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What's the most overrated or overpriced piece of equipment you own, have owned or come by?
Ooops...I forgot about this. When I was very young (and poor and not very smart) I bought my first "good" turntable. A Garrard Zero 100. I think I was trying to be different from my friends who had Dual 1229s. What a total piece of trash. The moto... 
What's the most overrated or overpriced piece of equipment you own, have owned or come by?
I went against my instincts once and bought "audiophile" speaker cables. Complete waste of money. I preach that any chance I get.  
Bully pulpits
It's pathetic that the mods here don't recognize a JOKE, no matter HOW obvious it is.  
Dolby Atmos - is it for Audiophiles?
If you've not heard a good immersive system, you probably assume they aren't "hi fi". You's be wrong.  
Is improvisational jazz to impressionism art as smooth jazz is to realism art?
As a professional musician, this thread gives ma a headache.  
Monitor Audio Gold 300 (5G) vs Monitor Audio Platinum 200 II
Sounds like you get what you pay for. I'd love to hear them as well. No dealer here.  
Next best exponential DAC quality level?
Nice to see a poster, new or not, who doesn't buy into the nonsense.  
Magnepan 1.7i Amp recommendations
I'm running a Rogue tube amp with my Maggies. Except for the heat, I love it.  
Monitor Audio Gold 300 (5G) vs Monitor Audio Platinum 200 II
I agree with b_limo. I've had a few models from the Silver line over the years. Impressive speakers and the build quality is off the charts.  
What is PRaT
  cindyment 26 posts 11-29-2021 11:15pm If people use the term PRaT a lot, they are probably a prat. I suggest the Urban Dictionary for the best reference. Best. Post. Ever!  
What is PRaT
Just more audiophile mumbo jumbo.  
Next best exponential DAC quality level?
To the folks trying to inject common sense, forget it. It won't take.  
What is the best USB cable under $500 for a natural presentation and good detail ?
Apologies for injecting common sense into the discussion.  You do you.  I will spend my money on things that...you know....actually matter.  
What is the best USB cable under $500 for a natural presentation and good detail ?
ozzy62 1,876 posts 11-26-2021 9:02am You will always have members like@secretaryguy coming into threads bashing things they don’t have a clue about. It’s the same in every forum, nothing new here. It all sounds the same. These guys need to tak... 
Why I sold my Magnepan .7's
Sorry, but if you've ever experienced an orchestra from 10th row center, you'd know that Maggies recreate that experience better than anything in a box with cones.