jburidan

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Why so many used focals?
I have the impression that focals are mid-fi. 
Why price of Tannoy speakers from online retailers in UK is cheaper than in US
The prices at Son Ultime are unbelievable 
One Amp To ‘Rule’ Them All....
No 
What is your experience with the law of diminishing returns ?
viridian: I hope they threw the book at you :) 
The Absolute Sound - ELAC Navis Review
+1 for worthless. 
A New? Way to Buy Loudspeakers??
Ridiculous! I hope an employee at Crutchfield received a bonus for devising this scheme. 
New speakers? No thanks.
Bigboltz, it’s always heart-warming to hear from someone who is happy with their audio choices. So, much of the market in second-hand gear consists of mistakes being off-loaded to the next sucker. 
DAC recommendation with tube preamp
Look for a used PS Audio DirectStream Senior.  
New speakers? No thanks.
I love Vandies and 15" DC's in the Tannoy Prestige Series.  
GIK acoustic panels
Also, check-out the products from Vicoustics.https://www.vicoustic.com/product/wavewood 
Recommendation about speakers with limited space behind
A sealed box (unported) speaker would work, e.g., Merlin TSM. 
Do you listen to equipment or music.
Music, but if there's something glaringly wrong with your equipment, you'll be unable to enjoy the music. For instance, if your system is fatiguing, as often happens with solid state amps or mediocre DACs, you'll find yourself either not listening... 
Esoteric A100 Service Nightmare
Sorry that happened to you. But thanks for the warning. I'll never purchase Esoteric gear. 
Upgrading path from Merlin VSM black magic
I think you need more powerful  electronics, e.g., Art Audio Jota HC uses 300BXLS tubes and yields 24 WPC SET sound.  
Are many audiophiles only seeking approval of the next purchase?
Yeah, it's similar to religious evangelism. It seems to me there's more than a little seeking for validation.