mapman

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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! 
Help me understand "the swarm" in the broader audiophile world
The speakers I regularly rotate are:KEF LS50s, B&W 801 Matrix S2s, Ologe 5s, Magnepan LRS and Harbeth SHL5+40th Anniversaries. @hleeid,That’s a nice collection of speakers you are rotating.What determines which ones get played?I have ls50s.... 
What is missing here?
I agree a good review covers what is needed to get best performance from any piece of gear especially those with limitations like low power amps or inefficient speakers.Then again quality of reviews varies widely. You would hope that the premier p... 
Help me understand "the swarm" in the broader audiophile world
is it safe to say we all hate to walk into a hifi store and have the salesman tell us what we should buy or do without even listening to what our needs are and acting accordingly? The ones who do listen and act accordingly are the good ones.Maybe ... 
Help me understand "the swarm" in the broader audiophile world
Yup, the more subs the merrier. I have 1 system with 0 (not needed speakers are essentially full range and no significant bass issues in the room) and one system with one sub. Ho ho ho!Why not 10? Get on it DBA pioneers! 
Help me understand "the swarm" in the broader audiophile world
Yes the debate has nothing to do with if it works or not.  . 
seeking ‘HORN’ ideas apart from Klipshc Lascalla
Avantegarde Zero is on my list of speakers I want to hear someday. 
seeking ‘HORN’ ideas apart from Klipshc Lascalla
Definitely check out Volti.