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mapman

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Adding a SS amp as a 2nd amp for my tube rig has been a plus
Several things have kept me from dabbling in tube amp waters in recent years:1) Relatively small and simple Class D amps (modern technology) have delivered all the goods for me. Don’t know if there is a Class A/B SS amp that could.....have not fou... 
Thought My Harbeth M40.1's Were Forever Speakers - Guess Not
What exactly is the difference between 40.1 and 40.2? 
Think fast: What would you take?
Truth is truth.   What varies is how much one cares.  
Think fast: What would you take?
I read most of the forests subject these fires out west are owned by the federal government. So if they are not being managed as well as they should be to help prevent this kind of thing, its mostly on the Federal Government. Infrastructure in thi... 
Charging A Fee To Demo An Amplifier In A Brick & Mortar Store
I could understand it if the item is not on display and the seller has to perhaps acquire the product first or even just set it up just for that.   Even then, one can just say no whenever vendor terms are not acceptable. 
Charging A Fee To Demo An Amplifier In A Brick & Mortar Store
Never heard of it.  Sounds like a bad idea.   You can take it or leave it.   
Member Almarg passed away last night
All who knew him will feel the great  loss but Al surely will not be forgotten.   
Think fast: What would you take?
On the right we say freedom of expression, free speech, etc because we all assume each and every one of us is an individual and free to pursue their own individual interests and ideas- and free to express them as well. Its only on the intolerant l... 
Thoughts on a system upgrade.
You know how they say a supermodel works the runway?Super audiophiles work the same way. They have the goods and know it because they learned how to work the room. They might actually end up saving a lot of money  if they learn to do it really well. 
Thoughts on a system upgrade.
You have nice stuff. Before spending more money, have you spent any time playing with speaker placement? What aspect of the sound are you looking to improve? What is your target sound and in what ways are you not hitting the bullseye at present?  ... 
Think fast: What would you take?
How about a moment of audiophile unity?   With no classless booing.   
Think fast: What would you take?
Make posts constructive and relevant to the topic and chances are nobody will complain.  Otherwise chances are they will.People can read. If an explanation is needed someone will request it I’m sure 
Think fast: What would you take?
https://reset.me/story/conquering-blind-rage-how-to-find-healthy-ways-to-express-your-anger/ 
Think fast: What would you take?
Having never been in a situation like that it’s hard to say but in general I would take as much of the things that are most valuable and important that can’t be easily replaced as possible.  I would also keep an eye on the news and do anything pos... 
Help me understand "the swarm" in the broader audiophile world
@hleeid thank you for sharing that info.  Very interesting!