mapman

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Magico speakers too clinical and fatiguing?
A lot of people would love to have them so apparently they are not too shabby.   
What is turntable “liveliness”.
Can’t say that rings a bell as described but should not happen. Maybe a sign of stylus not tracking properly perhaps due to setup and or tonearm/cart mismatch issues. Could also have something to do with inherent cart design and/or performance. Ca... 
Parasound vs classe
“ When comparing the **Parasound JC 1** and the **Classe Delta Mono**, there are several factors to consider, including sound quality, power output, design, and features. Here's a breakdown of both amplifiers: ### Parasound JC 1 - **Power Outpu... 
The Allure of Vintage Audio Gear
I used to sell many of the popular vintage lines (as a young sales pup at lafayette Radio, TEch Hifi, Radio Shack) and have heard pretty much everything since. I remember how the various products sounded back then when new quite well! Anything "v... 
Whats playing on your system today?
I’ve been enjoying the “Auralic 2024” vendor playlist on Qobuz.  Very good sound quality and almost every track is interesting and new to me.  Well done!  
Non-Audiophile Audiophile question!
Just for the record, standard OHM Walsh CLS driver configuration is NOT Omni. But it does have carefully controlled (by design) 360 degree dispersion. Output in wall facing directions is more highly attenuated which allows for better performance ... 
Does the Cambridge CXN100 sound the same as the MXN10
I have a mxn10 digital out to Bel Canto c5i. All I can say is it is in same league as pretty much any streamer I have heard recently and I’ve heard quite a few, mostly at higher price points. Also have a evo150 with streamer and DAC integrated. S... 
Whats playing on your system today?
@nutty    Which Steve Hackett?  He’s been cranking stuff out all the time now for almost 50 years.   
Holy Holostages!!
What do you have to lose besides money? Probably nothing. Maybe self esteem. You never know.   
???What's The LEAST Expensive "End Game"Amplifier You've Ever Heard???
Chances are those with “end game” amps also have speakers that the amp can drive well. So both together is what really matters. Also worth noting features matter a lot with integrated amps. Different users will have different needs. So sound qual... 
HEGEL 190, 390-400, 590-600
Never fear. AI is here. The right engine can be very useful for summarizing published information about products succinctly. Like any powerful tool it can be used or abused. I use Poe Web quite often to help me sort through the noise regarding h... 
Looking for my End Game Speaker
There was a pair of Ohm 4000 listed on The Music Room site today. Just saying.   
???What's The LEAST Expensive "End Game"Amplifier You've Ever Heard???
@chillydog what amp did the Rega replace?  Thanks.   
???What's The LEAST Expensive "End Game"Amplifier You've Ever Heard???
I have several amps and even more speakers in various rooms. Objectively I know which performs best overall. But subjectively, they each sound really good but different and I happily spend a good amount of time with each, depending mostly on mood.... 
???What's The LEAST Expensive "End Game"Amplifier You've Ever Heard???
Hmm. If fewer parts =better sound then why are some of these amps so darn expensive? Just get rid of the spam parts and lower the price! Problem solved! I’m only half kidding. Not all parts are created equal.   When people say “better sound” al...