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Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? Bus pass	940
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE Magnepan 1.6	717
Has anyone heard the VPI Classic yet Here is another review from today: http://www.hemagazine.com/VPI_30th_Anniversary_Classic_Review I ended up buying one months ago. It sounds incredible and the build quality is . . .	95
Does anyone out there NOT hear a difference in CD I'm using a classe ca 300 power-amp and a Rogue Metis tube pre-amp. I also have Usher 6371 floorstanding speakers	81
The most haunting music you ever heard? One of my neighbors was playing some spooky music on their porch for halloween	73
Great systems in butt-ugly rooms True, it is apparent that many people have allocated all of their money for a stereo or they just don't give a hoot about how the room looks. I have noticed this though, why spend . . .	71
what is the best amp you've ever heard VTL monoblocks	67
Buying used vs. New I'm starting to gravitate towards buying new and getting less, just for the peace of mind. Currently I'm considering a Mcintosh power amp, if I buy new I can get a mc402, if I buy . . .	61
Best Power amps in $7000 range to add to this. I've never realized, but I've noticed there is a perception that Mcintosh is like the "bose" of high end audio. This seems like non-sense because the . . .	46
New Magnepan 1.7 R The 1.6 was the bane of my existence for 8 years. I switched every component around them thinking my lack of enthusiasm for my system couldn't possibly be the maggies. I use to . . .	43
Magnepan, How Low Can You Go...power-wise In my experience, 300 wpc was enough to play Lawrence Welk at moderate volumes. If you like Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Yes, Hendrix, The Who, Beatles, Nine Inch Nails or pretty much . . .	36
turning my system on during lightning storms I wouldn't chance it. As soon as I hear thunder I run to the system and unplug all of the components from the wall. Unless your system is a GPX boombox, I'd unplug	32
Best version of Moody Blues "Days of Future Passed Thanks, I'll look for MFSL	26
Mcintosh or Classe I'd like to hear from someone who went from a Classe CA-300 to a Mac 402. That is the amp I have and the one I'm currently looking at swapping out for	26
Nearfield listening about 6ft. or closer from the speakers	25
Recommendation of a good nearfield speaker I'd like to sit between 3-5 feet and use stands. I want something where the sound wraps around my head like headphones. Not a speaker with a deep soundstage that fills the room	20
pre-amp unacceptable noise level? I've tried cheater plugs with no luck. It's a Rogue Metis	20
Rogue Metis pre amp I'll be pairing it with a Classe CA-300 power amp and Usher 6381's. I'm replacing a Classe cp-35, which is about 20 years old. I'm assuming it can't be any noisier than that one	18
Does your system do things better in the dark? Listening in the dark is essential. Luckily I discovered this early on. If you really want to experience crazy imaging and 3d life-like soundstage try smoking the pipe	18
I'm convinced: my Power Conditioner was ruining... Save your money. I went through multiple conditioners that INCREASED the noise level in my system. Even my wife, who could care less about audio, agreed that the conditioners were. . .	18
Older Cd Players vs. new ones Rogue Metis Pre Classe CA 300 Power Usher 6371 speakers (just sold some Magnepan 1.6) Kimber Kables Music Hall mmf-7.1/grado reference audio research ph3 phono pre	17
Table/Cartridge price ratio So, an $800 cartridge is WAY beyond the point of diminishing return	17
Comments about Nottingham quirks Basically, most of the beef is with the tonearm and it's lack of "fingerlift" and the "stupidity" of not having any way to secure the arm when not in use. Also. . .	14
Most Reliable CDPs? My Pioneer Elite pd-65 has lasted 15 years without a problem. And it is the piece that has stayed in my system ever since it was introduced. It sounds as good, if not better than a. . .	13
Does your system sound better or worse? Good point Imin2u! I meant that also, it's probably the ultimate tweak	13
gallo reference 3.0 positioning? You probably just don't like the speakers. Period. I went through this non-sense with Maggie 1.6. I'd move it here, move it there, tilt it back, forward, near, far, use resistors, . . .	12
New music on vinyl I'm finding stuff at the local used record store that sounds great. As long as you don't crank it up too loud it is probably 90% as good as the new reissues. In fact I bought . . .	12
Usher owners who chose 6 series over be series? That is exactly what I thought. I had the option of getting the 6 series or the be 718 and I chose the 6 series	12
SACD releases You are right. I just hope someone continues to release a few titles other than classical and jazz, although I don't mind those. For some reason it seems DVD audio is getting more . . .	12
Grado Cartridge questions..... I have a Music Hall MMF-7 with a Grado Reference and it sounds great	11
Ideas on the Usher AC-20? I recently picked up some Usher cp-6371's and they sound ridiculously good. So, I can't comment on the sound of these, I can say the model I have is very good. They play all music . . .	9
What system do you get your audio epiphany on? Kublakahn, I heard that same record at a dealer on a Avalon/VAC/J.A. Mitchell system and was totally stunned. Clearly one of the best reproductions of music I've ever heard	9
Mcintosh Volume control acting erratic My problems is not only does it get stuck, but it changes on it's own. I have a computer modem within 3 feet and am wondering if that could cause it	8
Adcom GFA 555 amp upgrades My dad got a gfa 555 years ago and it was the one that originally gave me my Audiophile epiphany. He still uses it and it's going strong. I don't know if you'd really gain anything. . .	8
Did anyone see the Rolling Stone article? "can you describe the article in a bit more detail, as i don't subscribe to RS (or watch much TV)? thanks." It was about how engineers are now mastering the music for . . .	8
Bauhaus on 180g vinyl? The original pressings probably sound better. I also have a pressing of the Sky's gone out from Japan which sounds awesome. Joy Division has some new 180g vinyl out now too I . . .	6
Room size for large speakers? I auditioned speakers that are 46" tall that sounded great in the room they were in. I got a great deal on a larger model of the same brand which is 49.5" tall so I . . .	6
Discontinued Usher speakers Why would they keep the 6311 though? I wonder if the other models weren't selling very well	5
Tweeter height	5
What is your experience with the Totem Mani-2 sig. I'm using a Cambridge audio 840c and Mcintosh mc-402 with a Mcintosh 2200. I also use the wadia ipod dock with the cambridge	4
Replacement tonearm for Music Hall I decided to go ahead and upgrade to an MMF 7.1. The mmf-5 was the first table I purchased as an adult audiophile, as I had many turntables as a kid but they were always cheap crap. . .	4
Wadia itransport troubleshooting I figured it out. I forgot to update my ipod software	3
Reducing cd tray noise Sure I'll try it. Not quite sure what you mean by open and close rattle. It rattles when it is open? My noise is when a disc is spinning you can hear the disc scratching against . . .	3
SACD player noise I figured 17 years later the digital technology would have been improved and I also wanted to give SACD a try. In the store it sounded great - until I got home and was listening in. . .	3
Mcintosh amps with Ushers Just what I wanted to hear. Thanks	2