kennyc

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Where does music come from that streams?
Various: sources, versions, and definitions of hi-rez (some hi-rez is derived from lower sources). Transparency would be nice…wishful thinking  
I’m looking for an sleek integrated amp under $15k
Maybe the new Hegel H600 with optional DAC card.  
How do you move HEAVY speakers with sharp spikes without lifting?
Engine crane.   
power cable
+1 simply try it - it’s the best way to discover what “you” subjectively like in “your” audio chain.  
Perlisten D212 Subs (2) in the house.
@skinzy  Thanks for posting.  I have Vimberg Mino D and was interested in “articulate” subwoofers to extend the bottom end and to support the rest of the lower audio band. Wilson and Magico subs were out of budget. JL Audio I was concerned with l... 
Peformance at price point for speakers manufactured in China?
It’s not just labor cost difference, there are also different costs in transportation, storage, maybe electricity, etc. I suppose one can use broad assumptions to come up with a cost number, then do some markup, but what’s the point? Besides satis... 
Peformance at price point for speakers manufactured in China?
China is used because of its cheaper labor costs and the availability of other resources including manufacturing expertise.  Finding another option besides domestic manufacturing is likely more costly. Trying to determine cost increase and thus a ... 
Help me find a suitable speaker cable for my all McIntosh system
@farne230  It seems you are looking for an affordable “silver” speaker cable 4 foot long at $5.5k or less?  
what is the groups opinion on VooDoo vs. Wireworld silver vs. Matthew Bond speaker cable?
OP, I suspect that there is very limited experience for speaker cables from your chosen brands. I know that Voodoo makes great PCs, but that doesn’t necessarily translate to SCs.  Wireworld ic comparisons come up, but don’t recall any SC reviews.    
Monster Speaker Cables
Monster Cables are fine for box store components, but for high-end audio there are much better sonic affordable cable choices like Audio Envy.  
Fleetwood Deville vs Wilson Sound
I find it very odd that the OP is comparing 2 dissimilar speaker designs- bookshelf vs floorstanders, timing+ridgidness vs musical. Seems like a curiously vs actually interested in purchasing. The Fleetwood Sevilles have already been deeply revie... 
Mobile Fidelity - SourcePoint 10 Bookshelf impressions?
I’ve heard both the SourcePoint 10 and 8 at audio shows and they sounded great. Seemed transparent and easy to drive.  Many positive reviews.  I’m a big fan of speaker designer guru Andrew Jones who has an impressive resume.  I don’t need, but I’m... 
Supertweeters Work
I’m researching adding subwoofer support for my floorstanders. If the curiosity itch hits, I may try ENIGMAcOUSTICS Sopranino to fill in the top end.  
Revopod vs IsoAcoustics Gaia 1's
I believe IsoAcoustics Gaia is a top choice, but Townsend is better- maybe the best- that’s what I intend to purchase   
Has buying and/or selling audio gear changed?
I try not to be dishonest for monetary gain or to avoid monetary loss.