mrtennis
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| Reviewing the Reviewers - and the decline of HiFi if hifi is in decline, it means that a quality audio system assembled today is inferior to some other quality audio system from years past. is there any evidence of this.although i prefer my stacked esl-based syste from the 60's over any of today'... | |
| Why Don't More People Love Audio? perhaps people love music and the reproduction of recordings in the home, but don't want to be called an "audiophile"--a term which has negative connotations.i'm sure that when exposed to quality sound, even a tyro would appreciate the sound of in... | |
| warm sounding cartridge for rega arm i assume that the stanton and rega cartridges meet my definition of warm. i am not looking for detail. i am looking for euphonic coloration.when i called music direct, a salesman recommended a $299 soundsmith cartridge. i have no experience with a... | |
| What reviews do you trust if any? hi sarcher30:your statement is axiomatic.what do you do if a component of interest is unavailable. that is, there is no source from which one can "borrow" it ? | |
| What reviews do you trust if any? you can trust a reviewer if his statements are truthful.this requires some faith that he is accurately reporting his (aural) observations.i don't think its fair to consider motivation. if the reviewerdoes not misrepresent his perceptions he can be... | |
| OPPO BDP-95 you should have more concern with its performance when playing redbook cds.unless you have a tube analog stage placed into the player (i.e., a mod), don't buy it. | |
| New York Audio Show Review hi devilboy:can you name a speaker which you prefer to the leonardo ?remember panels rule, don't be a cone fool ! | |
| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? of more interest is what type of woman (personality) is most compatible with audiophiles ?perhaps those of us who have successful marriages might comment here.since i suggested the topic, i will chime in with two traits which i have found are a mu... | |
| The absolute "best" filter/conditioner for digital i use a ps audio dectet as a filter for my transport and dac.i'm satisfied with the results. however, choose your power cords after a careful comparison of candidates. | |
| Sony SCD-777ES vs current Players i suspect that the sony is more musical when your source is redbook. oppo cd players, unless modified are a bit on the not side. | |
| You know you're an audiophile if-- your stereo system is your highest priority, and/or, your stereo system ( a material thing) takes precedence over human relationships. | |
| Cables more hype than value? why is the question generating so many responses.it seems the dead horse has been killed several times.the number of responses seems to me totally out of proportion to the subject.if companies exaggerate the claims of their products, the consumer ... | |
| The issue of lowballing... What does that mean? here's the deal. many people want to buy at the lowest price possible and sell at the highest price they can get. it's not rocket science. it's human nature.no one should be insulred or take personally, a low offer. it's just business. | |
| New York Audio Show Review you guys missed the best speaker ever made. it was the leaonardo full range ribbon, at 65,000. each speaker weighs 320 pounds. the manufacturer was not listed.martin logan was a disapointment. it sounded hard at loud volume levels.roger sanders hy... | |
| The issue of lowballing... What does that mean? polk432, you have anger management issues. |