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snook2

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Integrated amps and stereophile ratings confusion?
Your correct Triumph. I believe all the reviews are totally useless. You can read reviews from several reviewers on the same component and almost all have different points of view. The safest way is to listen to the component in your own room with... 
Have you ever deceived your wife-audio purchase
I only use cashiers checks to hide the paper trail. I may have to blow up this computer because of this thread. 
Seeking Great Cool Runnin' SS Amp...
Aloia runs cool looks cool and has a cool price 
CD Players with Analogue Sound
Audiomeca Mephisto II 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Piega C10ltd New ribbon technology with 2 active and 2 passive woofers 
Saddended by the death of Maurice Gibb
Stayin' Alive Stayin' Alive Did he right that? 
Speakers that have holographic imaging on vocals..
Nothing does vocals like ribbons. Piega c10ltd and p10 are worth a listen 
Piega's "New "Spk line: "Improved or Just Hype?"
I have had the good fortune of having both the P-10's and C-10ltd in my listening room for a month. The C-10's are a completely different sounding. Bigger dynamics, deep low and the tightest bass. Smooth midrange and the best relaxed highs I have ... 
What are the best live acts?
Talking Heads and Thomas Dolby really shine when appearing live. Most of their recorded music lacks the emotion. 
Tice Power Block II / Titan
I sold my power block and titan 2 for $700 about 3 years ago. This combination with my equipment offered nothing to help the sound. I always wondered if they do anything other than a receptacle for front end gear. Do not plug your amps into these ... 
I am looking for a smoothest sounding outboard DAC
I have had the Bel Canto and the Muse before upgading to the Audiomeca Enkianthus. This is a big upgrade and so was the price. 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
If Allen Holdsworth is not at the top your not listening. He plays mostly progressive fusion that may not be to everyones liking. 9 out of 10 guitar players would agree. Impossible to imitate 
Integrated amps and stereophile ratings confusion?
If you do not have the associated equipment the reviewer is using the recommendation is probably useless. I am skeptical of the reviewer not taking enough time to review the equipment also. The ratings are good when you are selling the equipment t... 
Will cheater rob my PC's?
Its amazing that a $1200 power cord sounds the same with a $2 cheater. It should sound worse but I heard no difference 
Where have the long-time regulars gone?
Sluggo was the "George Carlin" on this site. Very funny unless it was directed at one who couldn't tolerate it. I do believe the progression at Audiogon is just fine right now.