enlightening. I suggest anyone wanting to learn about the best way to go have... 
Upgrade Cables or Just Upgrade Equipment & Live in Shame?
OZZY- yes you are right about me and cables. I am liking the sound I am hearing today. Will have to swap back to my dogs and see if I think it is as good. I was hoping to find someone in the Poulsbo, WA area to Jon in the fun. Spoke to Swarmers ... 
Looking for advise with selecting next integrated amp
DO NOT GO PAST PASS. Local, no closet weirdos, Save your energy. Why buy one made outside the USA when in this case we make the best!!    
Female vocalist recommendations
Kelly,   PM me yours and I will show you mine!  
Thinking about getting some bookshelf/standmount speakers
Hard to suggest with no budget. As far as non- head vice sound. the MBLs do it best but new start at $12k last I looked.  
Upgrade Cables or Just Upgrade Equipment & Live in Shame?
My goal is to achieve more "magic". I have listened to some other home systems that I want to emulate as best I can.  All had multi subs.   
Upgrade Cables or Just Upgrade Equipment & Live in Shame?
Ozzy, Your point is correct. RELs do not offer infinite phase adjustments. I also received some ridiculously misguided advice from REL CS when I asked about how to best isolate them. I plan to sell the one I have and buy a Non-Chinese made set... 
Upgrade Cables or Just Upgrade Equipment & Live in Shame?
A lot of good thoughts to mull over, thanks to you all. I happen to have a bunch of cables in hand that were sent by folks who sell them. From a scientific approach I should use one at time and judge the change. Boring! Well I did add one at... 
Full range speakers, 40"-44" max height
Piram, Did you learn anything from the above names ? The Dirty Dozen.    Good luck  
Banchmark DAC3B vs. Denafrips Pontus II (12th Aniv.)
You are comparing a DACs at uneven MSRPs. If you buy an Ares 2-Had one for a week- you can resell it for nearly what you paid.  Warranty transfers.  
How much does a DAC do the more expensive it is?
It do a lot more  
How do you stop house guest from damaging your speakers?
I have specially sewn covers that fit over the grills and cover the whole speaker, I leave them in place when I feel insecure about the company I have. Play music or not the guests don't seem to care but I worry less. Now my male dog will mark ... 
Is Magnepan still in business ?
Slow down there Mr Speed thrills- Your post motivated me to inquire about my pending order. My email to the person who took my order bounced back. I filled out the contact page on Maggy site asking about my order. Eric replied within the hour ... 
Did the Old Receivers Sound Good?
The Japanese electronics from the late 60’s -early 70s was inferior to today’s same value gear adjusted for inflation. It has to be. In 50 years some progress has been made right?   Now if you go back to the pre transistor tube days maybe  s... 
"High end" store snobbery
Take a nice 1 1/2 hour drive to see Domenic at Hawthorne Stereo in Seattle. They also may not want your trade so sell it on US Audiomart. Become a real cash buyer.