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How do Ohm Walsh speakers compare to Maggies?
One or two 2x2 acoustic wall panels on side wall prime reflection point based on your listening position will go a long way if room is too lively. 
critics dynaudio speakers
Yes dyns need power and current then shine. Ohm too. I have both. 
Decware video
Marketing Genius! :^) 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
From what I read, the secret sauce is in the combo of the conductor material used and the application of magnetism. So probably not valid to consider just one without the other.Definitely a unique design. That's about all I can tell for sure from ... 
Can a tiny silver bowl affect music reproduction
No doubt.I listened to several bells . They all sounded different. Some good, some much less so. 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
I've read HF wires are not copper or silver but rather a custom alloy of some sort, possibly similar to Mu Metal. 
Can a tiny silver bowl affect music reproduction
I was in Greenwich Village recently and stumbled on a nice pair of Tibetian bowls in a yoga shop there. Almost pulled the trigger....... 
Old Classic Receivers: A Mistake to Buy?
Old audio gear is like old cars...they have unique charms but usually require some maintenance to continue to run well as time goes on. Not as much or as regular as cars, but you get the drift.I am fond of the old stuff too. Some of it is very goo... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
So in the interest of fair discussion, I have no doubt these are "innovative" and very unique wires. That alone says somethingTHe question for me is always value. What are the options and how do they compare? Which offer high value.For example, I ... 
Have I Hit The Point Of Diminishing Returns?
I would respectfully disagree that improvement means spending a lot more.Its more about getting the right stuff working the right way in your space. Lots of ways to do that and it can even end up costing less over time, especially if one takes an ... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Ok, well then don't. Just stay off any sinking ships..... 
Amp improvement since 1994?
Csontos,Of course,there is no exact answer. But there are many very high quality amps out there from many reputable companies that leverage various technical advances available these days not available 20 years ago. The best general example of pro... 
USB veresus FIREWIRE?
Apple always pretty much demands a premium royalty for pretty much anything in the domain that only it controls.And they usually get it, which means they are doing something right, namely keeping things as simple yet usable as possible for the mas... 
Amp improvement since 1994?
Yes, plenty.Smaller, lighter, more efficient, more power, lower noise levels, more compliante, you name it, improvements pretty much in every way. Technology moves ahead significantly in all ways in 20 years. 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
"enjoy the music"Always good advice. That's all that really matters in these parts.