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mapman

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Frequency Response
I might.  I been there and done it.  It depends.  But only 40+ hz is a good reason to consider it.  
Paul Klipsch was right - What the world needs is a good 5 watt amplifier
There are plenty to go around.   No that's not what the world needs more of.  
No more "High End" for me...Back to Reality Audio
There is high end sound and there are high end products.   Two different things.   
Let me end the Premp/Amplifier sound debate ...
Did it end yet?  
Looking for “just good enuf” for garage man cave
Vanatoo Transparent One Encore active speakers and source devices of your choice including Bluetooth will hit way above the cost and save space. Lots of great Modern technology applied wisely with these. Forget about old clunky midfi  stuff from y... 
Wanting to upgrade my streaming sound quality.
I'm looking to update my streaming which has been in place for over 10 years.   Still sounds great but lots new in streaming since. Would like to try consolidating with an upgradeable all in 1 unit.  Need a lot of power and current though to repl... 
Wanting to upgrade my streaming sound quality.
Focus on streamer for features and usability.  Focus on all the rest for sound.  
Let me end the Premp/Amplifier sound debate ...
That’s nice!  Not everything sounds the same?  I’ll buy that.   
Wanting to upgrade my streaming sound quality.
You have what looks like a good pre-amp with DAC (Mc) to start with, ie a pretty good digital setup, so you really have to be careful about knowing what specifically it is with the sound and/or streaming features you want to change or improve or y... 
Anything SS sounds better than D'Agostino ?
Once you hit the upper echelons of performance, "better sound" becomes even more subjective than otherwise. IT comes down even more to personal preference to determine what is best. Build quality is another issue and is probably less subjective, b... 
Why this forum deletes full threads ?
Because it’s their forum/place of (unregulated) business and they can delete whatever they want. Or OPs can delete their own threads anytime normally anytime they want. Best to ask the only people who could give you an answer if needed ie the mode... 
Am I nuts?
Never anything to lose if the price is right. But when it comes to digital, the happy path to best sound is go latest and greatest that checks your boxes. Need not cost much these days but many options to choose from. Going old school may be easie... 
German Physiks - Listening Impressions Wanted
I’ve heard GP at shows. Nice but not enough to lure me off Ohms. Also GP are full Omni in the higher frequencies and Ohm is not. Ohm is designed to go closer to walls in rooms like most people have whereas full omnis require more distance from wal... 
Law of Accelerated Returns
@jerryg123 nice! Have not heard the shorts but I like the price and specs listed and all the Walsh speakers basically sound the same.   Just a matter of how big a room and how much bass needed.      Did you get a delivery time estimate?  I read ... 
Roku ultra streaming versus Apple 4K TV
I use this from Roku stick to DAC....works like a charm.   Amazon.com: avedio links 4K@60Hz HDMI Audio Extractor Converter, HDMI to HDMI + Audio ( SPDIF + RCA L/R Stereo ), HDMI Video Audio Splitter Embedder Adapter for Fire Stick, Xbox, PS5, Su...