mapman

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Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?
One of the biggest problems with integrated amps historically is proximity of internal components, for example, and in particular, noise levels resulting from proximity of a power transformer to the low level pre-amp circuitry and even worse lower... 
Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?
dill,That’s why I asked for his thoughts. I would reconsider that specific amp design requirement perhaps if needed and just listen to the results delivered to decide. It just might solve the problem. C5i proved to me finally that a small reasonab... 
Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?
What are your thoughts on Bel Canto c5i?   I have one and think its the bees knees.    
Mytek Brooklyn
Glad to see the concerns addressed.  Mytek Brooklyn remains on my strong consideration list.   Customer service matters! 
Surprising find in matching Tekton Electrons
Why live with just one particular good sound if you can have many? 
Why so few speakers with Passive Radiators?
I am almost always impressed by speakers that make good use of passive radiators compared to the competion. I picked up an 8"front firing Klipsch sub with two side firing passives recently. Was originally looking at much bigger bulkier subs but th... 
Budget American made speakers?
you might find something at www.ohmspeakers.com either new MicroWalsh for just a bit more or look in the outlet store for refurbished and updated models that offer great sound per $$$ .  The CAM42 ,model currently in the outlet store would be a go... 
Polycarbonate Disc Bliss: The CD is alive and well
Queen "A Night At the opera" ... always a treat. 
Why do many discussions about sonic performance disintegrate into technical discusions?
Why do many discussions on religion end up talking about God? 
Phil Collins Remasters
If you really like a pop/rock recording, I find its usually a good idea to invest in remasters. A good system can show significant differences, resulting in a fresh and different experience. I keep multiple remasters of my favorites on my music se... 
Why do many discussions about sonic performance disintegrate into technical discusions?
From a practical perspective, understanding the technology mainly helps one to achieve their own objective listening goals faster and probably more affordably than otherwise. Not to say there are not other ways to achieve subjective personal liste... 
Why do many discussions about sonic performance disintegrate into technical discusions?
It's the technology that makes the sound.  Capisce?   
Oh no, there's metal in your records!
I’m guessing the fee helps cover the cost of acquiring multiple copies you can buy.Getting others to buy your high quality records for you ain’t cheap. No clue what the metal in the record deal is so that would have no value in my eyes. Various ot... 
Are Aerial 10T's still considered a Good speaker on 2018?
Never heard them but they look awesome especially for the used price. 
How to connect Bluetooth Speaker to my Laptop?
Assuming your laptop has Bluetooth built in, just turn it on in settings,  follow bluetooth speaker directions for connecting to it  (usually pressing a button to enable devices to connect) then look for that device name in the list of bluetooth d...