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dave_b

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Why so many used focals?
You know, I’m 57 and I must admit to being more than a little frustrated with the whole High End journey I’ve been on for some 30 years now.  It always seemed to lead to something unobtainable...something I had in my early youth, but somehow was n... 
JBL 4429, 4307 and 4312E
I have my trusty REL S2 for below 40hz!  Getting a set of Deer Creek Audio Stands for them as well.  My Krell Vanguard should provide plenty of power for them.   
Why so many used focals?
Bailed on my Kanta Speakers as well! 
JBL - almost nothing for sale, why?
4429’s on their way!  Got bored with the audiophile approved nonsense.  Check out Steve Guttenberg’s Thoughts on the You Tube 🤪 
JBL 4429, 4307 and 4312E
I’m  little late to the party, but my new 4429’s are on the way!!!  So excited !! 
Has anyone added a small subwoofer to 2 channel and been thrilled with the result?
Yes, REL sounds the most musical to me due to their unique high level connection.  It is the best way for your the sub to track exactly what your mains are putting out.  Very articulate! 
Confused State of affairs: CD player
Go with the MAC!  Oppo...really?  You have 800D3’s...C’mon man!! 
Totem Forest Signature v. Joseph Audio Profile
If you can’t hear differences in cables then you might as well not bother with high end gear.  Consider yourself blessed and enjoy the angst free savings you will reap.  If you can hear the difference, Lord help you! 
Which area of components to spend the most $ on? Boy I was wrong all my life!
A bad cable can make a great component sound mundane.  Everything matters...no free lunch! 
Which area of components to spend the most $ on? Boy I was wrong all my life!
The improvement was on the level of adding a great tube preamp...more extension and air with better dynamic contrast. 
Which area of components to spend the most $ on? Boy I was wrong all my life!
I replaced the MIT Magnum jumpers on my Totem Signatures with the NBS jumpers.  The MIT’s were fairly long for a jumper and the NBS’s are fairly short and solid core wire.  The difference in sound was quite dramatic! 
Which area of components to spend the most $ on? Boy I was wrong all my life!
Sorry...NBS Omega jumpers!   
Which area of components to spend the most $ on? Boy I was wrong all my life!
Never thought I’d do this, but...hey GKait!  Gotta riddle for ya.  I changed out the jumpers on my speakers, MIT tails (12”) for NRG Omega’s (already owned) and not only did the resolution increase dramatically, but the PRaT improved as well.  My ... 
Which area of components to spend the most $ on? Boy I was wrong all my life!
I’m checking out of this looney tunes episode!  Bada bada bada that’s all folks  
Which area of components to spend the most $ on? Boy I was wrong all my life!
Wait wait...what just happened?  You were serious Elizabeth?