secretguy

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Internal DAC quality vs external DAC's
I have the STR. It's awesome in  every way.  
Seller Listing Pet Peeve
Semi off topic, but here's my et peeve. Sellers that only accept paypal and think the buyer should pay the fee.  
AC outlets
More audiophile mumbo jumbo.  
What defines mid-fi versus high-end?
If you need to add subwoofers, it's mid-fi. Just. Plain. Dumb.  
Higher amperage fuse for sound quality
24 posts 04-29-2022 at 05:33am  @1971gto455ho  Amen to the common sense practical thinkers here. More are neede Amen to the amen. People post such garbage here.  
Axpona observations
A litany of grievances...then you "enjoyed" being there?  
How do you judge audio components and speakers?
@twoleftears truth.  
How to clean vinyl records
Another vote for Spin Clean. Good for not a lot of $.  
Inexpensive Good Vintage Turntables?
Just because your biased doesn't mean your right Probably typed without a hint of irony.  
Inexpensive Good Vintage Turntables?
There's a 1229 on USA that looks interesting.  
Boutique or Big Brand?
If you are open to used, I'd suggest Goldenear Triton 1 (or maybe 2). You will never want for bass and the folded ribbon tweeter is really good.  
Speaker Questions
My experience with Polk from a couple decades ago was that they were outstanding bargains… sounding outstanding. I doubt they have changed their approach. I have heard praise off and on…these are budget speakers so are not likely to get mentioned... 
Speaker Questions
There's a pair of Monitor Audio towers plus a center for sale here. They would be approx. 650,000 times better than the Polks. A pair of MA stand mounts should be an easy find. And voila!   PS...I have no relation to the seller.  
Inexpensive Good Vintage Turntables?
Just say no to DD.  
dust protection for turntables
What's the problem with getting a DUST cover? Because it keeps off.....you know.......DUST.