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What's your profession? Age?
I'm a male with a BFA & MA who's a 49 year old gallery contracted (otherwise published) painter, sculptor, and a pedagogue, and sometimes substitute teacher. As with artists in general, living as 'the other' lends itself easily to methods of c... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
I'm using a totally upgraded ASR Emitter 2 Exclusive version blue and my digital source is an Ayre QB9 DAC with High Diamond interconnects and speaker cable. My analogue is an ASR Mini Basis Exclusive but only with a Thorens TD-145 turntable with ... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
I own a pair of the Quad 2905's and they have exceeded any expectations that I may have had. I bought them because I listen mainly to Classical music and more specifically, to chamber music or music for solo instrument. I was initially concerned t... 
Quad 2905
Thanks for the response and I'll take your advice concerning the Nordost. Its funny to say that money could be an issue with this system but that's precisely why it's an issue. 
What is Musicality?
In terms of audio components, it seems as though many but not all audiophiles are attempting to create a live atmosphere and an emotional experience that is dependent on the quality of certain chosen electronics. So that in itself negates the argu... 
Quad ESL's-Which One's Are The Best?
I'm buying a pair of the Quad 2905's. I'll be powering them with an ASR Emitter II Exclusive, an Ayre QB9 DAC and a MAC Mini.Thanks to all of those who posted comments! 
Quad ESL's-Which One's Are The Best?
Thanks for the clue into the older Quad models. I'm assuming then that manufacturer reconditioned 57's, 63's etc... are the way into the earlier models and that even the new 2905's will need the same type of attention over time? 
Turntable Essentials?
My collection has collected a great deal of dust which a good static brush should resolve. However, it seems as though more emphasis is put on cleaning than I had expected. My collection is in remarkable condition given that these records are abou... 
Turntable Essentials?
There is a condition according to the American Medical Association which can be cited in their publication of the Psychiatric Dictionary called Extroversion. Extroversion is a psychological phenominon that occurs in the minds of some people whenev... 
Searching for Line Conditioner and Speaker Cables
Sure enough, for me used is the way to go. As a side note, I can't find a dealer for Sound Application. The website only offers their product reviews and the Berkley CA. address and phone number. Any suggestions on where to look for this line cond... 
Searching for Line Conditioner and Speaker Cables
Before posting this thread the only line conditioner that I had in mind was the BP-3.5 Signature PLUS. Initially I had hoped for a chance to purchase the NAT Xenon but it only come set for 220 volts. 
Searching for Line Conditioner and Speaker Cables
I wish I had a way of trying out different cables before buying but I'm not certain whether or not it's possible. As far as surge protection, I live in an apartment so yes, it is needed. My price range is ideally around $2,000.00 pre-owned to arou... 
Searching for Line Conditioner and Speaker Cables
Will do, thanks! 
FM tuners - Are they OBSOLETE ?
With respect to 'should I buy a tuner or shouldn't I?' I have to ask; how much longer will it take for internet audio streams to appear in higher resolutions than from what we are currently being offered. Itunes offers full resolution downloads fr... 
What is Musicality?
Asthetic language is often used to describe the musical elements we hear. Musicality can exist in some aesthetic way even if it is not recognized. Soloists often describe how they find something new within a work each and every time they play it. ...