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The quest for the hot stamper or is it a myth
I think what it boils down to is just how many times will  you play a $500 recording before "buyer's remorse" sets in. As with most any recording it can go high on one's crap list if played 15 times in a row. Just say'in.. 
The Future of Audio Amplification
I have a Class D integrated amp. I compared it to a $10k pre and power amp combo. Power amp is class AB. I also owned this combo. My lowly class D integrated, at one-third the price, humbled that $10k plus amplification. No, I'm not saying I have ... 
Streamer Advice: Bluesound Node 2 vs Aries Mini vs Oppo
I would think there would be little difference in SQ between Node 2 and Node2i since both have the same DAC. 
Does anyone care to ask an amplifier designer a technical question? My door is open.
tomic601, DH-500 and DH-200. Are you referring to the Hafler's? I had a DH-200, and a DH-220 and DH-110 pre, that I built from kits. Great little amps and what a blast to build from kits! Quite the learning experience. All mine worked from the fir... 
To DAC or not to DAC?
Using any bricks and mortar store to demo and then buy elsewhere cuzz it's cheaper is just plain wrong.....IMO 
The Future of Audio Amplification
Class D is definitely the future of audio. And they will only get better. Heat reeks havoc with amp internals. Class A is not immune to this not to mention draws large amounts of current even at idle. 
What is the most dramatic way of increasing a speaker's Bass and Low mid?
+1, about Loki performance??? 
Tower vs Similar Bookshelf?
I believe Elac makes some nice speakers in your price range. 
Does the ceiling fan affect the sound?
Just take a table fan and crank it up. Have one person on one side of the fan talk to you while you are on the other side of the fan. What do you hear? Now tell me if a fan affects the sound, or not..... 
New to audiophile and need HELP.
The Naim Atom you mentioned is a very special piece of gear. It is compact, has great streaming capabilities, very well built, and sounds spectacular. I would think you would notice a good increase in SQ in it's streaming capability. BUT, as you s... 
Turntable got absolutely crushed by CD
I too, agree with whart. 
any speakers using all Scanspeak Classic drivers?
Dahlquist DQ-20 ? 
Reference Recordings
I have a RR Lp. of Jim Brock's "Tropic Affair."  It's a good recording, but as some have said you have to turn up the volume a bit. I would think this is because of lack of compression which is a good thing. I do notice that some passages get quit... 
Need a Record Brush. Got a recommendation?
Another vote for HUNT EDA brush. 
Wilson Audio Sophias to Sabrinas
Weren't the Sophia's a more ambitious project by Wilson? I thought the Sabrina was made to a more affordable price point.