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for example, as silly as it sounds, you can say , i know i own a levenson amp, but you can't prove it using mathematics or logic, since it requires you to see the amp.Do the mathematics on my credit card bill count? 
Throwing your gear under the bus
Currently on my third pair of Meadowlark Kestrels. In a small room they sound so right but they are such simple little speakers I keep thinking I can get better sound from a newer design. This pair I have now ain't going anywhere no matter what. 
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Mrtennis, it's never too late. 
"My Dad has a system like that", she said....
I bought my oldest grandson an old Harman Kardon receiver and a set of speakers to keep the dream alive. Source is an ipod through the aux input. His mom yells at him to turn it down on occasion. Payback. 
Boy is this girl good...
Ok, just ordered it from Amazon. I'll get back. 
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Hey, I've got $1, and I've been thinking about buying something on the McDonald's Value Meal menu. Should I spend my dollar at McDonald's tomorrow? Will it be tasty? Will it satisfy my appetite? Will it be nourishing? Tvad, as you are looking for ... 
Paradigm Studio 60 V5 Fingernails on Chalkboard
If the speakers are brand new that could be the problem. A few years ago I purchased a new pair of the Studio 60.V2 and experienced the exact same issue. I still remember listening to a new Jackson Browne album and hearing his voice scraping throu... 
Captive cord mod, need some thoughts...........
Never seen the inside of the Rotel amp so it is hard to say for sure. I did a similar project on a Sony 707ES integrated amp a few years ago. It was not a difficult task to remove the 18 gauge cord and solder in a 14 gauge. The new cord was not a ... 
MHDT Havana vs Apogee Mini DAC ?
Timrhu: I'm curious about your post, didn't you sell your PS Audio DL III and upgrade not so long ago?Arni Yes I did sell my DL III quite a while ago. Long story short; it was when I was still in search of besting my cdp. A few dacs and many cdps ... 
Which DAC prevails in this chain of converters?
Finally, the "piped to preamp" step, which is often neglected in reviews/previews/analysis of DACs. People sometimes go on and on and on about Wolfson this and Burr-Brown that, when it's this output stage here where we separate the men from the bo... 
MHDT Havana vs Apogee Mini DAC ?
Interesting topic for me as I am expecting the arrival of a PS Audio DLIII today. My intention is to use the optical out from Mac Mini. I looked hard at the two dacs mentioned in the title but went with the PS Audio for price and ease of buying. A... 
Good DIY suggestions?
Check Audiocircle. They have a healthy DIY contingent there. 
Power Cord for $50 or less?
Grab some wire and plugs and make your own.TpreavesGood advice for $50. 
Most sophisticated and intelligent musician
Joni Mitchell needs to be on this list. 
"My Dad has a system like that", she said....
Happily married with three grandsons which means there's no need to impress the ladies. What makes me rethink this hobby though, and it happens quite frequently, is questions such as "which $1K power cable for my preamp will increase soundstage de...