mapman
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| why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable Geof just likes to tease and agitate the audiophiles. Seems to be a hobby. His brand is his way of making it official. Some would call it trolling. I wouldn't waste too much time having a serious discussion with him. 👹 | |
| Ohm Acoustics introduces its 20/20k beta speakers Not a replacement but enhancements by adding powered sub in existing model cabinets. The f5015 is the biggest and has been around for a year or so already. Sounds like similar approach with smaller models. Adding powered subs allow a certain speak... | |
| why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable It's always about system synergy starting with the room. Wires come last once all the rest is tuned in. If things are tackled in the right order biggest fish first then finding the right wires should not be nearly as hard. If things are off to sta... | |
| Why does most new music suck? Try Davina and the Vagabonds and the new "Snow Goose" by Camel that was redone in 2013. | |
| why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable Jimmywho gets it. 🏆 | |
| What's your "diminishing returns" preamp choice? Not a preamp but if 60w/ch is enough to float the boat the bel canto c5i integrated has it all and would be the last piece 98% of music enthusiasts would ever need IMHO. | |
| With $20,000 in your hand, what speaker would you I saw a pair of mbl 116 up for sale here the other day for under $10k. That got my attention. | |
| Is Dynaudio forgiving speakers? You described the Dynaudio sound pretty well! 🏆 | |
| Funniest Quote About Your Audio "Affliction" I often hear "are those speakers?" | |
| What speakers can make a convert of Maggie lovers? I moved from Magnepan to Triangle and Ohm. | |
| why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable Stop worrying about me so much. I'll be fine. | |
| why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable "Mapman, obsess much about what other folks spend on audio? "Not at all. Absolutely zero. I didn't ask the question. Just offering my opinions like everyone else, dear. | |
| $510.00 for an Aluminum cover for the ARC Ref. 10? Its true.Expensive stuff usually means expensive parts and support, just like with cars.Same laws of physics apply to all luxury items.They know we can't do without and everything must be perfect. There is no escape. Tell them you can't afford it ... | |
| Funniest Quote About Your Audio "Affliction" "For some reason Audiogon has recently become more hostile, particularly to any mention of premium audio cable or other tweaks. I thought that went away a couple of years ago when everyone realized good cable helps. "My guess is a minority in thes... | |
| Funniest Quote About Your Audio "Affliction" Its very hard and not cheap to get that SOTA system that reveals everything. Size matters in addition to quality. The best will be systems capable of top performance in bigger rooms.Wires matter too. Those who have tried many at different price po... |