randy-11

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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
I'd be sure and try out a Yggy 
Class D is just Dandy!
what are the cheapest Class D amps that will make me get rid of my Sunfire amp?i.e. better SQ than that one and equal power at 4 ohms 
IRS Betas
I'd buy them but am worried I'd get audited 
Where is the Blues For Allah Vinyl Reissue?
GD is re-releasing all the albums in order, on anniversary dates... 
Hearing is believing?........power cables.......
I can tell you are not a scientist 
Hi-res digital audio vs sacd
for only $350 I'd buy that player and try some discsLet me rephrase a comment above:  Ferrari has nothing to offer the automated car set which is the future of transportation.There are always sub-populations who want high SQ or a driving experienc... 
Amps from the 1980's -- What gear holds up sonically? Reliably?
apt 
Hi-res digital audio vs sacd
yes, well putthe problem is how to determine the well mastered, well recorded releases BEFORE you buy 
Hi-res digital audio vs sacd
The real issue is SQ and that includes the recording and mastering, not just how many bits it spits.I'm told that many early SACDs were originally just upsampled CDs.  And some of the ones I have make grungy source material (Stones) sound too swee... 
Bob Marley Turntable -
$230 is a nice price - now how does it sound? 
After nearly 20 years, I left Magnepan and went ProAc
@audiolover718 my understanding is that the 1.7i or 3.7i are a lot better than the x.6 ones (I had 1.5's before getting 3.7i's).Anyway, enjoy your new speakers - there are lots of high end speakers out there these days, and I sometimes wish I had ... 
After nearly 20 years, I left Magnepan and went ProAc
If you have  ear piercing highs, you did not use the resistors like you're supposed to on your MagnepansIt isn't hard to get equal or better SQ, you just have to spend 2x or 3x as much. 
Repair Magnepan MG IIa vs new 1.7 or 0.7, etc
the 1.7 & 0.7 speakers are far more musical than previous models I'd get those 
Hearing is believing?........power cables.......
why debate something when you can listenyou need to listen only - using a blind test protocol to avoid expectation biasor just wrap your power cord with mapleshady boards 
Hearing is believing?........power cables.......
that's because they are just engineers with a technical education and years of experience in the field- no way that can compute with the superior emotional snake oil of the audiofool elite