mapman

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About users with hidden agendas
No, not maybe. ....   Never a good idea to assume you know what is happening in OTHER peoples lives.  
The new Rogue pharaoh II slams
Pharoah is the real deal.  Easy downsizing choice.   
I believe I experienced great PRAT for the first time
They should just call it “foot tapping”.  At least you know that when you you see it.   
Affordable vs. ultra expensive speakers - what's the difference?
The only thing for sure is a lot money (the difference). The rest all depends.  
Tiny Room (6' x 9') speaker advice
I’d keep the KEFs or maybe upgrade to metas and feed it with a quality modern amp Like a Bel Canto c5i if it were me but….. For more vintage I’d go with the heresy 3 or IV or a pair of Ohm Microwalsh  depending which way one rolls sound wise.      
About users with hidden agendas
@sokogear   Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but please don’t assume you know the whole story and are in a position to instruct others. You do not.  Also please stop talking about haters.   We are done with that! Cheers!  
Change it or Defend it, where is your stereo at?
I love the sound of my hifi but sometimes, just sometimes, after awhile, as a “technology guy”, I may want to discover what the latest and greatest technologies and breakthroughs can do for me. Out with the old and in with the new? That time may b... 
GO CHIEFS !!
Raven’s fan here. Still gotta root for the long time oppressed ie Cincinnati Bengals. Will try to ignore any insufferable Bengals fans. Football makes people go nuts sometimes. Go figure!  
About users with hidden agendas
Enough of the "haters" references. We are all sick of it here.   If someone draws consistent ire from many others best they take a look in the mirror. Period. If one feels hated and actually cares about it, then do something about it. It will pr... 
Would appreciate a group consensus on Agon purchased amps
Use any good quality power cord and they will sound fine. The stock BC cords are not esoteric but work fine. Those are what I use. Assuming these are Class D amps ie very efficient and do not draw a lot of current except at power up if like mine.  
Benchmark AHB2 amplifier - what to expect?
Just do it! 😉  
Share albums where EVERY SINGLE song is good
Jack The Toad - Savoy Brown  
How does solo piano help you evaluate audio gear?
Agree on massed strings being an ultimate hifi litmus test.  
About users with hidden agendas
Why should anyone assume a shill does not receive compensation? I’ve observed many cases where a shill was explicitly asked that and they either dance around the question or ignore it. Please!  This site does not exist due to chit chat.   
About users with hidden agendas
One crosses over into “shill” territory for me when a product is consistently and unconditionally pitched to all on the sole totally subjective merit of “better sound”. That clearly indicates selling the product no matter what is all that matters...