mapman

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Does a ripped cd onto a digital format sound better than the cd played on the cdp
There is a good chance it could in many cases.  
Snake oil came first. By a likely ~ +50k years
Stop living in the past and bragging about all the demerits and get back to current business, ie spewing nonsense repeatedly and non stop. 
Snake oil came first. By a likely ~ +50k years
Snake oil is the audiophile code word for lies and deceit. Nothing positive can be based off lies and deceit.What is the point of this thread again? To give snake oil credibility? OK fine. Let the snakes have at it.  
The Future of Audio Amplification
Tubes are way cool and if not for deciding to try the latest and greatest new amp technology (Class D) first I might well have headed down the tube amp path several years back but hasn’t happened and I have little interest these days. Technology d... 
Hi Fi Tuning fuses
Geoff the fuse troll is in rare form today folks. Are you listening to him yet?  That won't stop him. 
Cowsills
I will have to look for that in my area. 
How important is it for you to attain a holographic image?
If it ain't holographic it ain't the highest of ends. I want it for serious listening but can enjoy listening without it often as well. 
Ever Bought an Audio Product that was Stupid Good for the Money?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076XSBCCL/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 
The Future of Audio Amplification
Great topic BTW! Amp technology HAS come a log way in recent years and continues to evolve and getting the right amp for ones needs and speakers is one of the most critical decisions to be made towards the goal of getting the best sound possible a... 
The Future of Audio Amplification
Good quality Class D is the practical ticket these days (efficient and sound great done well) if your speakers require lots of power and current to do their best and you care about higher SPLS.The only equivalent alternative is a more traditional ... 
The Future of Audio Amplification
@mapman What does anything I said have to do with what I've heard? I was just roughly explaining the technology to a guy who asked a question. Hmm well you did kinda put a pretty negative spin on that technical explanation I would say.  
The Future of Audio Amplification
Kosst so what Class D amp setups have you actually  heard?  What other  set ups are you comparing to?   
Extremely hyped omni directionals introduced Munich 2018
Very cool. Very OHM or GP like. Except more people might afford OHM. Form is much like an OHM Walsh Sound Cylinder with a different style can on top. Taking on MBL? More GP like technically perhaps in that the magic driver is for the higher freque... 
The Future of Audio Amplification
People dissing Class D should really mention what Class D amps they have heard in what kind of setup and what they are comparing to. Blanket statements have no value. BTW each of my Class D amps ($75, $2000, $6000 retail) sound very different much... 
What is the Best LP Cover Art for you Wall
Welll currently up on my wall you'd see Whipped Cream and other Delights, the soundtrack from Goldfinger and Sgt Pepper.