jl35

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Has the cost of HiFi gotten a bit too much?
this is high end audio, discretionary elite spending...as mentioned by many, the cost of very good quality audio is less than ever...  
Burning in question
when I purchased a Pass X250.5, I was given a burn-in procedure from Pass, that included much time simply left on, as well as some time totally off (not in standby)..my experience with a lot of gear is that simply being on is part of burn-in...,wh... 
Has the cost of HiFi gotten a bit too much?
it certainly seems rational that anyone who believes in raising cables off a wool carpet would also believe in worldwide conspiracies, absolutely  
Has the cost of HiFi gotten a bit too much?
ebm nails it, as usual  
Has the cost of HiFi gotten a bit too much?
I think low and modest cost components offer more value than ever...so much of the expensive gear if bought used is easy to sell for little loss a few years later...and I remember a manufacturer of an extremely expensive amp saying he expected to ... 
Tweaks, money pit or real value?
static electricity from carpet and sometimes polyurethane flooring, home wiring attached to bottom of flooring...and it’s Free and easy to clean...so even if it doesn’t work there are benefits...not sure if this is science    
Power Cable Break In - Such a Change!
this ears adjusting to the sound can get ridiculous...I know I don't sit and critically listen for a few hundred hours while burning-in new stuff...I just check in periodically, so no "ear adjustment" here, and probably little elsewhere...  
Has the cost of HiFi gotten a bit too much?
while the highest end can be called astronomical, the quality of modest cost systems has become quite impressive...  
Does Anyone Buy Schiit for the Sake of Schiit?
certainly Direct Sales companies do have a pricing advantage...  
AR-2ax. On the Prowl. Typical Issues???
great project..enjoy !!!  
Marantz SA-KI Ruby SACD Player
I left mine on 24/7 the first week or so,  then used standby..I know the Aesthetix CD Player still burns-in while in standby...  
Power Cable Break In - Such a Change!
Spock actually used very expensive components and cables in his system, and strongly believed in break-in as essential...   
Does Anyone Buy Schiit for the Sake of Schiit?
I have found Schiit Customer Service to be fast and helpful in their responses...  
Does Anyone Buy Schiit for the Sake of Schiit?
I think the Vidar amp is outright good, and great for the price, same for the Saga preamp with an upgrade tube...I used these with Magnepan LRS, which is also very good and great for the price...I have not tried their more expensive gear...  
D/A converter built into amp.
does it sound as "good" as the Mohican now? I had the Mohican and thought it was excellent...