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Am I right for this forum?
How do you locate this “virtual system” or whatever he shared?  
Your thoughts on best audiophile speakers in $10,000 neighborhood?
Focal Sopra n2 … impressive for size as well  
Aurender n200, talk me out of signing on the dotted line
WOW ... $6300 ... certainly think other areas of your system could benefit from another $6300 ...  
15k USD Speakers for Classical and Pop Extended Listening, Near setup, Low volume
I have a pair of Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo with MC152 (150 watts) powering them, they are clean/crisp, even surprisingly punchy; and fill the room nicely.  
JL Audio Fathom
When someone says they want to buy the premium line and someone complains about the cheaper version; I’m not sure I see the value add.   I’ve had a F112 V1 since 2013 no issues, best subwoofer I’ve ever owned, once Rockwool R30 is available again... 
Dedicated 20 amp circuit. 10/2 or 10/3?
Oh, in the US, 12/2 for 20A regardless of 120V or 240V.  
Dedicated 20 amp circuit. 10/2 or 10/3?
Thinking many of you are not in US, with mention of 220v/240v, I’m located in US … I have been planning, in process of redoing, movie/listening location with a single 20A/120V for three amplifiers (MC303; MC152; Mi254) and two subwoofers (JL F113)... 
Experience With Cutler Hammer (Eaton) CH Series Panels
Have two 200A CH panels; only downside I’ve seen is whole panel (house) surge protectors are external and still leverage two slot for a 50A breaker; i’ve seen other panels that offer the panel surge protector in the breaker, which is nice, as my p... 
Good Speakers for Rock and Roll Under 15K
Always been impressed with the Sopra 3’s … punchy and full range coverage!!  
Eliminated my preamp with amazing results
I know folks will doubt or grind their teeth at this … I’ve directly connected a SONOS Port to my McIntosh amp(s) and been impressed with clarity and impact.   
What to ask when buying used speakers?
This was a timely post; because I’m actually getting ready to replace all my speakers; I originally built out an entire theater room with Focal Chorus 836v/cc800v/sr800v; with 4x sr700v as front height and side surrounds … now I am in the process ... 
Speaker Spikes - Working Principle
Hello, looking for confirmation, I have concrete floor with pad/carpet on top, I have spikes but don't use them, the towers rest on the carpet. My understanding from everything is this is decoupling, am I correct? If I used the spikes provided w... 
Why isn't better quality used gear being made available?
Perhaps when you get to a point that tossing 50% of current to spend 100% for new that might be 5% better … you just stick with what you have  
Have we lost civility and respect on Audio forums?
@thecarpathian said it perfectly … sadly it makes these forums tiresome  
Focal Sopra 1 Bookshelves (with subs) or Focal Kanta 2s towers instead?
W cone over flax any day… 1 vote - Sopra 1’s with subs!