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12 wire compared to Nordost Blue Heaven Speaker Cable?
With Ali express you can built a $30,000 system for $300. Only think is most of their products are counterfeit. You may or may not be able to tell the difference.  
Help me understand the current amp market
There are lots of different types of amps and budgets. You might want to narrow your question a little. What are your speakers? Do you like class a, tubes, digital. You will find people in all different camps.  
Comparing Rythmik F12 and F12G: Which is Better for Music and Movies?
@Soix this was around 8 years ago. I ran them together for years and occasionally would turn one off and run the other. Hard to say but I feel the 12G had more foundation, a greater stability, maybe went a little deeper but probably not.  I know ... 
Comparing Rythmik F12 and F12G: Which is Better for Music and Movies?
I can vouch for the F12G and Rythmik. I purchased one along with the SVS3000. I kept them both for years before moving on. I'd say out of the 2 the F12G was better and more adjustable. The nice thing about the SVS however is they have an app that ... 
Audioquest or Nordost for speaker cable
I had a full Frey 2 Nordost loom years ago with the QX4, QB8, the whole nine yards. This was with Leben electronics and Devore speakers.  I loved this setup and always thought if one was to get into Nordost the Frey was the sweet spot. Over time ... 
Focal v Wilson
@edelbby, you have some really great classic and desirable gear, no doubt. IMO you are out pacing your gear at a similar pace by looking at a once classic "high end" speaker.  I've spent lots of time with the WP8, and it was much better than the ... 
must you play music to break in tubes
I've tapped the tube of tubes with a pencil eraser before with excellent results. Now I'm not telling you to do this, but I'd do it again if I had a little static or popping before giving up on them. That said, the seller might be full of it as s... 
Focal v Wilson
I was passed down some old McIntosh gear and while I loved the nostaligic feeling I felt like I was driving a 74 Cadillac with a faulty sway bar, bald tire and a dirty carburetor. The feeling of me being 10 years old wore off in few weeks and I ju... 
1960 Klipsch Heresy Value
There is a good site that combines most sold hifi gear from the bigger players. It's called hifi shark. it's pretty easy to use, just make sure you are looking at sold and not listed items. It's not perfect because it gives you the last "listed" p... 
Verity Audio Parsifal Ovation
This is what happens when you smoke too much weed.  
New Synergistic Master Fuse
Anyone have a 2 amp purple that you want to sell on your journey to meet the master?  
Audiogon Seller Communication
"Tvad was a great buyer except he got me arrested. Happy to do business with him again."  lol  
How you know your system is improving?
I'd like to add that your senses, mind and attitude are all part of your endeavor. Sounds cliche but your mind will expand and learn over time, your senses will become more acute because you're are focusing your energy on them. Your attitude or se... 
Proac K6 Signature, Sonus Faber Amati Tradition,Verity Audio Amadis, Kharma DB-9
I somewhat agree with Toronto416. I've also heard that the speakers are relatively indestructible (blowing) as far as the drivers are concerned. My concern would be if someone put a broomstick or something through a driver. Who will fix it? Are t... 
The receiver was my intro to HiFi! What say you?
@bigwave1 I bought a pair of Bose 401's from Crazy Eddie.