mapman

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What the heck is up with the audiogon listing photos?
They might sell more ads if they stop sabotaging them on purpose.  
Other brands similar to Dynaudio house sound?
Totem? 
Does hearing the best in high end audio make your opinions more valid?
Elizabeth even once one filters out some meaning the  meaning must still actually matter.   
Does hearing the best in high end audio make your opinions more valid?
When you listen to live music in various venues or even from different locations in one you realize it is all about getting the most out of the room at hand and every room is different. 
What the heck is up with the audiogon listing photos?
You have to pay more to sell your high end audio gear unobscured. Hard to believe but true.  
Does hearing the best in high end audio make your opinions more valid?
There you go again with the post envy.  You should get that taken care of.  
Hard to sell my Klipsch Heritage Speakers for a possible Harbeth upgrade.
Yes I know how it goes.  Whenever I get urge to try something different these days I listen to what I have and ask myself why and no good answer.  
Listening Height Adjustment -- Is This Why Two People Don't Hear the Same?
Tweeter height relative to ears certainly matters but just one of many tweakable factors that determines how things sound. 
Does hearing the best in high end audio make your opinions more valid?
I’ll go out on a limb and say a reliable indicator of a truly good system is it makes all kinds of music sound the best it can, acoustic or electronic. It’s all music. Can’t pick and choose. 
Does hearing the best in high end audio make your opinions more valid?
Scale is a big factor in cost.   It cost way less to get the best possible sound in a smaller room than a very large one.   Paying top dollar for gear that will go on a smaller room is probably not very cost effective but as said in anything high ... 
Does hearing the best in high end audio make your opinions more valid?
I take every opportunity at shows, stores, peoples houses, live venues, whatever to have opportunities to hear different things and what might sound or work best for me. Does that make my opinion more valid? It does for me and that’s all I can ban... 
Does hearing the best in high end audio make your opinions more valid?
Even worse intentioned than not sharing there is such a thing as intentionally obfuscating and talking nonsense.   Most will not go there but for some that is their modus operandi.   Sad but true.   It's just part of dealing with most things in li... 
Ever Bought an Audio Product that was Stupid Good for the Money?
Still have my A40s.  Refoamed and sounding better than ever.  Grado sr80e phones gets you a good ways there for only $100 new.  
Do different routers affect sound quality
I use  strictly wifi connections.  Works great, sounds great.  Router is in a different room well separated from any hifi gear.   Simple and easy.  No wires, no worries.  
Does hearing the best in high end audio make your opinions more valid?
You would think so but many factors come into play so probably not a reliable predictor alone.