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Tips for Auditioning equipment for low or zero expense
See my reply in Tech-Talk (same title)  
Tips for Auditioning equipment for low or zero expense
Join a local hi-fi club and see if the members will bring their stuff over for an audition. Things like heavy amps and speakers are usually not going to happen, but a phono preamp is a real possibility.  
Please Help Weed Them Out
OK, so it's been over a month and this is what transpired. I purchased a Hifi-Man HE1000 Stealth. I realize they're open back, and I was looking for closed back, but WTH the price was great ($1,399) and the many reviews I read were very positive. ... 
Banchmark DAC3B vs. Denafrips Pontus II (12th Aniv.)
So the DAC3B has come and gone in the past 8 months. It was nice, but didn't wow me into loving it. I am currently using an Okto DAC8 Stereo and this one I like. While the Benchmark would allow a much higher output level thus allowing the AHB2 amp... 
TOP TEN replies you don't want from your spouse ..
Honey, show me how this all works.  
My High End Audio Gear As A Long Term Investment!!!
Well, you're going to have to stay off this site, or you will be drawn into replacing your stuff. I'm getting close to your position, but I like to scan the forums.  
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
You could always try a Lokius first. It's a non remote version of the Loki Max. Not quite all the features, but a close one for much less $$ ($299).  
Have you found your "End-Game" speakers yet? I have. And it feels so good!!!
I would die for a pair of Salon 2'. So I guess that would be my end game speaker.  
Benchmark or McIntosh....
Enough with the fixation on his subs. I own the Benchmark amp and preamp and love them, but, BUT, always go with your heart. The MAC stuff is also great. If it's those meters and size/weight that thrill you, you won't get it from the Benchmark. Yo... 
Acoustically Treating a Bomb Shelter
I would treat it for radiation blocking as well, you never know.  
Please Help Weed Them Out
OK, I will look into these as well.  
Pre-amp Suggestion
Yes, tube amps are thought to sound warm, and silver cables are bright. Really? Because silver is shiny? Jason is on to something here.   
Please Help Weed Them Out
The Focal Stellias were on my list, but I then read about quality issues and having to send them back to France for repair. I am directing my interests on Audeze. I was wondering which of these (LCD-2C or LCD-XC) has more bass?  
$16 Dimmer......
Oh, I read this wrong. I thought someone found a good $16 dinner.  
Please Help Weed Them Out
I do need a high isolation rig, as I usually have to play headphones while others are watching TV. Even with closed backs I can still hear the TV at quieter spots on most tracks. It's not an absolute, but preferred.