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As A Youngster, What Unit Puqued Your Interest In All This?
My college roommate from the 1970s had a tremendous system. What I remember most is the real to reel tape, a. TEAC. Amazing component. I think he had a pioneer receiver, and KLH speakers.  pretty sure his system was worth more than the trailer we ... 
Upgrade thoughts
Thank you for your thoughts. I thought about going up to the Amati because my room is not small. Also, wondering how much the new generation improved. No experience with tubes so that's a little daunting but I'll look into that too. Appreciate the... 
Digital music questions
There are endless options, but as others have said you will have a much better experience moving on from your PC, I started with Bluesound  and now use a DCS Bartok. The point I would make is that the Bartok is really good in my opinion but also r... 
Are Sales Down
Markets likely returning to norm post Covid   
Lounge Audio
You are certainly not being unreasonable. You deserve a timely response and a truth one. I think most people would consider this valuable information in making buying decisions. Thanks for posting   
What speaker could safely be ordered without hearing it first?
I think this is an important thread, because the reality is that for many of us, it is very difficult to audition speakers in your home with your equipment, the only way to really be "safe."  While that is certainly the best approach to a major pu... 
Magico's M9
I'd like to hear them too. hard for me to imagine that speakers could be worth that but money is a relative measure, and if someone has the cash and chooses to spend it this way, good for them. It's not a moral issue. Problem with that point of vi... 
My Final System Build in Words & Pictures
Great story  enjoy the music   
my shortlist for integrated Harbethsuper hl5 plus xd - please advise
Can't speak to the others but I've owned the anthem and thought it was excellent at its price point  room correction is great and it's a very solid component   
Is there a ceiling limit on what you are willing to pay for an audio component?
As many have said the answer is relative to a buyer's intensity for the hobby and financial worth  with that said, the decisions I regret are not spending too much but passing on a component I really wanted that was just over the financial horizo... 
What tier do you consider Anthem integrated?
I've owned the Anthem and thought it was really good- especially for the price  room correction is the real deal i thought the sound was transparent and reliably good. Wont compete with amps orders of magnitude more expensive but I believe that'... 
Advice on how to liquidate system
Very sorry you have suffered this trauma pleased to hear you seem to be receiving good medical care. Hoping you see great improvement.  Every good wish     
The difference between Qoboz stream vs purchased songs
I think the short answer is that you are unlikely to discern a material difference in SQ between streams and purchased music on Qobuz and it's not the place to spend your money streaming is a great way to enjoy music in a cost effective manner. I... 
Recommendations for good sounding streamer
I used the blue sound for a couple years and thought it was a bargain  very reliable and reasonably good sound quality  underrated DAC  
Question Regarding New Item Damaged in Shipping
Customer service is not what it used to be and the dealer could certainly have done better from the sound of it. With that said, the place to start is a careful reading of the sales documents. After forty years in the law business I've seen many c...