goatwuss

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About the new Wilson Audio Watt/Puppy 8
Hi Hifi - Sorry, I must have missed that line. It looked a lot like you were saying "The caravelles are a better speaker because they soujnd better than the MAXXs in a small room." If what you were saying is "the caravelles have a better high-end ... 
Car Audio
I think I may have some relevant experience here.I know home audio well, and I know what accurate, high-fidelity sound using live unamplified orchestral music as a reference sounds like.You aren't going to get this in a car.However, for the 99.9% ... 
What's up with Talon?
they look cool, too.the speakers, that is 
About the new Wilson Audio Watt/Puppy 8
Hifimaniac - I read your "David vs. Goliath" review.So pretty much you're saying that the Caravelles sound better than the MAXXs in your 13 x 18 ft room....That's like trying to drive a Farrari on a 10 foot track, you'd be better off with a go-kar... 
avoiding component purchase errors :part 2
9rw - Didn't your parents ever tell you "if you don't have anything nice to say...."If a thread bores you, don't read it, let alone actually replying to it. Why waste your precious time? 
Listening at very low volume
For those of you considering a quality pair of headphones... just get it over with, and buy a pair of Sennheiser 650s and a cheap tube headphone amp like a MG Head OTL or a MF X-Can.Guaranteed, it will be some of the best $500 something total you'... 
Audiophilelquidator.com ??
URL is down 
XM or Sirius
This is from WikiPedia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xm_radio"Audio channels on XM are digitally compressed using the aacPlus codec from Coding Technologies for most channels, and the AMBE codec from Digital Voice Systems for some voice channels. D... 
avoiding component purchase errors :part 2
MrTennis - For every 'hater' such as 9rw who spread their negativity on these forums, there are 10 others who appreciate and enjoy your posts.Even on this thread, it is clear to see that most found your original commentary interesting, and have po... 
ARIES 3 OR SUPER SCOUTMASTER
Kjl - What aspects of your current turntable's sonic performance do you find lacking? In what sense do you feel that upgrading your turntable to further up the VPI line will address these current problems that you are having?Why do you care whethe... 
Recommendation for small satellite speakers
Bose - Top of the line 
help me spend money-which high end speakers?
Wow.And your problem with the Jm Labs is.....?It amazes me that people are chiming in with recommendations before they have the slightest idea why you are dissatisfied with your Utopias. 
Tips for warming up Rotel + B&W system?
Stuartk - My intention is not to rain on anyone's parade...But - 2 things are going on here.1. You bought bad gear. If you have other local dealers around, try bringing home something like a PrimaLuna tube integrated and Von Sweikert speakers. Tha... 
Personal turntable/cartridge evolution
2000 - Rega P25 with Dynavector 10x4, Phonomena2003 - Denon 103 and 103R cartridges2004 - Supratek Syrah Phono2005 - Sota Sapphire with ET2 (arrived smashed, never heard it)2005 - Nottingham Spacedeck2005 - VPi HrJr2006 - back to a Rega P25.... 
Plinius 9100 or 9200
I think you would have a hard time coming up with any evidence that the 9100 is a superior product to the 9200.He's trying to sell you something, and audiophiles can claim anything sounds better than anything else, so it can't be proven to be a lie.