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HiFiMan HE-1000 Headphones vs Reference Speakers ?
Listen to the HiFiman HE-1000 phones for yourself and decide. If AudioQuest can make headphones at $600 that match $3,000 phones, more power to them. I'm guessing they can't. Once you listen to the HE-1000, you'll understand! 
It Was 40 Years Ago Today...
Springsteen used to be one of my favorite artists but I lost interest after "Tunnel of Love." That was the time when Bruce decided that quantity trumps quality. I saw him do an acoustic set at the Berkeley Community Theater in the 90's and remembe... 
HiFiMan HE-1000 Headphones vs Reference Speakers ?
The review of the Audioquest Nighthawk phones is flawed. The reviewer admits that he is really a speaker guy, has AKG 701 phones as his go-to phones and warns not to critically listen for 150-200 hours minimum (for break-in). I love headphones, bu... 
REVIEW: The Fritz Carbon 7 SE
Candidly, I have not heard of Fritz Speakers. What I object to is Audiogon members posting reviews of unknown products in the hope that a glowing "review" will change that. If I'm wrong about the Fritz review (apparently I must be), my apologies! ... 
REVIEW: The Fritz Carbon 7 SE
Thanks for the "review" but Audiogon should charge you for an ad. Bill it to Fritz Speakers. 
interconnects
Generally, I'm a skeptic on the benefits of insanely expensive cables, power or interconnect. However, I remember the first time I upgraded my CD interconnect from the manufacturer- supplied one to an Audioquest Ruby (modestly priced). It was a hu... 
HiFiMan HE-1000 Headphones vs Reference Speakers ?
I heard the Hifiman HE-1000 phones at the Newport and San Francisco audio shows. I think they are amazing! I'm still considering a purchase but hate to abandon my beloved Stax phones. But YES, I could live happily with a pair and a high-quality tu... 
Bose 901's with "highend ancillaries"??
Back in the 70's, my cousin had a pair that we listened to using some of the high-end brands from that era; Crown DC 300; C/M Labs preamp, and a Sony turntable (TTS-3000). Years later, I bought most of that system from him but replaced the speaker... 
Linn Karik's CD drawer cannot be closed
So...as I said, nothing lasts forever. I would start looking for my next CD player. Just my two cents. 
Need your LP purchase assistance
Another good source would be the book, "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die", (Robert Dimery). 
Need your LP purchase assistance
That's a very tall order with no hint of your musical tastes. I took a look at the Acoustic Sounds list to see if my favorites were there. Two out of three isn't bad. My choices would be "Tea for the Tillerman" (Cat Stevens); "Court and Spark" (Jo... 
found some old records. advice please.
Don't give up too quickly. I recently sold off some vinyl and was surprised at how much they brought. I sold 200 records for about $4,000. The big money came from the Mobile Fidelity and Nautilus albums (some still sealed), but I sold $800 of rand... 
How old are your speakers
My Sonus Faber Electa Amators are about 20 years old. Not a chance of selling them in my lifetime. 
Linn Karik's CD drawer cannot be closed
Nothing lasts forever! It could be time for a new CD player. If there is any good news, it's that there are lots of choices now. Sorry for your loss. 
A visit to the 2015 California Audio Show
I attended the show on Friday and enjoyed the short time I was there. I was happy to see a large room devoted to headphones, similar to the setup in Newport earlier this year. It's not often that I get to demo so many top-rated phones together. I ...