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The best plug in filter ever!
@normb : i think I’ll wait for some legitimate data, not anecdotes. What is your definition of “legitimate data” and why? Thank you      
Top 3 Headphones
I used to be pretty heavy on headphones a few years ago, and back then, the Focal Utopia was my favorite one. I went through many headphones.   There is a new 2022 Focal Utopia, now retailing for $5,000. Yet to hear it, but I am curious.   I d... 
New MOFI speaker (Andrew Jones)
Nothing new here. They used to hook up ELAC speakers to amps 50 (fifty) times their price back then  
Streamer upgrade? follow up.
  Aurender , auralic is a joke they are the first streamer/ dac recommended by 99% of people here and most of this guys are dealers and so on Totally disagree. I would personally never use Aurender, until they decide to do Roon, so no horse o... 
Streamer upgrade? follow up.
@ianrmack : I'm just looking for objecticity and your resposnse only confirms my main objection: You cant describe the sonic benefits and instead collapse under the weight of your own convictions in your more expensive choice. So you expect ot... 
Streamer upgrade? follow up.
certainly WOULD give it a try but I need WiFi connection and have a perfect 800mb connection. Lumin, aurender, auralic all require direct Ethernet and that would be a pain as I have a 120 yo home with thick brick walls. Bingo! Now you have a go... 
All NEW T+A Solitaire S Series Speakers For 2022 : SPEAKERS Like NO Others !
@noromance : I was clearly not addressing you. I don’t spend $40K on speakers either.   
Powered speakers show audiophiles are confused
@ricevs : if arguing with the speaker dude seems like deja vu, you are not dreaming. He has been here before multiple times, banned all times. Here is a full list of his previous (all banned) usernames:   thespeakerdude    cindyment2   oddio... 
Streamer upgrade? follow up.
I always find it amusing when someone so confidently proclaims they can't imagine anything better than what they have right now :) Yup!   It’s OK. Human nature. Totally explainable   
All NEW T+A Solitaire S Series Speakers For 2022 : SPEAKERS Like NO Others !
jasonbourne52 2,541 posts 12-23-2022 at 02:32pm  $40K? I'd rather spend it on a sports car!   1) I highly doubt you have $40,000 to spend on anything. Totally fine. Most people don’t.   2) Sports car for ... 
Convincing your local dealer to let you try speakers at home
Well, let’s face it: convincing a dealer to let you audition speakers (Full size not half speakers aka “bookshelves”) at home is very difficult. Unless the dealer is a friend, not just any dealer. Much easier with cables, components, etc.  
I have found out why new cables and tweaks actually work!
  @galverado : Then why are you posting on a “cables and tweaks” thread? Not sure who has a dog on this fight. And why “Fight” anyways? Are you here perceiving there is a war you have a duty to fight?  
I have found out why new cables and tweaks actually work!
tall, wooden things to put behind their speakers, They are called “acoustic panels “. Google it. Acoustic panels ARE a thing for audio  
I have found out why new cables and tweaks actually work!
@galvarado69 : did you actually read the article you posted? Everyone has a Google Machine these days.   It was not a controlled test. It was an Internet poll. Which are typically only attended by cable deniers like yourself. Copy / paste: ———-... 
T+A elektroakustik HV Series Components
The h590 has even a touch more.  More of what? Watts at 8 Ohms? Or 4 Oms. You realize it’s not just about that, right?    Again, I have no clue whether what’s missing is amp related. Can be anything