knghifi
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| Have I Hit The Point Of Diminishing Returns? I didn't just go from a $25K rig to a $125K in two weeks and proclaim a 5% or 10% upgrade. I'm talking upgrading fuses, yes a 4% improvement, upgraded power conditioner, 5% improvement, upgrade power cord, 5% improvement, upgrade phono stage, 10%... | |
| Is high-end audio dying, if not dead already??? Did you even read my post? If the above is true, can you give me an actual example?I was replying to your 1st post. My post requires moderator approval so sometimes it doesn't get posted for dayssssssssssssss.What examples do you want? All compone... | |
| Have I Hit The Point Of Diminishing Returns? I understand the definition of Diminishing Returns. My main point is if you can't measure reward, diminishing returns is up to the person writing the checks to decide. | |
| Is high-end audio dying, if not dead already??? Jaxwired +1Inventory must be stocked. Yes, sometimes an item is drop shipped from the mfg, but that's not always the case. Most dealer agreements require a minimum inventory of products that are to be kept.I can't remember last time I bought anyth... | |
| Your most disappointing purchase or audition? Tubes108, my apologies. I lost sight you were just participating in the thread. | |
| Have I Hit The Point Of Diminishing Returns? So what does it all mean? Hobbies such as Audio, Automobiles ... where results cannot be measured or quanified, law of diminshing returns or increasing returns don't apply. Results are all SUBJECTIVE ... SQ NOT a function of price.Now if you have... | |
| Have I Hit The Point Of Diminishing Returns? Last year I replaced Eggleston Andra II, bought new retail for $21,000 with TAD Evolution One also bought new retail for $30,000. After a year of ownership, I concluded there's NO diminishing returns. My subjective algorithm is, ZERO buyer remorse... | |
| Direct Heated Triode Tube DAC by Allnic Audio Labs Who is the Allnic dealer in NJ/NY? I'd like to call someone...Contact Sunil Lekhi at care-audio.comHe's the NE Allnic dealer and I think located in NJ. I spoke to Sunil when I was considering the Allnic M3000 mono amps. | |
| Direct Heated Triode Tube DAC by Allnic Audio Labs This is why I like Sanjay Patel at Ciamera in NYC. He will ship gear without hesitation.I agree Sanjay is a good guy. Bought my TAD Evolution One from him. | |
| Your most disappointing purchase or audition? Atmasphere, you don't have anything to worry about. Yes we're human but your reputation is SOLID. I'm NOT a customer of yours but was seriously considering the MA-2s. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD 08-06-14: Rsf507His search will NEVER end! Seems Matt is more interested in equipment than muzic. This is precisely the reason I don't chase DACs. Until the technology matures, I will only upgrade when necessary. | |
| Your most disappointing purchase or audition? +1 Shakeydeal. It's an occupation for some seeking to get insulted.This also speaks volumes for Agon moderator. From my experience, this is the only site censors for the most benign post. | |
| darTZeel NHB-108 users please check in ... 08-05-14: AudioexcelsHi knghifi!Can you explain more about what you mean by the E1 being less forgiving than the R1? Usually the words less forgiving refer to something that is more ruthlessly revealing, in other words, more transparent/detailed/e... | |
| power cords fo monoblocks I'm looking for cables that will add just a tad of warmth and also a benefit of a closer soundstage.Have you tried moving speakers closer together or increase toe in for a closer soundstage? | |
| Sony HAPZ1 For prospective buyers and owners I will bring in a good pair of NOS 6922s to compare with the 6GC7s. I'm open to suggestions.In my current system, 60's Siemens e88cc is my favorite and then Telefunken e88cc. Siemens is probably tough to find but checkout Upscale Audio for NOS Tel... |