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laoman

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What happened to all the highend stereo shops
thefile Hi End shops are still around. I know of at least 3 in Melbourne and 3 in Sydney that will let you audition equipment in your own home.  
New Improved Fink Team Borg Episode 2 Speakers : End-Game Speakers ?
  asvjerry Would you mind translating your post? The only thing I understood was "I’d rather buy a car."  
$50k - $80k Budget…Opinions please.
DarTzeel LHC-208 integrated amp together with Stenheim 03 speakers will give you an organic sound you will be very happy with. I have to say, I do agree with gavman about Macintosh.  
What is the VERY BEST CD album you've ever heard?
The Collected History of La Scala.  
What speakers work with low wattage class A amps
" Dave and Troy Audio Intellect nj Borrenson and Legacy dealers" I would expect anyone who is a dealer to know how to spell and pronounce the name of the speakers they are selling. It is "Borresson". Your misspelling does not instil one with c... 
Passion, or ..... Precision?
"Does anybody else share this experience?" No.  
What can beat Wilson XVX for less money?
Estellon, Gauder Akustik, Zellaton, Stenheim, MBL Radialstrahlers, German Physiks. Look up the respective models.  
AUDIO SCIENCE REVIEW and $50 to spend.........
"Their videos are more informative than just about anything you'd find here (and I like this place).   ASR videos have educated many people and have doubtless saved plenty of audiophiles wasting money on items that make little to no sonic differen... 
Do I Need a New DAC?
"I would buy the $900 Topping 90 " I would avoid all things Topping. There are a number of sites, including ASR which promotes the Topping brand fanatically, where a good percentage of users complain about the quality of Topping products. They ap... 
Do You Play Or Save Your Best Cartridges
Always play the best and only cartridge. That is why you buy your Koetsus etc.  
Burt Bacharach has passed away
This is certainly sad. He was a great songwriter.  
Analyzing DACs
"How do more expensive DCS’s make a difference in sound quality? " Larry, a dac does not have to be more expensive to sound better. However a dac that uses better components and shielding should definitely sound better. Obviously you pay more for ... 
Analyzing DACs
@mastering92 That is exactly what I said. Open up one of these boxes and look at the poor quality components contained therein. Seriously, how could it be otherwise given the pricing.  
Analyzing DACs
Again benchmark Amps measure well on ASR but in reality they leave a bit to be desired. As far as the Topping Amp goes, that is reflective of the poor materials this company uses. This amp is not the only piece of equipment from that company that ... 
Analyzing DACs
"Regarding problems with cheap gear there are plenty of posts here about expensive gear needing repair" The only expensive gear I know of that got a good recommendation is the Tambaqui. Are you aware that with one particular piece of equipment 38%...