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A true believer
p.t. Barnum nailed it!!!!! 
NAD C165 vs Parasound 2100 vs Emotiva USP-1
if they tripled the price they wouldn't be able to keep them is stock. performance has nothing to do with it. 
NAD C165 vs Parasound 2100 vs Emotiva USP-1
The major problem with the EMOTIVA stuff, from an audiophile point of view, is that it does not cost enough! 
Why Don't More People Love Audio?
At this point, prehaps someone should define "high End" 
Why Don't More People Love Audio?
To Macrojack:Well said and absolutely true!! 
When does the law diminishing returns kick in?
'Looking at it any other way fails to explain the audiophile's basic psychology.'AMEN! 
Re: differences in tuners
Check out the Sony XDR-F1HD tuner, am/fm and hd. 
The downward spiral.....
'Would it not be a good idea to post your age when responding to this thread?'This an excellent Idea. I would say ALL responses on this site should include age. A lot of these folks sound like teenagers. 
Why Doesn't Contemporary Jazz Get Any Respect?
Because 'smooth jazz' is not jazz. Almost all of the real jazz artist are long dead. 
Are you too old to be an audiophile?
sorry for the spelling on the previous post hit submit instead of preview. 
Are you too old to be an audiophile?
This hobby, to most here, is not about sound or hearing or music. It's about gadgets and twinkering and appriciateing well made and visualy pleasing equipment. 
AXPONA 2011 Atlanta reports/thoughts?
'If exhibitors know your not serious about buying but conduct yourself in a professional manner would any of them still give you the time of day? I'm not looking for VIP treatment but may be some interaction.'The fact that this is a consideration,... 
AXPONA 2011 Atlanta reports/thoughts?
No Polk LSIM?? 
Have you become too jaded with this hobby???
I have three 2-channel systems on one rack. I play them one week at a time in rotation. They all have different 'wire'.Amp and cd players. I have three, in part, because I cannot stand the thought of being without music , in case of breakdown. I h... 
A New Believer
To T_bone:All of your points are well taken. I guess I still have a lot to learn about high-end audio. I think I will now withdraw from the 'wire' battle, bloodied but unbowed. I thank all those who contributed to the discussion.