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Anybody want a laugh?
I found the link to the whitepaperhttps://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0660/6121/files/UpTone-J.Swenson_EtherREGEN_white_paper.pdf?v=1583... 
Why perfect speakers dont exist the truth revealed
How about not taking the bait folks? 
Anybody want a laugh?
So I agree its not intuitive that a network switch can make a difference in sound quality when streaming.But I have seen an extensive whitepaper on one such product whose name escapes me that goes into detail to make the case that noise on the net... 
Image depth
Interesting read on the topic:https://ohmspeaker.com/news/are-we-out-of-depth/https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hafler_circuitI have heard highly customized dealer showrooms set up to deliver realistic imaging depth with appropriate-orchestral recor... 
best-sounding class D amp?
Not Class D but similar in regards to  ability to deliver a lot of good sound out of a smaller package. 
Oldest Recordings that sound “audiophile”
Good stuff.  Lots to lookup and stream online.  Keep ‘em coming.  
Underrated album: Sonics AND Music
“Keys of the Kingdom”  The Moody Blues.  
Emotional rollercoaster
Maybe Xanax is the answer.  
Oldest Recordings that sound “audiophile”
Interesting. On the Dinah Shore recording I mentioned from 1946, it sounds like a very detailed microphone was used very close up for the vocal which seems to have tremendous texture. 
ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE QUESTION TO ANSWER ...
I sold more hifi gear playing that Jeff Wayne War of the Worlds recording than any other back when I did such things. People would flock to the system just to listen and stay there when playing. I bought it on a whim when it came out and was playi... 
Oldest Recordings that sound “audiophile”
In the late 50s, stereo hifi was a big thing and record companies competed to put out good recordings to capitalize on that. There are many from that golden era. Even prior to that, in the mid 50s, many excellent mono recordings on the popular new... 
Name an artist that had a great debut album and a great final album
On that last one, “Ain’t No Grave”, Johnny was very ill and knew his days were numbered and you could hear it but amazingly that’s what helped to make it not just great but uniquely great as his final recording.He embraced so many aspects of livin... 
Klipsch Heresy iv...Your experience.
$5000? Should be 60% max of that.Not inexpensive but unique and competitive with others in the price range. Still hand made in USA I believe. Older tube amp friendly  models less than $1000 usually 
Oldest Recordings that sound “audiophile”
Checkin em’ out on Spotify.... 
Name an artist that had a great debut album and a great final album
Johnny Cash