mapman
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| Is it possible to be an audiophile and be happy with what you have The two are not mutually exclusive. So yes.You can argue that the most hard core audiophiles are never satisfied and have the time to continuously try to push forward towards whatever it is that they are seeking whereas some care just as much but... | |
| Servers: Are we there yet? My experience over the last 8 years or so is for CD resolution streaming, wifi need not be a problem as long as functioning properly and connections are strong(say >80%). That is with good quality gear designed to stream CD res audio or high... | |
| Synergistic Red Fuse ... Fascinating Fuse thread.The problem I have is I can change nothing and things may still sound subtly different to me day by day, listening session by listening session for reasons unknown. But the differences are subtle and seldom ever affect my e... | |
| Audio Research discontinuing lower lines components? Too bad, I own and have liked ARC but oh well someone else will fill the niche if needed. I wonder if their tube replacement and service costs will skyrocket as well? If it does I will strongly consider dumping this brand now. | |
| What's up with the ridiculous offers?!? The OP may well have been one of those dealers who lowball offers here in order to buy cheap and resell that have been mentioned. Trying to deter the competition. | |
| I have seen some Interesting comments about Mcintosh lately FWIW I would never wear a Rolex.I grew up down the road from the Hamilton Watch factory. An American classic. At normal PSIs anyhow.Lets face it it not that hard to keep accurate time these days. Just like its not that hard any longer to have ... | |
| Baltimore MD ej I am in NW Baltimore County, about halfway out to Mount Airy. Maybe there will be some new interest. | |
| I notice a lot of reviewers buy the sample piece It's an endorsement but not the ultimate unless the list price is paid. Cmon this is America where money always speaks loudest. . Could reviewers on the take possibly surprise anyone. | |
| When I have seen people listing their systems lately I used to rip to wav now exclusively to flac. I download purchased tracks as well on occasion. | |
| When I have seen people listing their systems lately I keep all my CDs both for archiving as well and on display. Stored CDs on otherwise flat walls are good for room acoustics to-boot. | |
| When I have seen people listing their systems lately Swamp I use Plex app for remote play. It can access my server at home or download local copies of files though I have not leveraged that feature yet. Also creates playlists of similar tracks like Pandora or of music of a particular mood with d... | |
| I've Noticed Lately That There's Threads About Being Noticed Lately Rappers may bolt if taters the president. 📉 | |
| I notice a lot of reviewers buy the sample piece Reviewing has its perks I'm sure. 🎁 | |
| When I have seen people listing their systems lately I log many hours each week listening to tracks on my music server. 90% of my listening time. I rip all new CDs to server up front. Have not played a cd since about 2009. CDs are fine but listening off a music server with good streaming software... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? I've heard it all over the years. Many speakers have their unique charms but I find none as satisfying musically overall as my big F5s. The 100s also but only in a smaller room. No tubes needed but one or two further upstream cannot hurt. |