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| Audio Forums, On-line Store Fronts, and the Art-of-Deception shill[SHil]NOUNan accomplice of a hawker, gambler, or swindler who acts as an enthusiastic customer to entice or encourage others.en·thu·si·ast[inˈTH(y)o͞ozēˌast, enˈTH(y)o͞ozēˌast]NOUNa person who is highly interested in a particular activity or ... | |
| THE SHOW AT NEWPORT BEACH 2016 California is a hike but hoping to make Capital Audiofest this year. | |
| Audio Forums, On-line Store Fronts, and the Art-of-Deception How about a spin free zone here like that nice unbiased O'Reilly guy does? | |
| What's going on with the audio market? It’s not so hard. These days that guy shoud be selling some decent Bluetooth speakers for customers like that with a cell phone looking for better sound out of a single box. Its a good first step. Does not help for the dealer to be stuck in the pa... | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC Of course one can build a system around any particular component that uniquely floats their boat. If it turns out to be the VAC amp, a very enticing piece, and the results with the Wilson's are not suitable, you could easily elect to sell the W... | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC It’s strictly subjective as to what combination of components someone would prefer to drive these or any speakers. Yes preference is 100% subjective.But performance is not and can be measured.Performance is key to the best sound possible IMHO thou... | |
| What's going on with the audio market? Not many buying the hype anymore these days? | |
| Synergistic Red Fuse ... I'm glad everyone is enjoying the music. | |
| Is it in my head only? I would not know how a router alone could change sound quality unless streaming software would be designed to drop to lower resolution to maintain a stream with a weaker connection rather than stop and rebuffer. I suppose it's possible but have n... | |
| When speakers duplicate drivers Not a fan of driver arrays for home audio. | |
| What's going on with the audio market? Mobile and portable devices like iPhones play music and doing quite well. Younger generations on don't just sit and listen to music as much anymore. Still plenty of of good gear on the market though. Just not great for sellers though it sounds. | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC Sounds like fun and done the right way. Sure to be a winner in the end. 🏆 | |
| AM and FM antenna systems If the goal is to pull in more stations clearer the ticket is to use an fm tuner known for high sensitivity (and noise rejection). Tandberg used to be my favorite but many better vintage tuners were quite sensitive and are worth a look if assured ... | |
| AM and FM antenna systems Terk not term. | |
| AM and FM antenna systems I bought a godar and found it no better than basic good quality rabbit ears or dipole antenna (nothing ever seems to be). and harder to locate optimally for best reception. Sold it and went back to dipole. Term was no better either though amplif... |