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New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
I would not describe it as a little tweak. The new drivers are something else  
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
It started a Stereophile Class A (lower frequence restricted) speaker. In the follow-up review, John Atkinson concluded, " I recommend it even more highly than I did the original."@prof My favorite line from the review was "it send shivers down my... 
How many of us are truly satisfied with their systems?
I was truly satisfied $10K ago.   
Why all or most audiophiles are men?
You know it is true. Understanding why it is true is beyond my skill set.  
Business Ethics in the Audio Industry
I think you complain too much.  
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
I can tell you how the new version sounds, and I am twinkly eyed.  
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
You may be right.  
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
 @erik_squires Predicting changes in sound based on specs is hard to do. Have you heard these speakers? 
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
I found this white paper on the Seas Graphene drivers very interesting.  http://www.seas.no/images/SEAS_Graphene_White_Paper.pdfThe cones are cast magnesium and then machined, so the edge of the cone is thinner than the center.  They are then coat... 
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
Compare the 2006 Porsche Cayman with the 2019 model. The 2006 Cayman is a great car. The 2019 model is even better.  
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
No. 
Anything wrong with PS Audio DirectStream DACs?
I am certain a troll, not to be named, disagrees with the Stereophile review.  
Anything wrong with PS Audio DirectStream DACs?
There is a short review of the PS Audio Direct Stream DAC in Stereophile. It is worth reading. 
Is Jim Smith's Book"Get Better Sound"Best Book ?
I really like Jim’s book. If you are experienced in this hobby, it gives you that last 10%, the best 10% that makes big differences otherwise easily missed. Jim was gracious personally with his time at RMAF.  
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
@astewart8944 I would take one step further. The Joseph Audio speakers respond well to the front end electronics. The better the front end, the better the music. They, however, are not capable, like any other speaker, of a fixing a flawed signal f...