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Mega dollar systems. 200k on up. What are their professions?
Nuerosrgeon, CEO, Criminal Defense Attorney, Head of a drug cartel,to name a potential few.  
One man's quest.............
I recently heard that Ken Fritz had passed. What a tragic end. However, he,unlike most of us,got to fulfill a lifelong dream.   
Using 2 different brands of interconnects?
I run different brands of cables in both my systems. To my ears both systems put a smile on my face. I know some folks stick with one brand for everything.  I see both ways as being acceptable.  I believe it comes down to synergy.  
Your tube preamp and ss amp thread
Right now in my main system I'm running an Aric Audio Unlimited pre, with a First Watt J2.  
Penafrips, MHDT Labs DACs versus Integrated amps for home office
One thing you may want to experiment with to achieve that 3D holographic imaging,is speaker placement.  I don't know if you have tried that yet,but I've found speaker placement has a huge affect on imaging. Enjoy the journey!!  
Types of speakers to create nightclub style sound?
130+dB? No thanks. I guess I’m an old fart. That would definitely rattle my stents loose.  
Upscale Audio and Primaluna
The first thing I would say is the Humperdinck is definitely a wonderful integrated! However,have you ever listened to the Spitsalottasmoke??  I get your point. There is always a diplomatic way of being honest without turning a potential sale into... 
Upscale Audio and Primaluna
Anytime I hear a salesperson bad mouth another product,the red flag goes up,and I head out.  Years ago I worked retail sales,and whenever a customer came in looking for a product I didn’t carry,the FIRST thing I would say was”GREAT product”! Why o... 
What do $2500 speaker cables sound like?
Life is way too short. If you aren’t taking food out of someone’s mouth to enjoy your hobby,have at it!  If some folks decide on others behalf how they should, or shouldn’t spend someone else’s money, step back and think about that for a minute...... 
Cables, just as important as a hi end component?
testpilot,I believe you have summed it up nicely. For the record,I am in the camp that believes cables do make a difference.  
mystery muffled mids
I suggested trying different speakers as a process of elimination. It would rule out other potential sources.  
Best Power cable around/prefer under $300....
Hi matt00,I recently added a level 3 Anticables PC, I noticed the same outcome as well.  It only took me a couple years to find a used one at a very reasonable price.  
Total Budget System: Vintage Adcom w B&W 704’s & Sunfire Solataire 10
Let's hear more about that 69'Z!  
mystery muffled mids
Do you have another pair of speakers that you can swap?   
When does one know it's time to upgrade?
I usually will upgrade when my wife tells me I'm just not spending enough money.