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So, a reviewer just said something I need to talk about.
Interesting perspectives and responses… To be honest about it, I think (for me) It was about the Music when I was Young… It is Now more about the gear….hmmm.    
Push-pull Tube Amps and autoformers
I used the Zeros for about 4 or 5 years with a PP Elekit TU 8340  and various tubes(EL 34, KT 77 and KT 120) driving ML Electromotion ELS, Quad 63s and ET LFT 8s. The Zeros were most effective with the Quads and the Martin Logans. YMMV  
What is preferred/best contact cleaner these days?
+1 @tvad     
ABX testing with AQ Dragon power cords
+1 @baylinor  Installing dedicated electrical lines to the stereo room has produced a similar experience… correct (as much as possible) the issue at it’s source. When power cables make a Huge difference on highly engineered and market hardened e... 
Anyone listen to entire albums?
Vinyl First listener here (90%)…so I often listen to a full album but usually, maybe half the time, only my favourite side. (After having admitting to that…) I recently asked one of the Younger members (mid 30’s) of our local “Vinyl Club” why he l... 
Are You A Disciplined Audiophile?
I come from a relatively large family. 5 kids, 2 parents, had our grandmother with us a few years, the occasional boarder and lots of pets… Some of these discussions remind me of The Dinner Table at Home. Lots of Opinions/Experiences. The divers... 
Should Amps be plugged into a power conditioner?
Dedicated line from panel to amp. Everything else goes into the power conditioner. After experimenting, this arrangement has worked best for me…. Just sayin’  
Are You a Swifty?
Taylor Swift….who is he again?  
20 Years?
Been here 3 years… seems like 30.  
Old phones as streaming sources
+1 @benanders   
Would you buy a pair of speakers by just looking at the measured freq. response?
Ha….  
He spent his life building a $1 million stereo. The real cost was unfathomable.
An Inspirational Story to some... a Cautionary Tale for others. To Each Their Own...  
Using PA Speakers In A Home "Audiophile" Application!
Late to the party here but can add this…  I recently built a pair of horn based, coaxial floor standers using Radian (pro) drivers. These (and similar) have been used to great success by Live Act Audio, Daniel Hertz, Coherent Audio, Spatial Audio... 
Do people tire of audio forums?
I have Learned to Read more than Comment.   
WHY IS THERE SO MUCH HATE FOR THE HIGH END GEAR ON AUDIO GEAR?
@mahgister +1 Stop making Sense! This is why we missed you... @jji666 +1 Exactly... I was in The Industry for about 15 years (decades ago) and not much has changed with respect to the High End. Yes, the Tech is more refined and the ideas have ev...