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How long should high quality speakers last?
Forever.because they cut my grants from the gov.all of the above is great advice.there are companies that replace the ferrofluid.i have reconed many speakers and using the shims to center the cone is very important keeping the voice coil aligned. ... 
new Parasound A21+ vs my old Rotel RB-1080
Sterophile review parasound jc 1  
new Parasound A21+ vs my old Rotel RB-1080
The jc 1 is on sale 400watts 8 ohms 800 4 ohms 1.2 in 2 with 3kw in transients.25 watts class a.great amp for the money .on parasound classic website have older version jc 1 2700$ I bought a pair and love them.look at reviews out of 2000 or so it'... 
Which end is which?
I bought a used set of transparent cabels with the big magic box.one explanation i got was you can use different lengths  do to the magic box.onother blog stated the took the magic box apart to find out what was in it. Then I got a set of biwire t... 
How many times can u visit a hifi store before it annoys the store if u plan on a purchase
If there a great dealer and get to know you they should not have to spend much time in the room with you.i have the mc12000 and 611 great synergy  and more and American made.if they truly are smart they could have a customer for life. In my area t... 
Enough of the Stereophile futuristic statements about the Focal Diva Utopia
Isn't it great we live in an era of audio and have so many choices.i do like the gan on class d .enjoy life and the music. Reviews are a baseline then you do your homework and don't let the dog eat it. Have fun in the search.  
The DAC Scam - Almost everyone believes the hype
I'm interested in the bridge that just needs a little paint. I can listen to music while I paint it.enjoy the music.  
Need recommendations for high gain/small footprint class d amplifier
I'm using classdaudio on my tweeters on the infinity irs v and they sound good. I also have some d sonic and have no  trouble matching gain with other pre amps.enjoy the search.  
Definitive Technology Mythos STS crapped out... worth repairing?
Call parts express see if they have anything to help and decide ir price is worth it.good luck in your journey.check hifishark see if there are any used or parts.  
Tube Pre/ Class D Amp - Who has done it?
Class d is comming of age the fosi audio monoblock is a bargain you can change the op amp to what you want sound wise.i do like d sonic,who doesn't like 2 kw into 4 ohms Dennis is fun to talk to.enjoy the music  
Anybody having trouble getting near-your-asking-price for used gear ? (Plz. no hype)
I lost my grant from usaid because my krell evolution used less energy than  my fpb 700. I'll have to come back to reality enjoy the music.this should get the party going.  
Tube Pre/ Class D Amp - Who has done it?
Macintosh 12000 tube/ ss pre hybrid,either ss or tube.mcintosh class d mi1502 500 watt/ 1000 hypex class d with good synergism.enjoy the music.  
Talk me out of buying Monoblocks and into a stereo amp instead
I have that combination of mcintosh the 12000 and 611.it is great and has good transients to reach base ect.go with the monoblocks for short speaker cable and long xlr.the resale on macintosh is still great.enjoy the music.  
Bookshelf speaker pairing with subwoofer
The music room has evolution acoustics mm1 half price with stand1600$.I have some of these they are fantastic and a bargain.they have high dollar components in them ribbon tweeter ceramic mids.enjoy the music  
Fine tuning the system. Where do you start and how do you proceed ?
It's all fun enjoy it the advantage of big cities is you could borrow or listen to fellow audiophile stuff.i don't have that luxery.our nearest audio store is 3.5 hours away.the cabel company has a loan program I have not tried that yet but maybe ...