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Sold Sold Sold
@carlsbad2 yep …+1 ….bigtime . This is a just a basic informal and rudimentary bulletin board forum, with a first come, first serve mantra, “You snooze = You lose….. .” Seller does not know you and owes you nothing in the interim when there was... 
How many times can u visit a hifi store before it annoys the store if u plan on a purchase
It’s a business for the dealer and “Time is money” for the dealer .Why the confusion? Just fess up now, that it’s on your near future planned purchase; but you simply don’t have the necessary scratch right now. He will appreciate the candor, othe... 
How many times can u visit a hifi store before it annoys the store if u plan on a purchase
It’s a business for the dealer and “Time is money”  for the dealer .Why the confusion? Just fess up now, that it’s on your near future; but you simply don’t  have the necessary scratch right now. otherwise the dealer might get “the wrong end of t... 
The DAC Scam - Almost everyone believes the hype
@audiotroy ​​@loomisjohnson @soix  +1 ….. big time…. Simply put, “what makes a good DAC?”. Too many believe that the magic silver bullet secret to a good DAC lies in just choosing a “high-end” converter chip flavour of the day, Chip design is ... 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Im seeing CHRIS BOTTI in Toronto next week, and IL VOLO in Niagara Falls in three weeks time.  
Moon 330A versus 761
MY TAKE: based on suitably to perform its function, synergy with the rest of your system, and value for your buck.….and Ignoring two things: (1) I don’t have the specs on your speakers, so I’m assuming ( guessing?) they are not challenging and ha... 
Anybody having trouble getting near-your-asking-price for used gear ? (Plz. no hype)
@gordon Yep….. it’s at a 50% haircut threshold where success to sell generally facilitates buyer interest IMO MY TAKE: (1) there have been numerous too-oft repeating threads in most of the major audio forums, with certain types trying to bless... 
I should start with speakers. This I know. I’d like to establish a new system.
Im not going to push any personal faves that are generally highly biased . But may I offer some SYSTEM synergy general decision factors to consider .Picking your speakers first in isolation without a contemporaneous proper equal consideration to ... 
Ethernet Filters
Moving up the network filter food chain? Then think of these options. https://youtube.com/watch?v=nc3rEfat8u8&si=qaD7CVBw7WthQuc4   https://youtu.be/sDiHFYHKij4?si=F-hpdFH71_OJAJcd   https://youtu.be/UQXSTXFnzvo?si=FiMmAsALCJhUwX4Z      
Tuner choices: Tandberg or Luxman?
Tuners are a dying breed with all the network hi-rez streaming sources and worldwide internet radio station choices exploding. The FM tuner resale prices are trending down. MY TAKE: If you are going to use your FM tuner more than just rarely AN... 
Ethernet Filters
I’m assuming that you are not talking about ka-Ching MELCO AUDIO external box type filters that would be cost prohibitive , and without prejudice that I’ve never seen or even heard about doubling these up. OK …. the cost effective iFi Ethernet LA... 
What do the statistics say about the age of Audiophiles and the replacement rate?
YouTube : “40% Of Audiophiles Are Dying And No One Is Doing Anything About It!” His take : The average age of Audiophiles has risen significantly, and he cautions viewers with a dire warning that we may be a dying breed with little new blood com... 
DAC break-in question
Yep …. You betcha. Run-in time is important in high-end gear . ( I use “run-in” instead of an imperfect “break-in” ) MY TAKE: My MOON 280D MiND2 streamer/ network player/ dac initially suggested a minimum run-in period of about 200-300 hours . ... 
Bryston Bdp3 Upgade
I had the BDP-USB/BDA2 stablemates that were well built and good performers . BUT ….and it’s a big “ But” …. The BRYSTON Manic Moose digital interface is mired in 15 year old technology the frustrated the **** out of me.Even 3rd party software app... 
Does a good power conditioner reduce need for power supply upgrade?
Think first about running dedicated power lines direct from your electrical panel ALONG with audiophile grade wall receptacles as a best-step-up in audio performance.Add in a panel whole house SIEMENS surge protector at the panel. That’s a separat...