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High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground?
"Minorl, sugar is sweet to an infant as to an adult. Bitterness requires a learning curve."Okayyy, I absolutely have no idea what this means or what it has to do with the subject. But, maybe I missed something. was/is someone bitter?enjoy 
High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground?
There is and always will be a level of snobbery in the high end for any industry or product. But, I believe that real appreciation outweighs the snobbery. My original post discussed Toyota vs Mercedes. That was not to snub Toyota or to uplift Merc... 
Father's Day For An Audiophile
Obviously no one here has ever watched the original Cosby Show. He always made a point that his kids always bought him very disapointing presents for his birthday, Christmas or father's day. Very funny. Most people I find, buy gifts that they like... 
High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground?
Hi end audio will always be around. How many times have you all heard it was going to go the way of the large reptiles of eons past? and yet it is still here. The same is said about high end cars, art work, furniture, etc. Just because a few kids ... 
Audio Research Corporation ARC Reference 600
Very nice amps. even compared to today's newer amps. You will love them. However, I believe you may have misread some of the responses. They are simply warning you of the expense of replacing the tubes. That is all. If that isn't an issue or if th... 
Do you put as much effort into your Car Audio?
Good music and sound is important to me in my car as it is at home. It has to be pretty good in the car. Therefore, it is necessary sometimes to upgrade the equipment in the car. A good low noise head unit, crossovers, amplification and speakers, ... 
New Tonearm for Sota: Origin encounter or graham
SME IV is still a wonderful tonearm with the SOTA and the V will be just as good or better. 
McIntosh MS300 Start up Problem
I had the same problem and had to send my unit to New jersey for repairs. the only authorized service company for the McIntosh units. The repaired the unit just fine. The name of the company is Panurgy OEM, 973-625-4056. They also upgraded my MS 3... 
Buy Montis or Keep ML reQuests & Buy Meitner MA-1?
Keep the ReQuest Speakers. They are really nice. If you need new panels, get them. Stick with your original premis. Get computer digital audio and a decent DAC. Establish a price range and potential system for the digital audio system and DAC and ... 
Not impressed
Really good posts and quite funny also. In my opinion, I feel that anyone that believes they are on the merry-go-round is there because they chose to be on it. Yes, it may take some time and effort to find that just right system and sound, but, on... 
Mark Levinson 23.5 vs Classé Audio CAM-350
Well Stereophile reviewers reallyloved the Classe amp. Google Classe Audio CAM 350 review. I believe that this is a really good amp. I haven't heard this one, but I have heard other newer Classe products and I am impressed. On the other hand, the ... 
Apartment Drama
A person's right to smoke ends at my nose. A person's right to music in an apartment ends at my ear. If it is truly anoying, such as loud bass thumping music, that is a problem. I work from home at times (telecommute, it is wonderful) and loud mus... 
Audiophile newbie
I'm going to go in a different direction from most. It is almost impossible to establish a "budget" without answering a few questions for yourself.1. How much of a music lover are you? Do you really sit and listen to music, use it as background mu... 
Tube Amp for Martin Logan Speakers
Of course a call to Martin Logan company might answer your question with more degree of accuracy.enjoy 
Ssssh, is your tube preamp really that quiet?
Very nice responses and very educational.enjoy