roxy54

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How stereo changed our lives.
That was fascinating! Thanks for sharing.  
I am sad
That was revealed earlier in the thread.  
I am sad
+1 @jetter  @samureyex Enjoy your misery.  
I am sad
Nobody said that you can’t have an emotion. We have simply suggested that you realize that your situation is comparatively minor next to war or serious illness for example . Your definition of perspective is faulty and incomplete. Sometimes it ta... 
I am sad
@samureyex It does help...try it. You can still enjoy the music you love using a lesser amplifier with a greater attitude.  I had a hand operation a few months ago that involves ongoing therapy, and once in a while I feel a bit sorry for myself, ... 
Talk me out of buying Monoblocks and into a stereo amp instead
I think that your dream is for the monos, so do it and fulfill your dream.  
I am sad
I agree with @carlsbad2. Presently, I have my beloved DAC in for service, and two days ago bought a used Sony carousel player for $7.49 at Goodwill. Of course, the sound quality is not nearly as good, but I'm enjoying listening just about as much,... 
Xangsane Cryo OCC vs Sterling Silver XLRs
I would love to do the same, and when I can swing it I will, but for a long time I have been using a biwire set of copper cables, an exotic brand from Australia whose name I can't recall. They were given to me as part of a purchase of a tube amp y... 
Xangsane Cryo OCC vs Sterling Silver XLRs
@stillbuyingtoys  I'm really glad that you have discovered how good their cables are and what an incredible value they are. I have no temptation to look for something better. From my limited experience, they have balanced performance across the s... 
Ypsilon DAC-100?
Good sound is good sound whether it's yesterday or today. That brand is known to b ewell built, so I vote yes, buy it.   
KEF R3 META or Dynaudio Special 40?
@avanti1960  What are you talking about?  
«40% Of Audiophiles Are Dying And No One Is Doing Anything About It!»
None of this bothers me. I love music and I still have fun buying and trying new things when I have spare change.  What does bother me is using the words then and than incorrectly. It has already happened twice in this thread.  
Marantz SA-10 arriving Monday!
There's a non sequitur if I ever saw one...and seven years later at that!  
Who's winning?
I think the winner is the guy who buys the 30k speaker used for 15k.  
MoFi Sourcepoint 888 Speakers
@pryso  Congratulations on your new speakers. I hope that they work well for you. I think that they will be a good fit in your large room. Thanks for the kind words.