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mapman

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Recent Ambient/Electronica?
There is a cut on the Astralwerks 2003 Cd by The Faint called "The Conductor (Thin White Duke Remix). That I am really enjoying and the sound quality is top notch as well 
Latest Absolute Sound
It's called the absolute sound not the very good every mans sound.  Where else better  to pitch expensive toys?  😛 
B&W 'New' 800 Series
Maybe Bo will be our savior and lead us all including B&W to a new audio renaissance where we all enjoy the same gear that he sells the most and live in perfect 3-D Monitor Audio harmony.  Or not.In any case we will have reached a really bad p... 
B&W 'New' 800 Series
There is no law against bad manners.  It is what it is and for all to see when published to a public site.   Ever look at some of the posts on major news site articles on major current events?   Audiogon is kindergarten in comparison.  Its good to... 
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.