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Newbie to the awesome audiophile world
MC - maybe good for you to watch as well:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUZhtQheELg 
Newbie to the awesome audiophile world
Already quite a bit of good suggestions here! I am giving the +1 especially to @cpdkee and @panzrwagn (are you driving a Hummer??) emphasizing good amplification. The speakers you are eyeing seem both to be decently sensitive, obviously the Kef mo... 
What do/did you do for a living?
I am a photographer. 
Anybody want a laugh?
@nonoise  hey hey, easy tiger, there is a German here after all... After the death of Germany's most beloved (and VERY FUNNY) comedian Loriot 9 years ago, there was an entertaining article in UK's The Guardian about the difficulty trying to transl... 
Anybody want a laugh?
All the posturing could maybe have been avoided from the start by listening to what this guy had to say, who actually put in the time testing, listening and comparing - one of the few voices in audio who strives to be independent and objective, ne... 
Who, do you think, designs the best looking tube-based devices?
Two distinctively different aesthetics that I happen to like both visually (and I don't own either) are Jadis ORCHESTRA Black and, probably more controversial, the Line magnetic LM-518IA in white with gold front panel.  
Why perfect speakers dont exist the truth revealed
and Mexico will pay for it.. 
Streaming: WiFi or wired??
Agree with many of the above who point to implementation. I also believe there is no absolute and x is "always" better. Nice little video on the subject matter (and the Aries G1 streamer by Auralic) by a reputable reviewer:https://www.youtube.com/... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@noromance  big thumbs up for The Strawbs post! I grew up in Germany and my parents played them a lot (on vinyl obviously) when I was a kid in the 70's. Hero & Heroine left the biggest impression on me, so of course when I got back into vinyl ... 
Best small, desktop speakers, $500 or under (new or used)
I own some of the aforementioned gear and have used several setups, including the Audioengine A2+ - and while they may be very sexy to look at, to my ears they were too small to satisfy without a sub (as hickamore is using them, yes, I am sure the... 
Best bookshelf loudspeakers under 10,000 for the pair
Gershman Studio II  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@ tomic601  Thank you Sir! That LP arrived today (I suppose yesterday). Excited to have it back. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Leonard Cohen - Songs of Leonard CohenThis is my first post.. when you know things are bad!@spiritofradio Re: Pat MethenyCoincidentally, today I stumbled upon and watched this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpXsgiv0Jw0