bheyamoto

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BEST FEMALE VOCAL EVER
Why is there no discussion on recording quality?  How do you really know these "older" recording stars were really that good when the recording techniques and abilities limited how well the music sounds?  McIntosh and Martin Logan equipment can on... 
What improvements did you hear in going from entry level to high end Audio?
The whole wall came alive, versus the sound coming from just the speakers or the lower end half of the wall. 
Speakers for aging audiophiles - What's with today bass emphasis ?
What I have noticed with high end subwoofers (and I'm in the same age bracket) is that even when the music is not overly loud, you still greatly appreciate the "depth".  You can actually "feel" the bass, but also carry on a conversation with the p... 
DO CABLES REALLY MATTER?
I've got McIntosh separates  and Martin Logan Renaissance's and I have to give it a pretty big "no".  Just get quality wires, but no need to spend $100's apiece, as cables and cleaners are way to over rated.  The value of any improvement (if any) ... 
New Speakers ... Can't Stop "Listening"
Here's the problem...one to two years from now, your system becomes "the norm" and you start looking for a better/bigger this and that.  And when you get the next item into your system, you start listening to all your music again...hearing and enj... 
Where do I start-amp or speakers ?
If you are an audiophile like many of us, you should recognize that this is never ending.  Unless you like to lose a lot of money buying and selling audio gear over the years, you should buy as much as you can, starting with the speakers and worki... 
What 2 channel Amp would you Buy for $6k?
I agree with the McIntosh MC-452 comment above.  I spent the same amount for a mint condition six month old unit and haven't looked back since.  Imaging increased significantly from my previous amp (MC-301).  Go for it.