jl35

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Am I too cynical?
OTOH there aren't really any other places for those companies to advertise. I often thought it was more that the mags wouldn't run the negative reviews...and for the OP, Linn has advertised in those mags for years, they just make way too many mode... 
How to upgrade in pieces - or - tell me about your journey!
Have you listened to all of the components you mention? 
Is the main reason audio equipment depreciates so much is
can't leave out advertising costs...I'm a cable guy, but $50.000 speaker cables are beyond my understanding... 
I was thinking the other day about all the audio stores that were around when I was a kid
HiFi Buys had Lansing, E Lansing and other ones too...gone a long time...Karl was the owner I believe... 
After Several Years, Time to Upgrade: Your Suggestions
Peachtree is selling off their 225 watt integrated/DAC for about half price 
Portable Headphone Amp with Wall Charger
thanks much 
Portable Headphone Amp with Wall Charger
the Oppo looks very interesting.  How do I charge it if I do not have a computer? Thanks  
What's up with the ridiculous offers?!?
what is lowball to me is also different for an item that has been listed for under one hour vs an item that is unsold after 25 days... 
Is the main reason audio equipment depreciates so much is
all of the above, and not only in audio. depreciation seems fairly constant. I believe technology and parts quality does change, but not a fast as manufacturers want us to believe. 
Spotify Premium vs Tidal ... opinions?
Pono sounds great.  
Oppo BD-103, Youtube feature no longer works
contact Oppo, excellent customer service,  long lasting products... 
Tidal skips to next track, or restarts when paused iPhone
I have the same 22 - 23 speed, but sometimes it just stops, lousy service 
Tidal skips to next track, or restarts when paused iPhone
when it acts up I unplug it for a few minutes...when I first started Tidal it happened more often, now almost never 
Tidal skips to next track, or restarts when paused iPhone
when similar happens to me, it's always been my wifi acting up... 
I was thinking the other day about all the audio stores that were around when I was a kid
My experience is the exact opposite of pmotz . I live a few hours away. But always plenty of music of various great equipment. Haven't been in about 3 years