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… "And the government shall be upon his shoulders"
My daily search for intelligent life on planet earth often begins with this forum. We're off to a good start today.    
How cheap can you go and still be happy with the sound?
@livinon2wheels  Your username says it all.  And, yes, being upside down with your head under a dashboard with feet sticking straight up out the top of a sports car is not as appealing as it used to be.  Those air compressors are noisey little &l... 
Which sounds better 2 way or 3 way speaker design
6 of one. The square root of 36 of the other. There can be number of variables approaching infinity related to speaker parameters and considerations. I’m with @skiznfliz on this one: put them in your room and listen to them.  
Do CD Transports benefit much from upgraded power cords?
I am hoping to breach the topic after the first of the year of how seasoned audio veterans can reach diametrically opposed conclusions.  This, of course, would assume "due diligence" where careful personal experience (viewpoints NOT opinions) were... 
Do CD Transports benefit much from upgraded power cords?
@wturkey   
2025 Audio System Wish List Time!
Hearing aids   
There Is Nothing Like the Real Thing - Our State of the Art
Okay, my Big Sounds of the Drags was a little tongue in cheek, but it does represent the greatest contrast of live vs recorded that I could think of.   The sound of amplified live performances are often disappointing.  The hifi nerd in me wants t... 
HOW DID YOU END UP WITH YOUR DREAM SYSTEM?
Great stories everyone.  One of the most enjoyable reads in my multi-year A'Gone experience. Thanks for sharing. OP -- good topic.  Well done.    
What contributes most to a change in how an amplifier sounds?
The meters:  Instantaneous is far superior to averaging.  A common misconception is the color of the backlite illumination matters.  This is a myth.  
There Is Nothing Like the Real Thing - Our State of the Art
I've tried everything.  6'-4" labyrinths  in the listen room.  Multiple subs.  Monster amps.  Even dozens of candle scents.  But, listening to my Big Sounds of the Drags album at home doesn't duplicate the pavement pounding, eardrum-shattering SLP... 
Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs?
Listening to music at home on a great system is a wonderful experience.  But it is still a substitute for a live performance where all the musicians are sharing same space with you..  Physical media does provide a gradient where you do have someth... 
"Cleaning" Vinyl Makes It Worse Not Better!
Turtle Wax Bug and Tar Remover and 0000 steel wool are great for reducing high fequency noise.  Along with high frequence music.  
Why isn’t more detail always better?
As the aging gentleman said as he abruptly exited the room ... "Depends" The term "detail" would imply "information", So what could be wrong with more information?  It depends/Depends. When we made the transition into HDTV, those prominent prime... 
Is the microwave the perfect model for audio marketting?
I get it. But, I do wish I could add a "Defrost" cycle to my preamp. When I return from the outdoors on those cold winter days it would be nice to generate a series of sound waves to thaw me out and get me back to room temperature ASAP. I also w... 
The end of physical media is neigh
The day is quickly approaching where the only thing we can physically hold in our hand is when we're standing in front of a white porcelain fixture.