psag

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Do posters intend to hurt the feelings of other members?
More and more, posts are initiated for the purpose of generating controversy or pushing people’s buttons.Other posts are just plain ridiculous.In other cases, a post with an obvious error is initiated by an inexperienced member, and these tend to ... 
I’m gob smacked. What were you’re aha moments?
Gob smacked. Has to be the most annoying expression in the history of audio.  
Only you expensive cable owners, is this real?
Over time, I saved some funds and purchased some expensive cables. They are quite substantial in appearance. I like them, and I have no regrets.These ‘Hey rich audiophile’ threads are really starting to become tiresome. 
Hey RICH Audiophiles
Instead of renting, just buy secondhand. You will save 50%, and be granted entry into the royal society of dues-paying audiophiles. If necessary, take a second or third job, sell some other junk, or just max out the plastic.Alternatively, I’d sugg... 
How important is it for you to attain a holographic image?
Not at all. Downright distracting, if you ask me. As long as the channel balance is reasonably centered, you are ready to enjoy music. 
Greatest debut album
Second REM- MurmurAlso, U2- Boy 
Personal vs. Market Values
The post betrays an underling feeling of insecurity: “I can’t tell the difference, what’s wrong with me?”If telling people to just trust their ears was an effective strategy, wouldn’t it all be so simple.  In actuality, it’s anything but.. 
I wonder how many audiophiles there are these days
Judging from what’s going on in the U.S., capitalism creates a huge downwardly mobile lower middle class, and a thriving 0.0001%.  Not exactly a recipe for breeding people who seek the finer things. 
WHY DO SOME AUDIOPHILES THINK YOU ARE BRAGGING WHEN YOU ARE SHARING?
Why ask unimportant questions that have nothing to do with this hobby?  If someone chooses to brag about the size or performance of their gear, they should be able to handle a bit of abuse.  
Does this image give you claustrophobia?
The seller didn't ask anyone's advice or opinion. Maybe it would be better to keep your opinion to yourself. 
Cover songs that are better than the originals.
Dylan acknowledged the superiority of Hendrix’s version Watchtower. This is the gold standard. 
No one actually knows how to lculate what speaker cable they need
Berning Quadrature, TAD Ref1, MIT Oracle 2M. How’d I do? 
Bands with great second albums
Cheap Trick: Heaven Tonight 
For those of us over 60..
Yes: Tales from Topographic Oceans, or Husker Du: New Day Rising(I'm schizophrenic) 
This is juvenile...
These are high maintenance items. I seriously doubt the cold hard reality would hold a candle to the fantasy.