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Power Amplifier Longevity
I have a McIntosh MC207... there 7ch amp that has been in use since 2004....16 years old. It was a dedicated theater amp that for around 7 years did not get used but a few times a year. For the last 2 years it is now in the den system and is used ... 
Moving cables around killed dynamics for days anyone else experience this?
Have you thought that maybe it’s you that is hearing differently? Your blood pressure changed, your relaxation of body changed, medications you are on affect hearing and blood flow, you are calm or your frustration changed and you hear different d... 
High value, giant killer speakers?
Audiofool1....no joke about those Amphion speakers. They are actually somewhat popular in the pro audio world as mix and some mastering speakers in recording studios. I see them all the time at my music instrument trade shows and in some studios.a... 
High value, giant killer speakers?
What most forget about and hardly ever take into consideration is the room you are listening in.I have heard very expensive gear sound only so so..kind of bland and I have heard moderately priced gear set up correctly in a great sounding room soun... 
Your favorite Small Apartment Speakers
JBL LSR305 powered studio monitor. Accurate, huge sweet spot due to wave guide tuneable and for $300 you have speakers that sound as good and better than a lot of consumer audio speakers that I auditioned that were $1000 for a pair. 
Speaker recommendation thread (Organised by tiers of price)
For $1000 each I nominate Revel Concerta2 F36.... the top floor stander in there Concerta2 series.I also have a 3rd bedroom converted with couch for a listening room i'm doing on a low cost budget for fun.. I just picked up JBL LSR308P which is th... 
Looking for great jazz guitar recordings - any recommendations?
Check out recent recordings from Vinnie Valentino...he also plays with Steve Smiths Vital Information NYC Ediiton. Also a cool recording is Blue Groove with Steve Smith on drums Vinnie on guitar and Tony Monaco on jazz organ... drums guitar and a ... 
Opinions and recommendations on active loudspeakers
For the last 20 or so years just about every recording was done with active speakers....except those studios using Yamaha NS10M’s...then what amp did they use?....usually a pro audio amp of some sort or Bryston from what I’ve seen.Depending on you... 
KEF LS50 or Harbeth P3ESR for desktop system?
Check out the active JBL and Yamaha studio monitors...also Focal and Adam in this size range. Give them a listen at a local high end music instrument store. Im using the JBL with 5” woofer (LS305) for my office desktop system with a Schiit preamp ... 
Do people really just not get it that their items are not selling...
99% of the for sale add's are over priced. 75% are way way over priced...so much that you cant even or don't even what to start a negotiation. The others you try to start an honest fair negotiation with either never respond or get all pissed off.I... 
What Matters and What is Nonsense
I am a on-off audiophile....I really agree with the original post. As a musician/drummer who has spent my entire  working career as a professional musician and/or in the sales manufacturing side of the industry....its really all about the music, h...