scchengmus

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Warning: China-Hifi-Audio.com
Well ... I've had my share of warranty and shipping challenges with "democratic society" buying experiences from 'onshore / nearshore / homeland / domestic / major outlet / mainstream / reputable / regulated / covered / insured / serviceable' (whi... 
Dream Speakers = landed. Now I need to feed them!
The equipment from China I own is superb. Not all brands are, but many in fact are — as with “any other origin” of manufacturing to be very transparent.  
Is this an right time to buy hifi?
Now is the right time 
Warning: China-Hifi-Audio.com
Sorry about your experience with them, as with hundreds of others. For me I’ve had nothing but excellent service from the owner, to the point where we became good personal friends. That shipping seems very high (typo?). Personally I always use by ... 
Looking for my "last" CD transport
You don’t need to go crazy on the transport. But if it’s your “last” and money is no object then research the Hegel.  
Are "vintage" DAC's worthwhile, or is this a tech that does not age well
Agreeing with above. There’s only so much you can do with A/D conversion of 0’s and 1’s, as proven from being in studio sessions hands-on.  
moving from house to an apartment.. goodbye 802D's
Hopefully you’re on the 1st floor 😉 
Classical Music for Aficionados
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concertos piano concertos 1-4Shostakovich: Piano Concertos 1-2Elgar: Cello Concerto in E minorBach: B minor Mass  / Otto Klemperer, BBC Chorus & New Philharmonia OrchestraBach: The Complete Organ Works of J.S. BachChopin: T... 
Classical Music for Aficionados
Living Stereo records with Reiner @rvpiano My father's Living Stereo: Reiner pressings are in a class of their own, and that type of sound is lost in many modern vinyl recordings. 
AGD Audion GaN Class D In The House
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Class D for a Tube Lover
You’ll have to spend way more on Class Ds to get the results you’re hoping for. I have an idea of what you’re seeking but unfortunately you won’t attain it without a high-end Class D.  
My journey to find a speaker + amp + setup for classical music (piano)
This means that some of speakers I consider as “not really” work wonderfully for pop/rocks etc but somehow lack certain aspect in classical music.By the way, this will always be the case with speakers in the entry-to-middle market sector. You’ll h... 
Classical Music for Aficionados
A shortlist of my favorites:Many recordings from the LA Philharmonic catalog: https://www.laphil.com/about/watch-listen/la-phil-recordingsSteve Reich: All Nonesuch and Elektra-Nonesuch recordingsJohn Adams: All Nonesuch and Elektra-Nonesuch reco... 
Anyone Successfully Go from Floor Standers to Bookshelf Monitors w/ Subs?
I have, with horn-loaded bookshelves. 
Jazz listening: Is it about the music? Or is it about the sound?
The music and its era