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why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
dynaquest4"Do your research and DO NOT take recommendations from people who have already..."It doesn't take much "research" to plainly, decisively, and emphatically reveal that you're comments, directions, and protestations are biased, uninforme... 
What the heck is up with the audiogon listing photos?
mapman"the obscured photos is still an embarrassment and needs to be addressed."Why would this embarrass you and why does it "need" to be addressed? 
Listening Height Adjustment -- Is This Why Two People Don't Hear the Same?
Well this is why where practicable the best method, technique and protocol for evaluating components in a Music Reproduction System is to rely on headphones. 
There should be a "Rant" category...
amg56"Why not counter with 7.5% or 5% off? It's called bartering."Thats' is not even remotely what "bartering" is you obviously are in no position to advice, instruct or counsel those here about negotiating the terms of a sale or trade even thou... 
Making my own power cord.
rvpiano "I need an unusual power cord configuration that I can’t find extant anywhere. It looks like I’m going to have to make my own, even though I’ve never done it before. I need to have a two pronged IEC-C17 connector at one end and a stan... 
Who makes the highest quality tube amps?
ozzy"The newest Carver amps are really quite special."Does that mean that your's haven't caught on fire yet? 
Looking For 90% of the performane of the super expensive cables for much less money
grannyring" The “science”of the earth’s age, earth’s formation and creation, Big Bang etc... all have major gaps that require “faith”It is probably safe to assume that within this group quite a many of us understand the conflict that exists for ... 
There should be a "Rant" category...
lowrider57I dont think the seller ever intended to take offers. He's waiting for his asking price.And that is his sole right, determination, and prerogative based on the terms and conditions of the use of this site. 
Looking For 90% of the performane of the super expensive cables for much less money
schubert"Classical is FAR more demanding of a recording than rock’That is a wholly mistaken, misinformed, and elitist pronouncement completely lacking in any evidence, substantiation, or reference it is a broad, sweeping, and unsupported generaliz... 
Looking For 90% of the performane of the super expensive cables for much less money
schubert"Audio Art is the most value for money on the market .If your listening is primarily rock, Anticable will do fine"That is amazing how would any cable designed and intended for use in Music Reproduction Systems possibly distinguish on its... 
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celander "I’m satisfied with the thread ending as it stands. Thanks, for everyone’s contributions!"Well you are certainly very welcome however it appears here that you are laboring under a mistaken, misunderstood, or confused notion that even as t... 
What speakers work well against a wall
hornguys"A simple thought experiment is the question, "Would I expect a violinist, a pianist, or even a vocalist to sound good from that position? The answer is NO. And another one, "Would any knowledgeable recording engineer ever record such in... 
DACs with a budget of $800
kalali" the biggest factor contributing to the soundstage depth is the distance of the speakers from the wall behind them, regardless of the speakers’ brand or model. With open baffles the affect is even more pronounced since they act as bi-pola... 
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celander "Why do I get the impression that some contributors are posting from leather recliners, wearing only underwear, with a Colt45 beverage on their side table?"It is because you are looking in what's called a "mirror" which is a device that... 
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hifiman5"What country would that be from which you opine?"I do not respond to requests or demands for personal information from user's of this site however if you have been reading my contributions a smart fellow such as yourself will almost wit...