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When someone tells you it's a $40,000 amp, does it sound better?
Plotz (Yiddish) to crack, split, burst slang. to collapse or faint, as from surprise, excitement, or exhaustion.   
Dust Settled Consensus- is the Benchmark AHB2 an Audiophile Amplifier?
No it’s no good. I’d be happy to make someone an appropriate offer!  
When someone tells you it's a $40,000 amp, does it sound better?
Tell me it’s $100k and I might just plotz.   
Who is Gonna Buy A New Jeep Grand Wagoneer For the MacIntosh Stereo?
Oh my freakin g-d that’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen in a car.  Next to my wife maybe.  Those blue vu meters!!!!!   Gorgeous!  I think I’m going to cry…..  
Anything close to Hegel H360 but smaller/lighter?
Check out the little Fosi integrated amps on Amazon. Size of a pack of cigarettes and sound very good. So inexpensive and returnable so nothing to lose to try.  I have one driving a pair of kef ls50s.  Impressive!  
Active Speakers Better? No, per Michael Borresen
Active speaker makers might disagree.   
Everything matter in the audio chain. Tests prove it!
Yes everything matters including the individual.   
The Beatles Revolver
Something for the grumpy old men.       
The Beatles Revolver
Something New? Because? You Can’t Do That! Let it Be!  Tomorrow Never Knows…. Help!  
Downloads Versus Streaming
The rest of the good news is it’s neither hard nor costly to do it right these days.     
Downloads Versus Streaming
You never know what any individual will determine sounds better but the good news is either way should sound very good if done right.   
The Beatles Revolver
The remix of Taxman from Revolver is available on Spotify.  It sounded pretty good!  
Basic Roon Question
Consider Plex as an option versus Roon.  You can stream your music anywhere not just at home.   
My quest for a pair of Tonian Labs speakers was finally realized Yesterday
Never heard but have always been on my would like to hear list.   
Thoughts about the "Cheapaudioman" on YouTube
Sounds like maybe he is just trying to help the everyday man get better sound.... not undermining "audiophiles"?   I would assert you do NOT have to be an audiophile these days to get top notch sound. Future Fi gear like all-in-ones solve most a...