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SET vs OTL
Couldn’t agree more. Words are important. Let us strive then to use them with accuracy and precision. Author means from or of itself- autonomous, automatic, etc. Everything then is everyone’s opinion. Yes even "facts", as the choice whether or not... 
A somewhat but not entirely rhetorical question:
https://youtu.be/ks7-A-7Zvak?t=5 
A somewhat but not entirely rhetorical question:
When you have to upgrade, upgrade, don't talk!https://youtu.be/JrYtD7gSWsI?t=39 
Soundfile Thread
Michael Fremer started doing this decades ago. Immediately people found they really could get a good relative sense of the way different high end cartridges sound. This was if I am not mistaken back before YouTube even was "a thing". Since then al... 
Stratospheric audio gear prices
That would explain, matter of fact it's all dark. 
Vinyl guy seeking recommendation for a top level cd player
I completely agree with ghdprentice. Just look at his post: Btw, I have been repeatedly dissatisfied and disappointed by digital for decades… the promise… the failure, rinse, repeat. He forgets to lather. But aside from that, well said. 
Single vs. Dual Subs
It is all summed at that frequency anyway. But, whatever. 
What are the weak points of Pass amps and pre-amps ?
The weak point is the cover. Tried standing on one and it caved right in. I was holding a Wilson Watt Puppy at the time. So that really was it after all. 
Help buying first analog rig - Clearaudio Concept or Rega P6
@millercarbon..I agree with the value of adding the Townshend Pods but from your experience would you see the impact of the Pods being greater than the initial impact of upgrading the tonearm? Thanks.Done both. Still can't say. Put Pods under enou... 
What ever happened to Mark Levenson?
https://youtu.be/LzwQ_7Gv4k0?t=55 
Portability of Tube Amps
Believe it or not, but tubes came before transistors, and for decades were in airplanes in combat and backpacks in the field. You wouldn't want to bang one around any more than you would want to throw a Mark Levinson or Krell down the stairs. Okay... 
Vinyl guy seeking recommendation for a top level cd player
It would be good if the sound could approach vinyl. It would indeed. Oh well. Whatever you wind up with, it will sound a whole lot more analog on some Townshend Pods. Never will approach vinyl, never will truly satisfy, but it is nice to have for... 
I heard the Box
Now I know what to listen to tonight, Boxy Music, The Space Between, filled with batting. While My Port Is Still Beating is pretty good too. 
Vintage Tube amps
Tubes do tend to have a marvelous midrange, but not only midrange the whole thing top to bottom if you're listening to a good one. Tubes of course are obvious but in reality only a part of the equation. Transformers, caps, diodes and the overall d... 
What tracks offer the best left right separation?
Its on the XLO Test CD. I think its called Channel Test.