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    ASR Needs A Power Index on the reviews

    This would be an easy got to index of all reviews in order of how well the device performed to how badly. I was just checking this site out and they had one and realized ASR did not have listing best to worst. I'd even create the spreadsheet if needed...
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    DB Systems Resistive Loading Kit -- Old school phono tuning

    Would this be a redundant point these days on current phono-pre's? http://www.dbsystemsaudio.com/DBP-6MC.jpg
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    Anyone find great unintended humor on Stereophile's comment section?

    This is hardly the best reach around back pat I can find. I just ran across it today. Edited "Back then, a pretty good record player could easily set you back $299, often more. The aforesaid calculator informed me that in today's money that would be...never mind, I won't spoil your fun. The...
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    Who would you consider to be an Ethical Manufacturer in the Audio Business?

    I'm talking about audio companies that hyperbolize their product's ability to make a system sound better for a price that exceeds what gold costs per ounce--or whatever comparison you'd like to use. I've always considered DECWARE a DIY who does business fare. One the other end of the spectrum...
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    Archimago asks CHATGPT questions about Audio and Audiophile

    This one is pretty strong: Arch: What is the current understanding of the value of high priced audiophile cables more than $1000? Is there enough evidence that they sound different to be worth putting much money into purchasing them? ChatGPT: The current scientific understanding is that...
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    UHQR Steely Dan - All releases

    I'm keep reading this glowing reviews from these special one step or UHQR vinyl releases. Sure, they're cool. How hard are these to really re-master? They're already considered some of the best recorded albums of all time. It seems like these albums are low hanging fruit and I can't imagine it...
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    Ridiculousness of Pink Floyd’s upcoming DSOTM Box set

    It’s a loose count but I think what you get for $300 is 12+ versions of Dark Side and another multiple of the Wembley show. WTH!?! Would I like it? Sure but I’m not paying for all those versions of an album I already own on vinyl and SACD. Im sure it will sell out. Please tell me I’m dumb for...
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    Idaho Murders

    Anyone up for discussing that this Bryan Kohberger might be more intelligent than most think? Was he a horrible mass killer by leaving bread crumbs everywhere? Or was does he have some brilliant get out of jail bed crumb...
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    Very cool site shows Animated Chart the History of Music Sales through Time.

    https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/visualized-the-rise-and-fall-of-music-sales-by-format/?utm_source=Visual+Capitalist+Infographics+%28All%29&utm_campaign=3832bda5e8-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_01_11_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_31b4d09e8a-3832bda5e8-46058413
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    TUBE AMPS AND DISTORTION

    Just a question: Is the distortion a creation of the tubes or the transformer? If transformer, what are tubes offering to the audio as it is expelled? Same goes with tubes and DAC--what exactly are tubes adding to help a Digital Audio Converter? Some very intelligent folks here and figured...
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    Rebuilding my old Mission 772

    These speakers have been sitting in a closet the past year and I decided to make them a project only to try it out. I’m going to replace the 5 1/4 Drivers (nominal length) and maybe the the tweeters (they’re in solid shape being silk) and the crossovers. I’m not going to throw much money on the...
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    Audio Consulting - Silver Rock OPT NOS DAC

    Any ever heard of this DAC? I'd love to see Amir test it. The specs are interesting as well. https://www.atelier13-usa.com/audio-consulting-nos-opt-dac SCAM? NOS DAC 16bit / 44.1 KHz Proprietary S/PDIF Input circuit ... the absolutely essential key to unlocking much of the "magic" Four...
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    Third World Speaker Build

    Interesting look at a DJ style speaker being built in a street side store in India.
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    Anyone read the latest from archimago's take on Stereophile editorial? Linked here:

    It's VERY good. It’s towards the Stereophile editorial that snuck in a jab at Amir. https://archimago.blogspot.com/2022/07/summer-musings-on-stereophiles-quackery.html
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    Why are AVR’s cheaper than Integrated?

    I believe I know. I’ve been in the hobby for three decades and have only owned two channel (stereo)— analog and digital. However, Im bored and looking at getting into multi-channel for my SACD, BluRay, and CDs. I’m looking at some AVR’s under $1k and am blown away at the amenities I get. Is...
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    No longer for sale: Emotiva BasX 2 - Nice small amplifier with an XPS1 Phono Preamp MC/MM Adjustable

    All like new with original boxes. Looking for $350 and will go to Ebay this weekend. I know this forum isn't busy for Buy/Sell, but figured I'd list it. S/H is cost to ship your preference based on stock dimensions and weight in Emotiva box. I'll let you know if interested. Picture...
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    FS: Rega P1 Stock Phenolic Black Platter

    Standard P1 black platter. Like new and comes with Rega felt mat (which is actually more costly online) $40 + $7 SH Here's Rega's Marketing for it: 23 mm, higher mass, phenolic platter with improved flywheel effect for improved speed stability
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    FS: Rega Carbon Cartridge/Styli - About 15 hours use.

    Basically like new as It came with my P1. Have mounting bolts for it as well. $35 S/H Free.
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