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What is your favorite reference music?
I like to use Opus 3 records TEST 4.1 cd.Opus 3 Records 
If you had to pay full retail, would you...???
Onhwy61,Speaking of motorcycles;There are people who ride motorcycles and have no clue about mechanics, some may understand basic principles of mechanics but never work or fix them. Some motorbike owners like to play with their toys, fix them up (... 
B+W 800D vs 801D
Here is another thread with Review of 801DAfter reading all comments I would recommend to listen first and then make a decision. For me, as someone else already pointed out, the design of 801D doesn't make sense. But since I didn’t audition them I... 
B+W 800D vs 801D
Here you go! B&W : 800D vs 801D 
If you had to pay full retail, would you...???
D_Edwards, if you had told the customer that you can't give him 20% because of such and such, but you will give him 10% or 5%, you might have had the sale. Some people--many people, though I'm not one of them--can't be happy unless they feel they ... 
Your music system is an instrument.
This could have been an interesting thread if it would go the way it suppose to. Now it just too interesting for me to spoil it.But I can’t resist. Here is how I treat my musical instruments. I start with chemical bath. That’s for the instrument, ... 
Greek Audiophile - Documentary Video
That's a great video. Brought back memories from my childhood. I grew up listening to reel-to-reel deck. When I was 3 or 4 I would record myself making noises, then I would record my sister singing. What I remember vividly that on one occasion the... 
If you had to pay full retail, would you...???
However, the audio hobbyist (this does not include most buy-and-hold stereo owners) is no different than an automobile or model train enthusiast...constantly tweaking and improving the object of desire. :)Tvad Can't agree more. We even can take th... 
Anybody play any musical instruments...........
I play soprano and alto sax, clarinet, various brass instruments (tuba, baritone, etc). In my childhood I used to play piano and sing in a choir. My grandpa played most instruments I can imagine plus was a conductor of the orchestra and choir. Sam... 
Rega Jupiter2000 vs Saturn
I haven't compared myself, but here is review with some follow ups. 
Audio Icon/Idol - Who would you like to meet?
For me first person to meet (if I can ever make this time machine work) would be Nikola Tesla. I wouldn't bother to meet Edison cause Tesla will tell me everything about Thomas anyway.Also John Bedini and Richard Vandersteen, if I can ever catch t... 
Best $200 speaker cables for overall performance?
Gdoodle,I found that many great companies have trouble with their communication. It's almost impossible to reach John Bedini, Richard Vandersteen don't even have email address for public, etc.The best way to get RC Link (zobel network) is to call ... 
Best movies last two years
Being confined to past 2 years here you go;1) Who killed the electric car?2) The World's Fastest Indian3) March of the PenguinsThough it's little older, I still enjoy: "Rat Race" and "Italian Job." 
B&W DM6 speakers
Sharpeman69,Here is all DM Series manuals for you.Vitalik 
NAD Quality?
While looking for a gear I was considering NAD. Several retailers told me that they had some issues with NAD CD players but amplifiers were fine. I didn't end up buying one so I can't comment on it from my personal experience.