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What is the standard for judging a systems sound?
Zaikesman is right. Only my opinion matters, so Bomarc your system sucks, because it isn't the same as mine. Unless of course there is an objective standard.I want there to be an objective standard so I have something real with which to measure my... 
Klyne vs Krell pre-amps, which is sounds better?
Sean, I tried once but I bit my tongue and haven't done it since. 
What is the standard for judging a systems sound?
bomarc, then your system sucks! 
would this Deter you from buying used gear????
If every honest hard working citizen had a gun the crooks, thieves and murderers might think twice about thier line of work. Then people would not need to engrave their names on audio equipment. 
What is the standard for judging a systems sound?
Newbee that's kind of what I was getting at from the outset. The average listener does not have enough information to determine if the music they are hearing sounds anything like the event recorded so they have to opt for a subjectively pleasing l... 
Klyne vs Krell pre-amps, which is sounds better?
Sdcampbell how can I find HiFi+ back issues? I tried using aol search engines but came up with nothing. 
What is the standard for judging a systems sound?
So it comes to this. I posted the question because I have thought for along time that what is reproduced by a good stereo should sound like instruments playing, not a record playing (or CD, SACD, cassette, or 8-track). Through the years my system ... 
what's the best pre amp
The next one. 
What is the standard for judging a systems sound?
Frogman, what I am saying is that a listener can only have a general idea what the original recording sounded like since there are too many variables in every concert.What type of violin did the soloist play, what type of flute was each flutist pl... 
What is the standard for judging a systems sound?
I happen to know for a fact that Nrchy is an idiot, so don't put much stock in what he says!Frogman, you raise a lot of valid points and I hope I can clarify some of what I intended to state.Thr issue is not that I would not be able to recognize v... 
I auditioned SACD today
I enjoyed your summary of your experience. So many of these threads are just blind praise or hatchet jobs. You recounted your valid experience and come to a thoughtful conclusion.While I have and enjoy a decent SACDP and have chosen another course... 
The best wall construction
Go to http://www.rivesaudio.com they can give lots of good advice, and/or act as consultants. 
How many audiophiles bi wire their speakers????
This is bi-amping, not bi-wiring. 
Vanderteen 5A's versus Wilson WattPuppy 7's
Did you listen to any other speakers in the same room so you could get a feel for the sonic characteristics of the room. If you know what the roomsounds like it is easier to get a feel for how the speakers sound.Which one of the auditioning system... 
What to upgrade next?
Remember, a speaker will never reproduce what doesn't get there from the front end, therefore all things being equal speakers are the least important componant in your system. No speaker will have a good spectrum of sound, good imaging or soundsta...