marqmike

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New TEO Audio ICs, who has them?
+1 celanderI have had requests and they responded quick and considerately. 
Used Market Savings vs. The Dealer Experience
A dealer can save you money in the long run by getting what you want the first time. So it can also save you time. A good dealer is priceless. And I do not work for a dealer or have any friends that do, or even work for them. I have personally had... 
I’m pretty sure I’ve lost my mind...
Hey BAs individuals on the hunt for better sound. It can be like a locksmith trying to find the combination to the lock by listening and feeling when turning the knob. And then he turns it in the last right spot. There was only one last right spot... 
How did a bands' name originate?
In an attempt to create a mystery around the groups first hit record in 1965, "Shakin' All Over", Quality Records credited the single only to "Guess Who?"It was hoped that the public might assume the "Guess Who?" identity was deliberately maskin... 
The Future of Audio Amplification
+1 Guido 
The invention of measurements and perception
Maybe relevant?  At about 9:20 in the video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grzoqEb2KMk&feature=youtu.be  
Skeptic or just plain hard headed
Barnettk I appreciate your good nature of responding to everyone. I get particular about how my system sounds for awhile, after I am happy, I just enjoy it. Doesn’t matter why really if I am enjoying it. I leave it for 5,10, 15, or 20 yrs and not ... 
Thinking about upgrading, but wondering about diminishing returns
Like Dorwad said previously, I recommend the Total Contact product. About a half an hours work and I bet you will be surprised and probably amazed at how much improvement can come from one little adjustment. This is a slight bit more that a notice... 
Classical Music: Dorian Label
Sounds good. Please report back when get a chance to relax and give it a good listen. 
Why so many used focals?
I think they hit a sweet spot. I think it is an easy conclusion that a large group of people, including me, think they sound good to superb. Go listen to some. They are very affordable so that encourages one to upgrade. 
Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K)
Bo is hitting below the belt again 
Classical Music: Dorian Label
One I have is 'Celtic Dialog'. It is a beautiful combination of fiddle/violin and piano. One of my favorites. Also I have the 'Solid Brass At the Opera" great recording in an old stone church I believe. The 'Lute Songs' are nice, and also the Kuba... 
Is it all in my head??
+1 mrdecibel. It is nice to hears the sincere comments from ones like you and elizebeth and others. Not letting the other negative comments be responded to, because it changes the focus on the fine exchange of good thoughts. Just ignore the negati... 
Skeptic or just plain hard headed
Green edges made a nice improvement for me. Never tried anything else. But I do have the stable platter in my cd transport. 
Bright or Dim?
Dimmers make other people look brighter. And the reverse is true. So depending on your purpose you can act dim or bright. Yes and it does effect your connection to the emotional experience of the sound of your system.