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Spam threads gone wild...
Indeed. I got censored for using too colorful language to describe the grip an amp has on speakers. Someone got their panties in a knot. 
WHAT WAS THE BEST SYSTEM YOU EVER HEARD AND WHY WAS IT?
Maggie MG3, driven by Dussun V8i. NAD CD player...crappy Music Hall table. It was glorious. Wish I still had it. 
Stillpoints - snake oil?
Thanks, twoleftears. At least someone on this thread has some sense. 
YAMAHA A S-3000 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW
I've never heard the slightest hint of strain or distortion from my Anthem, including when it was driving Maggies. 
Which magnepan
Man, I miss my Maggies. 
Musical Sound Quality of AV Surround receiver vs. pure Stereo
I didn't say there was no difference. But people who claim there are worlds of difference in electronics are delusional. IMO, of course. 
Musical Sound Quality of AV Surround receiver vs. pure Stereo
I use the same speakers (L+R) for HT and 2 channel, just switching out speaker cables. The 2 channel amp is better. But, that said, I could live with the HT receiver in pure direct mode if I had to. The difference in amps, contrary to what some sa... 
Line Magnetic quality
FWIW, the best amp I ever had was Chinese (not LM).  
How would you introduce tubes into this SS system?
If you live in a cold climate, that Cayin will make an excellent space heater. 
Anyone have feedback on Audiogon's Insider membership?
This thing is already overly moderated. 
Buying large audio equipment
I made a vow not to buy anything from BB. LOL 
A trend I've noticed in ads.
Another thing I see today...there is an ad running for an amp and when I googled for info about it, I found that the same ad was running over a year ago...with the same line about moving and that he’s had it for 3 months and it only has 5 hours if... 
Can you live with your current speaker until you die?
Nope. 
Kinki EX M1 user comments
dlcockrum, some find belief in nonsense inappropriate and offensive, 
Opinions on these budget integrateds?
I hate to see people pay more than they have to and for stuff that's not as good as what can be had cheaper. But it's not my $.