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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%... 
Analyzing DACs
"I’d rather trust ASR’s rankings than the subjective blather here." Would you? So you are quite happy for the ASR minion leader to recommend a brand of DAC where the quality control is really quite poor? Perhaps it also has something to do with ch... 
New Fischer & Fischer Audio 670 Speakers : Made Out Of SLATE..
"Where is kenjit when he could be useful?" No. Please!  
Good (great?) cartridges with user replaceable styli
Van den Hul replaces needles.  
Best turntable under $4000
@lewm Why use the term "fanbois"? Because every time and I do mean every time turntables are discussed, Technics owners come out of the woodwork and say how wonderful the brand is, vintage or new and basically intimate that you would be stupid bu... 
Best turntable under $4000
Who is Ace? How did this "Ace" insult Technics fanbois? Is it not obvious that there are many many tts far better than Technics, yet you always get the same people pushing the DJ brand.Lets also get a little serious here. Is there anyone who would... 
Best turntable under $4000
A few spins of the Kuzma Stabi S and you will wonder why the Technics fan bois have tin ears.  
Best turntable under $4000
Kuzma Stabi S  
Who says studio monitors are "cold and analytical"?
Can someone answer this lease? Who is this Kenjit person? I have read many incredibly stupid posts of his/hers here on Audiogon. Is he/her the resident troll?  
Favourite Guitarists
Paco Pena Andres Segovia Julian Bream Narcisco Ypes  
Advice for a new analog system
Kuzma Stabi S. This is great value for money.