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| What is your favorite budget streamer? Node Nano, assuming you do not need to bring the big guns out as per your post, se we are going for convenience, price, and functionality. Bluesound has the best software in the business, which is why it is so damn popular, you can stream everyth... | |
| If you have a nice system why do you really need room treatments? Speakers are measured without the effect of a room for a reason. The room can change and color how it sounds. https://blog.miscospeakers.com/testing-loudspeakers-anechoic-chamber-vs-near-field-scanner | |
| Should Speaker Manufactures provide a Frequency Response Graph? If you go to the drag strip and test run your car and you post your 0-60 and 0-100 run, I wonder if you will get in trouble with the manufacturers. And thus, the conversation. | |
| What was the first power cable that you noticed a difference in the sound? I got this to replace my integrated stock power cord and there was an immediate notice of the difference in sound. I am not going to say if it is better or worse as this is a personal preference but there is a difference. https://www.aliexpress.u... | |
| Air conditioning for audiophiles. I have researched this quite extensively for my wife who insisted we change our air conditioner 3 years ago because it was too noisy. The quietest window-based air conditioner I can find is this one. I live in an apt building, co-op, where split a... | |
| What is the proper loudness for listening? When instrument volume sounds like what your hear it to be like in a live environment? Except for rock concerts which may be detrimental to your hearing at the supposed actual volume. Some approximations are below. Generally, an acoustic guitar... | |
| Will increasing speaker cable AWG make a difference in sound quality? I learned something about cable here, always been wondering why cables sound different from each other when they should not have, especially for the better-constructed ones. | |
| FAVORITE POWER CABLE under $100 (1M) I got this one https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832816316935.html | |
| "Audiophile" Power Cables: The Greatest Audio Conspiracy Theory of All Time? When I changed my stock power cable for my amp to an aftermarket one, it does change the sound. Whether that sound is for better or worse, this is a personal preference. | |
| Previous Ownership...does it matter to you? Smokers or not? The smell might bother a lot of people. | |
| I feel bad for Generation X and The Millennial's Love those jazz giants and classic rock. Some good recording and a lot of bad ones. I like Led Zeplin, but their recording is really not very good. I think today's music generally is much better recorded. | |
| Cheapest but good cables…. Here, you can buy 100M of an unterminated flat cable. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804705840934.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_promotion.promoteWysiwyg_6000378480293.1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt&_randl_shipto=US | |
| HELP!!!! Newbie looking for a decent 2 channel power amp in the $1,000 range Sean is known to always tell the truth and be real, watch the video. $1000 Audiolab 6000a. | |
| Candidates for best speakers in the $2000-5000 market Tekton Moab? It's on sale for $4700 now. | |
| Why do Tube Amps sound more romantic v SS amps If you want a romantic glow in your room, get an LED mood lamp to augment your SS. Won't burn your hands and is easy on your electricity bill. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B099WTN2TR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title |