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High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground?
And most of the Sony, Marantz, Pioneer, Denon, etc. that is sold here is Chinese (or Malaysian like most of Onkyo, which is better to me) made! I don't think Japanese high end like Accuphase and Luxman is all that big here in the US, I could be wr... 
High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground?
Thank you. That's what I was getting at. China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, even India...all crazy about hi-fi and high end audio. It's almost fully ingrained into their cultures its that popular. There's Europe too, but not as much. 
High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground?
Keep in mind that this is primarily a North American problem. And it's due to a number of factors, most of which have already been addressed here. However, audio (and high end audio) is thriving elsewhere in the world, especially in the Far East! 
High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground?
it surprises me when I read about boorish behavior in the shops. You'd think they'd know better by now.True. And they're probably trapped in their own little world, but I can't say for sure... 
High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground?
I'm still waiting on that chance encounter of meeting or running into a fellow audiophile by accidentDon't worry, they are out there. I formed the LVAC (Las Vegas Audio Club) about a year ago and at the moment we're not real big in numbers (about ... 
High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground?
audiophiles are born, not made. that's my take. It's an inborn need to search for better sound and eventually possess it. It's the notion that rack systems and Ipods don't cut it and so begins the journey. Not everyone has this inside of them. 
Top brand speakers
Ok, cool. Thanks for your opinions. Neotech is better than OFC, it's UP-OCC. It is able to transmit the signal faster and with less distortion then OFC. 
Top brand speakers
Cool Bo. How would the P-3000R go with one of the better Pass Labs amps?As for cables, what do you think of Neotech? 
Phase Linear 700 & 400 series II
Why bother with these old relics? There's amps a'plenty that smoke (no pun intended) those bastards. 
Top brand speakers
Bo, you like Onkyo, right, what do you think of the P-3000R preamp and M-5000R amp? 
Led Zep Reissue on vinyl
I look forward to your review, Kiko. 
Tannoy Westminster GR or SE?
I agree, go for the GRs. They look absolutely fantastic on paper. I wish I could afford them, haha. :D 
Pass Labs Amp X350.5 or X350.8 anyone compare?
You're welcome, Ozzy. I'm considering Pass Labs as an upgrade (from another brand) myself. Just the amp though, I'm not too crazy about their preamps... 
Pass Labs Amp X350.5 or X350.8 anyone compare?
Pretty cool. Congrats on the new amp. I look forward to your comparison. That should be fun. I wish I was over there to hear both side by side. :D 
Pass Labs Amp X350.5 or X350.8 anyone compare?
Great question! I would like to know about this as well.