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What is the best solid state amplifier you have ever heard?
Every time I've "upgraded" amplifiers, the goal was to improve the overall sound.  Sometimes the upgrade worked, sometimes, not so much.  My current amplifier (2Cherry by Digital Amplifier Company) is the best I've had in my system yet...it has ad... 
spatial audio m3 or tekton perfect set
timrvtWhat is it you are hoping to improve.......there is no doubt that the Zu sounds musically alive from a dynamic standpoint...but maybe not so musically accurate from a tone standpoint.By way of example....these are unbelievably musical loudsp... 
What is a lowball offer? How low is low?
 I'm not sure the statement that no one pays retail is accurate....I'd be interested in hearing from some people who have purchased products from companies like Tekton, Salk, Modwright, PSAudio, Ascend, Rythmik and some of the more well known int... 
What is a lowball offer? How low is low?
@elizabeth i more or less feel that audio has become like many other products... bring out new models every few years and hype them as though they are better... even if they are not... Many new products are better... some are not. I’ve offered pro... 
What is a lowball offer? How low is low?
Another situation is where a replacement model is more expensive... example... item A is $100 new and the “updated version” has jumped to $125....item A may now sell for 60-70% used because the replacement is more expensive. One one final thought ... 
What is a lowball offer? How low is low?
I think that "low" is a relative term....if a generally well thought of piece is being offered for 50-60% of its retail value...that offer price seems reasonable and a counter offer for 50% is probably lowball and won't be taken seriously.If the p... 
Diffusion vs. Sound Absorption views
Conventionally, diffusion improves perceived ambiance while absorption improves imaging. I suspect that the answer is somewhat dependent on the distance from the rear of the OB loudspeaker to the rear wall.  Why, if the speaker is too close, the... 
New home power protection?
Let me add one more thing...in the event that you do decide to go with lightning rods in addition to whole house surge protection...this is the advice offered in the community I live in... "The Design and Installation of a Lightning Protection Sys... 
New home power protection?
Since I live in Florida and we have 110+ lightning storms per year, I have a little bit of experience and knowledge.1.  The only thing that may protect you from a direct strike is a properly installed and maintained lightning rod system....a whole... 
Looking for a low gain solid state preamp with balanced in/out
Van Alstine puts a low gain setting option on all of his preamplifiers....and from what I’ve read, his preamps get good reviews and great customer feedback...you can call or email him for more info....and he will tweak further if you need him to d... 
ADS L1290 Speakers
I think you've got to try it both ways....but if you don't listen really loud...say 90db and higher, I suspect you will like running the ADS full range...why, because for all the bass notes that start out in the 40-70hz range...the ADS will set th... 
How far have ss amps really come in the last twenty years?
@wspohn You make a good point.  Most every time you change a component and often when you change a wire, you end up hearing something different...but that doesn't mean that the change you hear will be appealing to you! 
How far have ss amps really come in the last twenty years?
@mrdecibel I'm with you...amplifier differences are audible.  Holy Moly...20 amplifiers, why so many?  Which ones are your favorites? 
Am I considered to be a materialistic person?
good point...what was that movie with Henry Fonda....oh yeah, Golden Pond. 
Am I considered to be a materialistic person?
I think that it is pretty well known that for a small percentage of the population, for some unknown reason, music results in the release of excess dopamine which leads to euphoria.  Fortunately, this can be remedied by spending a year meditating ...