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Original Blue Notes vs Reissues
tzh21y writes: I have enough original Blue Notes to make a claim that they are definitely not as good as the newer releases. How many copies of each original Blue Note record do you have?What is the greatest number of copies of the same original... 
Synergestic Black Fuse vs Audio Magic BeesWax
kosst_amojan writes: I don’t doubt some people are sure they hear something. I’m pretty sure it completely in their head though. Would you please list for us a few of the things you have actually compared and been unable to hear any difference b... 
My expert tips on building a sensible world class audio system.
Reminds me of that other great Frenchman, inventor of the riding lawn mower, the Marquis de Sod. 
My expert tips on building a sensible world class audio system.
I don't know. But with Brazilian wax it will be more. 
My expert tips on building a sensible world class audio system.
So much excellent advice! Can the Magnepans be wireless? And what is the best wireless server for streaming movies? Also I was told when streaming to use Creek? 
My expert tips on building a sensible world class audio system.
viber7 you clearly have the most practical experience, can you recommend the best 5.1 system for a walk-in closet in a guest bedroom? The closet is 6 by 12 by 12 same as your room except for the 12 foot ceiling in the closet.  
Increasing volume
One of the more common misconceptions, that the position of the volume control knob has anything to do with anything. It does not. YouTube has a highly informative video on this. Search for "Spinal Tap amp goes to 11." 
My expert tips on building a sensible world class audio system.
In the spirit of the post I can only ask: Is it more Barry Manilow singing Brandy in your room? Or you are in the room where Barry is singing Mandy? 
Recommendations for a Phono Preamp
Depends. If your budget is up around $3k then Herron VTPH-2A.Everything you want, and more: you will be done. Do a search, you will see. 
Original Blue Notes vs Reissues
You can talk and talk and talk this one to death. Or you can just go buy a BetterRecords.com White Hot Stamper and then you will know:Its not that the originals are all better. They are all different. Same as the reissues are all different. No two... 
16 ohm speakers with 5 ohm amp ?
What happens when you pair a low ohm amp ( Manley Stingray ipod ) with a high ohm speaker ( Zu Oman/ Spacial M3 or 4 Turbo triode) ? 5 Ohm amp output to 12 to 14 ohm speaker. Short answer: nothing. Works fine.Long answer: Tube amps sometimes hav... 
Modright Oppo 105 vs Krell 505
Haven't done that one but have a modded Oppo and have done enough mods to know they pretty much always are better than anything around the same price, and often times better than anything even at multiples of the modded price. The reason is pretty... 
Our Responsibility
Our understanding of the electromagnetic force is, in fact, 100% complete. So why then are all our electronic components imperfect? 
Will 2 watts monoblock 45 tube amp work for 90db speakers ?
Will 93 dB satisfy you? Because that is what you will get at 2 watts. 
Our Responsibility
Snake oil derives from 19th century Chinese railroad workers who used medicine made from the Chinese water snake. Its a wonder today's perpetually triggered wokesters haven't gotten around to declaring it racist. Yet.