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Biggest "bang for the buck" audio gear you have owned(in your history)?
I haven’t had much luck with finding great deals on speakers or DACs yet. I’m wondering how you guys are able find good discounts and prices? Are there good prices found here on Audiogon? The best deals I’ve gotten have been on little novelty ite... 
Has Your Hobby Changed?
My hobby started out as a DIY music production thing, but more recently I've found myself really interested in the tech itself and I hope to one day have a proper sound system set-up. I am still very interested in the musician side though, and a ... 
The best plug in filter ever!
When first reading the title of this post, I was thinking that we were referring to some kind of software plug-in. Now I'm the one the wiser by knowing about power filters. Sounds like one of these might help with some buzz I experience with my pe... 
the big one: how do you choose speakers? By what features, data?
@ghdprentice That makes sense, the lack of bass is definitely something I've noticed with my Jensen bookshelf speakers. I'd never heard of the Quad 57 before, there's definitely something kind of charming about that style and appearance though!  
Whats playing on your system today?
@nonoise I'd never heard of that group but just gave them a listen. Good stuff!  
the big one: how do you choose speakers? By what features, data?
There’s lots of good speaker wisdom being shared in this discussion! I’m curious though, is there any benefit to using vintage speakers other than nostalgia?