secretguy

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Spam threads gone wild...
Indeed. I got censored for using too colorful language to describe the grip an amp has on speakers. Someone got their panties in a knot. 
WHAT WAS THE BEST SYSTEM YOU EVER HEARD AND WHY WAS IT?
Maggie MG3, driven by Dussun V8i. NAD CD player...crappy Music Hall table. It was glorious. Wish I still had it. 
Stillpoints - snake oil?
Thanks, twoleftears. At least someone on this thread has some sense. 
YAMAHA A S-3000 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW
I've never heard the slightest hint of strain or distortion from my Anthem, including when it was driving Maggies. 
Which magnepan
Man, I miss my Maggies. 
Musical Sound Quality of AV Surround receiver vs. pure Stereo
I didn't say there was no difference. But people who claim there are worlds of difference in electronics are delusional. IMO, of course. 
Musical Sound Quality of AV Surround receiver vs. pure Stereo
I use the same speakers (L+R) for HT and 2 channel, just switching out speaker cables. The 2 channel amp is better. But, that said, I could live with the HT receiver in pure direct mode if I had to. The difference in amps, contrary to what some sa... 
Line Magnetic quality
FWIW, the best amp I ever had was Chinese (not LM).  
How would you introduce tubes into this SS system?
If you live in a cold climate, that Cayin will make an excellent space heater. 
NEW integrated amp from Kinki Studio: EX-M1 - Good enough to replace my Pass Stack?? YES!
Let me guess. They are the mono blocks of the century.  
NEW integrated amp from Kinki Studio: EX-M1 - Good enough to replace my Pass Stack?? YES!
I was initially interested. But then I did a little digging into the background of one of the principals. 
Anyone have feedback on Audiogon's Insider membership?
This thing is already overly moderated. 
Buying large audio equipment
I made a vow not to buy anything from BB. LOL 
A trend I've noticed in ads.
Another thing I see today...there is an ad running for an amp and when I googled for info about it, I found that the same ad was running over a year ago...with the same line about moving and that he’s had it for 3 months and it only has 5 hours if... 
Can you live with your current speaker until you die?
Nope.