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larry5729

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Maggie 1.7i's lack detail. Ideas?
Get rid of the Murantz.  That is your weak link.  
Audio nonsense
I am new to this hobby and often wonder if you can hear a difference in adding all of these expensive devices to a system.  It would be fun to sneak into someone's house and install some of things into a system while they are gone then come back a... 
Thinking of taking the plunge.
I have  BlueSound Node 2i.  I wonder if anyone has done a blind test to see if you can hear a difference in comparing a more expensive streamer?  If so, I wonder what you would hear that would motivate you to spend more?  So far, I don't see the v... 
Those who seek to deny access to information
I think it would be helpful if Audiogon identified members as vendors/retailers beside their name.  It would make sense so those of us who are consumers know where there might be bias so retailers can use this platform to sell things.  
Survey on Cost of Loudspeakers Supported On Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums
Perhaps use your ears?  What does a meter tell you anyway?  
Jimmy Two-Times is Back!!!!!!!!!!!
Who is he?  
Bluesound Node 2021 DAC - I sold my Denafrips Ares II
I went through the same experience.  I added a Project DAC to my Node 2i and it actually sounded thin.  The DAC inside the Node 2i actually sounded better.  However, I was upgrading my speaker cables and power cords and the sales person from The C... 
Great speaker sounds terrible in my room?
How big is your room?  Personally, I cannot understand why you would place them 5 feet from the back wall.  You must also have a narrow room.  5 feet apart seems also so close together to create a sound stage.  If you are experiencing a lack of ba... 
How long ago did you catch the bug?
For the past 9 years I have two realtors send me real estate listings so I can know what houses are selling for.  I get 2 to 4 listings per day and not once have a seen a pair of speakers standing in a single room.  What also amazes me is I also h... 
Which Tweeter preferred- dome natural material, Beryllium/Metal or Planar Ribbon? Why?
I think many of us have lost hearing in the high frequency ranges.  Depending on the level of hearing loss, some choose brighter tweeters to hear some of the higher frequencies they have lost.  Perhaps, this is why there is such a variety of speak... 
Affordable vs. ultra expensive speakers - what's the difference?
I think this hobby if full of opportunities to experience diminishing returns.  However, there is a difference in sound quality.  If you buy a pair of $15,000 speakers you then have to spend half that amount on an amplifier to drive them. It woul... 
CD transport vs.streaming
I have never heard of IMHO and IME? I purchased a power cord for my BlueSound Node 2i and I think it sounds better.  I also purchased a high end digital cable to connect to my ARCAM AVR550.  The cable company told me using a digital cable would i... 
Totally overwhelmed (speakers under $5k)
I don't feel SVS subwoofers are very musical.  REL's high level connection provides a seamless integration. You would be surprised by the sound of SALK Song 3 Encores.  When I auditioned the Focal 926 I kept on saying, "Where's the bass".  I am i... 
Buyer Dispute
I would have a difficult time buying from a private party for these reasons.  Did they ship with insurance to cover either repair or replacement.  I buy new cars and buy new sound gear new as well for these same reasons.  I also like knowing they ... 
Why People Like Tekton
i would never consider Tekton because of the ugly factor.  We have a beautiful living room and they would goober up the look.  I listened to a pair of Revel Performa speakers.  They really were detailed and lively.  I also like my Harmon Kardon so...