Just saw the Absolute Sounds 50 Greatest Bargins in Audio

Thanks for that great positive input Russ.  Seems like you have it all figured out for us all.  No need to look at anything else.  I've never heard a monkey coffin, so I guess I can't comment on those, but for MY ears in MY system, the Vandersteen Quatro's are incredible and to me a great value for high end audio.  Other's may not like them as they like a different flavor. Same with your tube amp and everything else you posted about.  

This isn't a DIY list so why would you call it lame?  Just because you like to make gear (which is very cool by the way as I used to do the same and I am a woodworker), doesn't mean any one else on these threads want to.  I've heard a lot of DIY stuff and honestly, most of it isn't to my ears as good as so many similarly priced pieced available. One reason is economy of scale as well as no having the ability to get custom made drivers etc.. 

To make absolute statements like you do make no sense as none of it's true.  there is no best in a subjective hobby like this. You feel that the DIY gear is best for YOU and that's awesome.  Very happy that you love your gear like we all love ours.  

Seems that this pastime is now subject to the same social media crowd who, without a shred of knowledge, criticizes olympic athletes and comments on politics. This forum was a place where people shared their enjoyment and enthusiasm for excellence. This pastime is about enjoyment not hyper criticism of components, recordings and performances. 

A list is just that compiled by people with exposure to certain products.

What I find as a seasoned dealer is how limited this list is and there are glaring omissions.

One of the most notable is the missing KEF LS 50 which is now priced at $1,299 a pair. This has been one of the best selling monitors of the last ten years and they have received tons of accolades.

Other missing products are things like the Naim Uniti line which is a fantastic product which makes audiophile and non audiophiles alike totally happy, integrated streamer, great app, an entire echo system or streaming products like Sonos and a starting price of $3k totally affordable.

As per expensive speakers the new Persona line is easily a competitor with the Magico at $4k less expensive with greater transparency in a nicer cabinet. and why no Legacy Aeris which is a $25k speaker with room correction, a dac and a preamp for again less money than the Magico, they received a rave review in the Absolute Sound and with their advanced room correction were considered a game changer.

Also missing is Tekton which for $3k are insanely good loudspeakers as well as the more expensive Golden Ear Triton 1 or the new Triton Reference
s which a lot of people love.

In 50 greatest doesn't value, styling, and ease of use and simplicity count for something as well as performance?

I do agree with some of the items on the list and we sell a large number of the products on this list, the Nuprime Ida 8 is shockingly good and the T+A electronics are unbelievable in both sound quality, design and technology.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ

and another great commercial from davy and troy.  thanks guys, lmao.

You are correct.  It's just a list and reviews don't mean crap either when ti comes down to it other than for dealers to post links to their products they are selling.  No biggie either way.  it's all good.

Csooner, wow I am shocked, you haven’t commented on the no Vandersteen 1C in the 50's list. We don’t sell Vandy however what you fail to realize in all of our posts if we could sell the 1C we would, and do find them to be an incredible value, which is why I am so surprised that these speakers are not on the list.

I know you love the CT’s I find they have huge compeition in speakers such as the Legacy Signatures or the Golden Ear Ref both which we are fantastic loudspeakers and great values, and by the way we do sell Legacy we don’t sell the Golden Ears.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ