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The "most foolish" loudspeaker tweak/upgrade ... is
Alpha gt - You have put into words the most logical explanation of wires i have ever seen on a forum . "Ideal would be no wires between components and no wire can add something that is not there to begin with"    Perfect statements !  
Why no tube loaner/testdrives--It's hard being an audiophile
It's pretty sad when the tubes cost more than the amp . Tubes costs nickels when used for other electrical devices . Stick with new production and block out nos from your mind . You might stay sane that way . 
What ever happened to Krell ?
if you liked the old wadia sound then exogal is what you want .  
Is Audio Bluebook dead?
Just ask here . I do not know why some get so offended when people ask used prices on forums . If you have sold or seen an item sold that someone inquires about just state the price . 
Is Audio Bluebook dead?
That was 4 years ago  
Is Audio Bluebook dead?
It's not you . When I had a year service I would check to see if the sales I had were reported in the bluebook  . They never were , a dozen or so sales never appeared ?  
Quad new Z series
Quad makes traditional box speakers ? Don't recall ever seeing a review or anyone on a forum talk about anything but their stats . So how do they sound ? Any comparisons to more marketed speakers ?  
What is most important part of a system?
Anyone who stated source first in their list of importance please let me know what source will turn any speaker into some magical transducer . I really would like to try it ! Thanks,mike. 
Speakers for electronic/hiphop/rnb [$4000 range]?
Axiom  
Speakers for electronic/hiphop/rnb [$4000 range]?
There should be a Bryston dealer around you I would assume . Think they would be a great all around speaker for any genre. From the reviews I have read they can play loud without distortion . Many hifi speakers have a tilted treble to dazzle on un... 
What is most important part of a system?
Give me a $20 dvd player to spin cd's on the best speakers made . Would not want the best source made to play on bose speakers  
I'm considering replacing my passive preamp with a tubes. Is it worth it?
Try a Bryston bp 20 , 25 or sp2 . One of the sweetest volume controls around . Oughta work well with your amp .  
DACs - what exactly do these things do?
There are dacs that strive for neutrality and utmost transparency . They are staples in studios . There are hifi companies that make dacs and who knows what their goals are in designing them . Its all about manipulating  frequency response . What ... 
Does anyone have any experience of hybrid valve and solid state power amps?
There is a Dodd Audio Hybrid listed here that sounds excellent (actually been watching it and the ad expires in an hour ) might get relisted ? . Vincent Audio makes a Hybrid too . 
What Will Happen to Your Music Collection and Equipment When You.......
Good question . Unexpected and expected deaths must leave spouses and family members scratching their heads as what to do with the hifi . We are talking assets worth thousands , tens of thousands . Would your spouse or family no where to liquidate...