mr_m

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Does anyone own the new KLH model 5 speakers?
I too, think used Harbeths would be a better choice. Vandersteen too. IMO. 
DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend
Is there a preference for R2R Dacs or Delta Sigma and their variants? Or as stated, does it depend on execution of the Dac? 
why do so many discussions turn contentious?
As far as Vandersteen is concerned, I don't think the individual in question is familiar with time and phase correct loudspeakers. 
Suggestions for a replacement dac
There is/was a Ares ll on Audiogon that started out at $1000. Guess the guy wanted to cash in.  :-) 
why do so many discussions turn contentious?
@tomic601 AMEN!!! 
Audiophile Priorities and Recent Topics
C'mon 'Stein, what makes you so righteous??? 
Ayre Codex (former) Owners, what did you move on to?
I have a Ayre Codex and like it's sound. Thinking about trying a Denefrips Pontus ll. Want to see if a R2R dac is worth the hype. 
A turntable that plays all types of music well
I don't think most good turntables are genre specific. The cartridge might be the better place to look as to different genres of music. IMO. 
Townshend Springs under Speakers
Well Einstein, he tried it under his gear and told you there was no improvement, yet you still beat the guy up.If he told you there was no chance of the pods working on his gear and he hadn't tried them you would have said he had no opinion.Who ha... 
My Experience With Tekton
Believe it or not, making a decent working, looking, and fitting grille is not easy nor should it be a after thought. A poorly designed grille will eventually start to fall apart, and that's not the worst of it. A poorly designed grille can cause ... 
Turntable Decision
+1, Sota 
Townshend Springs under Speakers
I tried shoes with springs on the soles. Didn't like 'em. ;-))) 
Audible wow on Well Tempered TT
Paulcreed.What do you mean when you say silicone depth has to match cartridge output? 
Two new Schiit Yggdrasil's released yesterday!
Getting 3 Yggy's at one time to test. Is this called "getting your Schiit together?" 
Sue Kraft
Hello Pam.I used to live up in Wisconsin (Rhinelander) and frequently visited a HiFi shop in Green Bay that from what I understand, Sue went to often. The times I was at the store I was always hoping to run into her there, but was never fortunate ...