mapman

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What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?
The set amp I have actually heard in recent years (at Capital Audiofest) that I mentioned early on here and liked a lot was the GLow Audio Amp 1. I also like the price and compact size. Build quality there would seem top notch as well, direct wiri... 
Logitech Squeezebox v7.9 works with Mac Yosemite
I have 3 sb devices still plus have started to run plex as a possible replacement someday. 
KLEI Absolute®Harmony Phono/RCA Plugs
I like my plugs with wires already connected, thank you. 
RMAF 2014 Observations
Based on my limited exposure to-date, I suspect Daedalus and Avalon are inherently different flavors of sound, not likely to be confused. 
Quality issues with Tekton speakers....
Uberdine,Gotta Disagree 
RMAF 2014 Observations
More traveling high end audio roadshows might be just what the doctor ordered for high end audio. As long as each show effectively caters to local clientele. Not everyone can afford the best. So make them more so vendors can show and sell their en... 
Should I finish my basement
I have speakers (old OHM Ls) set up in my unfinished area of my house where ping pong table, etc. is. Walls are mostly interior insulated cinder block, some exposed wood wall frames and drywall. Open concrete floor. The insulation helps make for b... 
Is high-end audio dying, if not dead already???
For context, back in the 60's and 70's, the sound possible out of most home gear in use for listening to music outright sucked in comparison to today. The shortcoming were clearly apparent in most all cases. From tube tabletop radios to transistor... 
Is high-end audio dying, if not dead already???
A better question might be how "high end" must gear be to sound like it?My thought is that like with most technology, good sound is more a commodity item these days and less of a luxury, and it is easier than ever to approach the best the "high en... 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
I see Uriah Heep is touring smaller venues these days. That could be fun. 
What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?
Rebbi, I'd be willing to bet the stock tube issue just build down to individual preferences and synergies with their stuff in their specific cases. When different tubes sound different, the maker has to decide which to provide. They can't provide ... 
Is high-end audio dying, if not dead already???
You can't be high end if too many others are higher than you. 
Is high-end audio dying, if not dead already???
The 99th percentile is grander and more high end then I suppose, and that 100th even more so. 
RMAF 2014 Observations
I'd like to see more shows like this but perhaps on a smaller scale and various ones with various vendors that tour to various cities over the course of the year. Maybe this would provide a good alternative to teh demise of B&M shops in many a... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
I'm sure all these products sound fine. Each has their fans.Were the HF wires at RNAF? I'd be curious what others using other products currently thought if so.