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What's the most overrated or overpriced piece of equipment you own, have owned or come by?

This hobby of ours is extremely rewarding, but can also be very expensive. I don't mind paying the big bucks (if I can afford it) for better sound. But many companies out there take advantage of us poor bastards and sell us snake oil equipment at exorbitant prices. Well...This is your chance to share with other Audiogonners.

This is your chance to GET EVEN :-)
mozart4040
mozart4040 OP
1 posts
 
To summarize the discussion so far,,,,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKSPOUEuqAE
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kenny928
47 posts
 
Krell KSA 300!  Oh my that was a painful experience.  Sorry to offend any Krellophites!
uncledemp
716 posts
 
Back when had some vintage gear, I had Pioneer HPM100’s and JBL4312’s. I walked on my lips to get them and found I had a sensitivity to a resonance in their midrange area. Both found happy homes, but I wanted to like them!

I was also lucky enough to have owned (second hand) two Rotel disc players that quickly developed laser problems. When I called the Rotel distributor they basically said I asked for it by buying preowned. I took it like a man, but was somewhat surprised by the conversation. Overall my preowned purchases have been great, thankfully.
coli
291 posts
 
PS Audio Directstream DAC. It’s borderline scam. Audiophile cables/connectors are next on the list.
dbtom2
382 posts
 
Hey coli, tell me more. That DAC is on my audition shortlist. Why didn't you like it?

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