oddiofyl

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Sound Quality of red book CDs vs.streaming
I have been putting off getting a music server, I really like owning the physical CD.  For the last few years I was listening to a hard drive with my CDs ripped to FLAC via computer through my OPPO player and DAC.  While the sound and overall conv... 
Technics vs. Focal
Those Technics really look like crap from a 1980's mini system.   Focal /JM has been building great speakers for decades.   Easy choice in my opinion 
Cleaning the woofer JBL 4312 after hanging in a smoking studio.
I would hesitate to touch it.... 
Has this been settled? compression driver/horn vs cone speaker?
Horns get a bad rap....  I love the dynamics and sense of scale that you get with only 40 watts of tubey goodness.    
Bookshelf speakers under $1000
Revel M106. Great little speaker 
Proceed AMP5 upgrade?
Enjoy! 
Need Advice on Amp Audition at a Dealers
I agree with williewonka , when I auditioned my preamp it was in a $50k system and it sounded great so I figured I’d take a chance. Turned out to be one of my best purchases ever.  I auditioned my DAC in same system and it was able to hang with so... 
Audio Research IR input
If using extention cable for IR, plugs must also have mini mono end. 
Could I be a Retail Wretch?
Hey, at least you got a good plug in for those guys....   hopefully some locals will stop in and see what they have to offer.    
Could I be a Retail Wretch?
Low rent for sure....No class 
Could I be a Retail Wretch?
Its great to be able to listen and test drive,  but I will never waste a salesman's time unless I am intent on buying something... Some of my best deals have been local.  I even buy tubes locally.  I want these shops to be there down the road.    
Audio Refinement Complete integrated amp service
I would first remove the cover and see if there are any fuses on the circuit boards... could be PS but could also be a fuse. 
Could I be a Retail Wretch?
You’re not offending me, it’s just shitty to do that to dealers. None of whom want customers like you wasting their time and resources. 
klipsch speakers,be honest
I have owned a number of speakers over the past 35 years or so, always looking for the "perfect" sound.  Floor standers, monitors with subs, all very good.  PSB Platinum , several KEF both floorstanders and stand mount , Paradigm Studios, Revel 10... 
Could I be a Retail Wretch?
The funny thing is good dealers don’t have to charge MSRP , and many times don’t if you ask. I bet you paid MSRP for your iPhone and any other Apple stuff you own....In my industry the MAP price is often only a few % off the MSRP, sometimes the MS...