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Questions about Ethernet Cabling
@antigrunge2  Yawn: God gave us ears to listen. Will you ever stop pontificating? Sometimes ears get pooped in by their brother.  
Adding an ignore list feature to audiogon
My mouse has a scroll feature on it, its a little wheel that some may be able to use with their index finger.  Terrific technology. Or you may get the administrators of a forum to make coding changes to their free and popular website.  The people... 
Is advice from a constant upgrader to be avoided
Of course it isn’t prudent to follow those who have some psychological need to try new things at a rate that may not be optimal. This has always been the situation in any hobby, however defined - it is just that with forums such as this it has bec... 
Spam as far as the eye can see!!
I was born in a cross-fire hurricane And I howled at my ma in the driving rain I was raised by a toothless, bearded hag I was schooled with a strap right across my back I was drowned, I was washed up and left for dead I fell down to my feet a... 
LSA Voyager GAN 350 versus Merrill Audio Element Amps or AGD Grand Vivace and Vivace Amps
@vinylvalet  Another option. Perhaps some of the other amps mentioned above were among the other amps reviewed prior to this one. I have read that review with much care.  Two things - one, it was a standalone review, a very well considered one... 
LSA Voyager GAN 350 versus Merrill Audio Element Amps or AGD Grand Vivace and Vivace Amps
@twoleftears  Yes, thanks.  I am in the Oceania corner. Singapore dealer/s is the closest.  Still, another country which is not ideal. This licencing thing I mentioned - yes, I mean to more "mainstream" credible brandnames that already have a wi... 
New spec calling for 5AR4 instead of initial 5Y3 rectifier in CA-906
I don’t take any notice of what is said on guitar forums - they are on another planet and do some things to their amps that horrify me. That the change in caps changed the specs - you are on your own with that. Assume nothing - I’m not even sure ... 
New spec calling for 5AR4 instead of initial 5Y3 rectifier in CA-906
On a quick search I found some comments about new production 5y3 tubes. I’m not sure if you will be able to open this link coz it was a search, so I copy what one person says, in part - As far as I know these are the only authentic 5Y3 tubes bei... 
New spec calling for 5AR4 instead of initial 5Y3 rectifier in CA-906
5AR4 recommended by whom, when the amp is designed for 5Y3?   Ya can't just go and experiment with a new rectifier type, especially on an amp with quite some years on it. Works OK with 5Y3, stick with it.  Brand doesn't matter as long as the tub... 
World's Best Speakers For 2021 ?
@havocman  There's no such thing as world best speakers because everybody's hearing is different what's best for you may be bad for someone else Yes, and I also think its possible that the dudes who engineered the loudness wars may in fact hav... 
Audiophile virtues
@john1  4 editions worth so far with constant shilling of it in the magazine he edits. The fifth edition became available in 2015.  In a few months that will be seven years.  Some will be looking forward to a sixth edition anytime now - I'm su... 
LSA Voyager GAN 350 versus Merrill Audio Element Amps or AGD Grand Vivace and Vivace Amps
I'm very keen for some dust to settle on some issues, as I understand that despite class D being well established it currently seems to be in an acceleration phase.  How current is the release of AGD Tempo?  There are at least a couple recent thre... 
Audiophile virtues
@rvpiano  I’ve gradually come to the conclusion that music and the love of sound don't have to be mutually exclusive. But the music MUST COME FIRST. After that the sound can be thoroughly enjoyed for what it is. i DONT believe (as some evidentl... 
Gamut Lobster Chair
I’ve always been partial to a recliner that facilitates having a tray right in front of me so that when suitably ensconsed in a comfortable position I don’t have to reach either side for a variety of lifestyle necessities such as the ashtray or a ... 
Adding a “safe haven” forum for discussion of tweaks?
Posts that express skepticism (without making absolute negative statements), ask tough questions, or request more information are welcome.   I happen to consider that concession is reasonably sufficient for most contributers to not have to be ...