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MoFi Sourcepoint 888 Speakers
@roxy54  Agree on the CF-4 vs K'Horns.  The CF-4s were a "big boy" D'Oppolito design that presented a very coherent point source when set up properly.   
MoFi Sourcepoint 888 Speakers
@roxy54  Yes, there are mechanical limits to what the CF-4s can do with the music.  Impressive in their factory form.  When you "open them up, and let them play" (via upgrades) they take on a different personality altogether.  
What does 90% of the Absolute Best Sound Cost?
I'd like to add that our subjective appreciation of the music is linear.  The cost is exponential.   Let's say, for example, the best speaker "bang for the buck" is $300/pr. A clear audible upgrade may cost twice that.  Then, twice that.  Then tw... 
Does a good power conditioner reduce need for power supply upgrade?
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MoFi Sourcepoint 888 Speakers
@roxy54  Nicely done.  A good example of what you'd hope to read when you open a post on an audio forum.  Happy to hear you've found the right speakers for you On a side note, I've always thought the Klipsch CF-4s were one of the most "under app... 
How can they not effect the sound
Using a vacuum is a very good idea.  If all else fails, try grabbing some Gorilla tape and ease the sticky side into the indention.  Then a gentle (or not so gentle) tug.  
Things we cannot be bothered by anymore
Renting/leasing a Nissan forklift to raise my amp while I dust under it. Speaker grilles Pop up ads on vinyl. They really mess with the stylus in a bad way. Kiosks and/or self-service of any kind.  It's really difficult to hold the mirror AND t... 
soft dome versus hard dome tweeters
Curious fingers are incompatible with hard dome tweeters.  
Woodstock 1969, or 1967?
@bdp24 I always enjoy your deep dives into music and culture. And thanks for sharing the (very informative) video. A comedian recently said that the purpose of entertainment is to create a common culture. This assumes, of course, that you accep... 
WHY DO SOME AUDIOPHILES TRY TO TELL OTHERS WHAT THEY CAN OR CAN’T HEAR IN A SYSTEM?
There are those whose entire universe is formulated around predetermined outcomes.  "I feel this way, and here are the 'facts' that make it so."  This leads to subjective truths: which (sometimes forcefully) inflicted on others, can't be challenge... 
Favorite Album Cover (picture or art on the cover)
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/mcy7dbg3kbjzo8el3ckth/It-s-a-Beutiful-Day.png?rlkey=sc28kypncr6q60mr7hkc5wvze&st=jrp5p5kc&dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/t3n0saxegusyx1sff7q4g/Quicksilver-Happy-Trails.png?rlkey=e16xxkrk8vp2rh0jf38o3mr0... 
Is it easier to sell mono blocks or stereo amp on the used market?
Stereo amps have a broader appeal.  Especially among novices and uninitiated.  “Yeah, cool.  What’s a mono?”  
The $27,900 disappointment? Wilson Audio Watt Puppy 8 issues.
@ritter06 19" Sony Trinitron: "I don’t know why everyone loves these. " The most watched TV in my home is still the 9" Sony CRT hanging under the cabinets in the kitchen. 30+ years old, and counting. No service required. Ever. Yes, I had to "du... 
The $27,900 disappointment? Wilson Audio Watt Puppy 8 issues.
As a bit of a "speaker nerd" (earned a speaker patent), I found this video to be fun and informative.  Danny comes across as knowledgable and credible.  Having "radio face" myself (a face for radio) and being neither entertaining nor spontaneous, ... 
It Pegged the Needle on My "BS Meter". Now, I'm A Believer. Ever Happen to You?
@kennyc I follow your logic here. Numbers 1-7 are valid, for certain. "The only way to prove that I like a component is to try it in my own system, everything else is speculations" is the real litmus test. I find that reviewers can range from "...