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This is the list of the best makers of audio equipment. Respond if you disagree
Well in this category of legacy recievers I think the best was HH Scott.  Harmon Kardon Citation tube amps for the Wow! 
WHAT IS THE MOST UNIQUE SONG THAT YOU HAVE EVER HEARD?
The song Frankenstein by the Edgar winter group. 
The Absurdity of it All
Sure everything wears with age. Genetics come into play how resilient ones ears compared to anothers the same age. Usually high frequency is lost unless you have been too close to a sub woofer too often.  Just build speakers to suit your ears or b... 
What do we hear when we change the direction of a wire?
I think the proper response is that it is not the percption of what the ears hear. But what is between the ears!  Seriously, Some things cannot be measured as accurately as bio sense.  Example, a dogs smell is more sensitive than any current instr... 
Stereophile's 2021 products of the year
I borowed   both the Saga, Freya, and Vidar for several  l months. I really liked that Shiit and it was Quality gear for its price and more. I ended up with a Tube integrated which sounded better on my speakers.  I have not looked back. I think fo... 
Stereophile's 2021 products of the year
Why was the Shiit audio discussion removed? 
Why would anyone want class AB amp when class A always sounds better ?
Class A sound better?  No, lots of factors to consider.  You have first of all assumed Class A sounds better.  Not always true. 
Most rooms don’t need acoustical treatment.
I have never needed acoustical room treatments over 50yrs of audio. All rooms had furnature,  drapes, to dissipate sound reflections to acceptable levels. What has helped incredibly is all DIY speakers I have built have infinately variable control... 
Straight out of the box doesn't work.
I Purchased a Primaluna EVO 100 two months ago. Listened to it in a private listening room at a brick and mortar store. The dealer loaded it for me. I transported it home, smooth ride. Got it home, the thing was so heavy I almost did not get it in... 
Which speakers did you find bright, fatiguing or just disappointing in some way?
This is a generalized question. It depends greatly on your ears, your room. It depends greatly on what you are feeding into those bright harsh sounding speakers. If you are using aluminum or titanium drivers, horn compression drivers they can seem... 
Tube virgin looking for tube amp under $3k
I have been on the hunt for an Integrated Amplifier. After reading, dreaming, saving money I finally got to Demo some equipment. I have enjoyed some good audio equipment purchased in the 80’s but it was showing too much wear recently. Before I bou... 
looking for a Integrated amp $6,000 range
Primaluna. you need to listen at a brick and mortar store. They can be had used for less cost and fit your price range. I compared a primaluna EVO 100 the starter integrated with a Hegel H390 in a private listening room on $4,500 / pair paradigm s... 
Better Integrated Amp?
Oliverben5672I went through the same process as you. For years I read reviews and followed blogs hoping to get insight and focus on what to get to upgrade my 45 year old gear. I ordered with excitement a streamer amp and was highly disappointed. T... 
Do speaker wires matter
Speaker cables do make a difference. For decades I scoffed at the idea and thought that just current capability would matter. For decades I used 10ga speaker wire bought at the hardware store. It sounded good ....until I bought some reasonably pri... 
Looking for a new integrated amp
Read reviews on the Shiit Ragnarock. Qualiy build, made in the US, good after sale support from what I heard. Also its upgradable. Hegel audio might have something in that range. The H90 just sqeaks in. Good reputation in audio circles too. Findin...