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Belles Greatest Integrated ever! The Virtuoso
I see their doing free commercials now the Gon. Who doesn't like a free plug. Now back on topic, all that greatness for under $7k. Sounds like a deal to me. 
Shindo Labs Amps and Preamps
mcslipp, why would you keep it. He sold you a defected item, have Audiogon help by interceding for you. He got away with it, this helps nobody. 
Why is modern pop music today so terrible?
First off, music is pretty subjective. Besides todays music isn't for you. You don't get it because your not suppose to. Last thing kids want is their parents, or worst their grandparents to be tripping on their music. Have we gotten so old we don... 
Journey ending speakers
Douglas-Schroeder, thats funny you forgot the name of your journey ending speaker.  
What are some of the downsides of owning a Magneplanar .7 or 1.7i ?
Aside from their physical size, lack of bass, their hunger for power, placement issues (need to be put well in your room),  nothing.  
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
Anyone know who the moderator for this thread is?? Have a question. 
What is most important part of a system?
Of course, everyone knows mega price means mega sound. Lots of people drink from that well. Me I trust MY EARS. 
Why pay so much for super high end?
Can I get an amen??  
What is most important part of a system?
That was a mouthful, so what came first the chicken or the egg? Maybe I missed it but what was most important? I trust my own ears, no book or expert can lay it out for me. Give me pointers perhaps but ultimately its up to me . 
Looking to build a system for under $5k
Its nice to know what's out there, if you stretched your budget. You may decide to wait awhile just do it once. And not saying double it to 10k, but 1-2 k increase can give you substantial upgrade. To some it may be worth it. 
What is most important part of a system?
OK Geoffkait I'll bite, what's the reason? Also Foey, what's decent music?? 
What is most important part of a system?
For me its speakers. Once you've found the pair that move you for all practical purposes your there. Improvements in everything else,  source, amp, preamp, cables, will only making them sound even better. Don't care what people say, if you start w... 
Why pay so much for super high end?
Way you stressing out how others throw their money around??If your happy with your Wal-Mart speakers than power to you. 
Why pay so much for super high end?
I'm sure its a fine speaker with excellent bass response. But please $26. No, no, no that wouldn't do for pretentious audiophiles. Don't you know they equate mega bucks with mega sound??? Come on you know better than that. 
Why do all audio forums on the internet seem "dead" ?
+1 for Shadorne hit it right out of the ball park. Of course you'll get lots of backlash though. Brutal honesty is a hard pill to have to swallow..