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| Fed rate increase = lower hifi prices? @daveyf there’s so much wrong with what retiredfarmer wrote I’m not even gonna take the time to respond. I’ll just say the US Dollar is up since covid and leave it at that. If you wanna put any credibility into the crap he’s spewing be my guest. I... | |
| Fed rate increase = lower hifi prices? No, at least not to any extent they pose any danger. Now, if rates were to spike enough to risk a recession that’d certainly be a big problem, but I don’t see that in the current environment. If you look back, it’s extremely unlikely for the US ... | |
| Fed rate increase = lower hifi prices? @cd318 Some of still remember 2008 when we were told that it was either plan A or bust! There was no plan B. In my experience as an analyst on Wall Steet, there are five major factors that lead to big problems and big market capitulation: Ove... | |
| Fed rate increase = lower hifi prices? Similarly 3.4% sounds strong, but in a 6-7% inflation scenario, that is stagflation. Yeah except 7% inflation is a temporary situation caused by covid. And you’re confusing terms. 3.4% nominal growth IS strong, its real GDP growth that’s weak, ... | |
| What are the good (inexpensive) headphone amps? What’s your price range? Inexpensive means nothing. | |
| Fed rate increase = lower hifi prices? @artemus_5 But I assure you the savvy investors know this market is over inflated and is being propped up. When the bubble bursts, who will get hurt? Well I’m pretty market savvy and I don’t know that at all. What bubble? What valuation metri... | |
| Fed rate increase = lower hifi prices? Rates were low pre-covid because inflation was running less than 2%, and as one of the Fed’s two mandates is price stability, which generally means an inflation target of 2% they were justified, given their mandate, to keeping rates low and adding... | |
| Fed rate increase = lower hifi prices? Okay, I’m no electrical engineer and have no expertise in equipment design, but I have spent my career in finance as a market strategist and money manager so take this for what it’s worth. In normal times you’d think raising rates leading to a slo... | |
| Panasonic Plasma I’ve got a 50” Panny plasma I bought in 2007 that absolutely won’t quit, and I work from home and have CNBC on all day and fall asleep in front of the TV at night so it’s pretty much always on and the thing won’t die. In year 13 it did develop a ... | |
| Linear Audio Microzotl MZ2 or Dragon Inspire 1HA-1 Headphone Amp Yeah, IMHO the LPS is not really an option with the MZ2 — it’s mandatory. I don’t know anything about the Dragon, but if you like the Berning house sound that’s a pretty good indicator. If they both have stellar reviews and offer the sound chara... | |
| Bel Canto Ref 600 M - Fuses - Power Cords Depends on what improvements you’re looking for. Read reviews and gravitate to the products that are strong in those areas. I would add that power conditioners are reputed to be important for “digital” amps (as per respected dealer Johnny R) so ... | |
| The magic of outdoor listening I worked for Magnolia for a short while, and IME Sonance speaker’s with their outdoor subwoofer is an awesome value. They run incredible sales a few times a year that cut the price in half, and Magnolia employees will usually be forthcoming in whe... | |
| Have audio cables really improved in last 20 years? It’s really hard to say “improved” as cables are so system and taste dependent. It’s the true voodoo product in the industry. | |
| What are Home theater must-haves? Download a copy of “Premier Home Theater” by Earl Geddes. You’ll learn a lot of stuff you need to know. Best of luck. |