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B&W 'New' 800 Series
The report this button appears to be a new feature that can be used to "call a post out" if needed. 
B&W 'New' 800 Series
I always hesitate to invite censorship unless specific published rules or guidelines are broken..Let people post what they will.  Either don't read it or make of it what you will, good or bad.  If a published guideline is broken in a post call the... 
Where did you sink the most cash into?
Ever notice that really good systems are often accompanied by lots of software?   Records, CDs, what have you.   Its usually a pretty good practical indicator of whether things  worked out well or not.   
Where did you sink the most cash into?
"Most of my cash is in music.Only 10% or less in equipment."Lots of bang for the buck then it would seem.  Well done! 
Why are people always getting into pissing matches because they think what they have is better
A darker side of human nature. 
Elvis Presley Fans?
My wife and I were at night of 100 Elvis's last night. This is no joke.  Good stuff!    Some good performers and very good sound quality even.  A Paul McCartney also showed up and performed.   Lots of fun.  Thank you very much!  👏👏👏 
Why Audiophiles need cats .. watch short video
Uh oh another audio/cat thread.   These things never end well....😼 
Who tried Class D only to return to S/S or Tube
My assessment is the technology continues to improve in regards to power supply and switching frequency so even better sound is possible but when done right it already is hard to fault so how much it will matter practically remains to be seen.   I... 
Folk/Rock choices that are well recorded
Picaresque by The Decemberists is an excellent recording and work  with many folk elements.   Recorded in a church somewhere I believe.  
Who tried Class D only to return to S/S or Tube
I am interested to see/hear how much better the technology might sound in a few years.  It already competes with the best in some opinions, including my own, to the extent that I think I will only know it can be a lot better when I hear it.   
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
Yes, please enjoy and keep us posted especially if any problems. 
I s Benchmark the "Benchmark"
Coli,Please elaborate what you hear as different or better between the two.Thanks. 
Spaghetti cabling behind entertainment center
Keep power and digital cables as physically separated from other wires as possible, especially anything running from a phono.  Use shielded ICs if in doubt.   Plug power amp units directly into wall, no power conditioner, separate outlets from oth... 
Help? Stereo for art studio, under $1k
Yes, active pro monitors like the Audioengine or similar would be a very practical way to go. 
newbie DAC question
It can and might in your specific case but hard to say for certain.If you think your sound is deficient in some way, best to focus on in what ways and focus on how to improve.   Focusing on a DAC without being certain what aspects of the sound you...