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Future of this hobby?
I noticed audiogon has more posts than it ever had. 
Blu Ray over/under $
Nope won't even consider it unless it takes off and never looks back. Sony is pretty good at coming up with formats and leaving them high and dry. 
A simple question from the new guy ....
They are there but not like you probably remember. I don't notice them unless I pay attention. Vinyl sounds so much better than ALL digital that we are willing to put up with the pops and inconveniences that go along with. We wouldn't tolerate it ... 
Listening to my HD650's, a sobering experience...
MDhoover, Definately listen to the AKG K1000 before you buy. They are my new reference phone and the only one I've heard that throws a soundstage out of the head. Blows my Senn HD600 and Grado RS-1 out of the water. Prior to listening to the K1000... 
What song best sums up the previous year?
Jdombrow - you resemble that clip. 
When is digital going to get the soul of music?
Never I'm afraid. I'll keep my TT - SACD improves in all areas, but nothing is as "real" sounding as vinyl (studio equipment excluded). 
Future of this hobby?
I think it's a small group and will remain, but I don't fear it will go away at all. There are young people on this forum and with the internet (which is where I discovered that there was such a thing as high end audio) it will reach people that a... 
Whats under your VPI Scout / Scoutmaster?
Black diamon racing pucks on my homemade equipment rack. 
Rank Stereophile, & why no Von Schweikert reviews
Stereophile IS a joke. Don't get me wrong it's enjoyable to read. But clearly they review the same equipment that gets them the most money. They don't compare the best speakers or equipment out there if it's outside of their "box". And they will b... 
SACD - Dying already?
Long live SACD - Vynil is King and SACD is runner up. 
Life beyond Jolida?
I found an improvement with Antique Sound Lab, but that's built overseas, so... 
Rank Stereophile, & why no Von Schweikert reviews
They don't get advertising dollars from VS, but will push Wilson products like mad because they get money for advertising. That's why they lose credibility but are fun to read to hear all the liberal crying 
Cary 306 SACD
Oh, I see. Do you prefer solid state or tubed output? 
Cary 306 SACD
Why not just go for the 303/300 and save some money if SACD is of no interest. 
Headphones powered by a preamp output?
With a Stax setup, the amp usually comes with the headphones. AKG K1000 comes with XLR cables.