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MoFi controversy
Glad to hear the One Steps sound so good.  I haven't ponied up for one yet -- maybe I should. If they really sound so much better, it doesn't bother me that there is a digital step in their creation.  Is the difference audible?  Is it better or w... 
Go get out your pitchforks, I’ve done a sacrilegious thing. . .
I’ve used equalizers for room correction. I’ve settled on a couple Rane ME60s for two of my systems. They do the job -- 30 sliders per channel at 1/3 octave intervals. Great pro build quality with minimal unwanted impact on sound quality.  
Speaker polyamory -- or, stories about getting a second set to alternate with your primary
I have stayed with box speakers which I have as floor standers for serious listening and bookshelfs for more casual locations. Over the years, I have been intrigued by both planars and horns for their reputedly better performance in certain aspec... 
Which pair of speakers changed your Hifi life?
A pair of AR3a's in a dorm mate's room.  I never owned them, but I listened to his system and they were amazing to me.  I realized what I was missing from my cheap 3-piece Fisher system's speakers.  Made me realize I needed to go on the upgrade pa...