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Do people tire of audio forums?
Came back to forums after a year or so break. Not sure how this impacts the forum but in talking with people it seems like used gear sales are down. I think we came off a few years or scarcity and companies are up and producing again. Dealers are ... 
Dynaudio C1 vs C2
👆weed is legal now 😂 post is from 2008  
Amplifier Pairing with Coherent 15s
I almost bought them too but I just didn’t have the gonads to buy them without listening. Not knowing anything about the driver and the fact that every designer says they have the best bass… let us know your impressions please.  
Anyone has a reference system where amplification is SS ?
Fetish?   
What is meant exactly by the description 'more musical'?
My little Leben 300 is more musical than a dozen other amps I've owned. The music just flows out of it. Some amps control more than others but maybe that's what some speakers need. This is a difficult topic to nail down.  
Leben CS 600 ( Dumper tube ) Tube rolling
I have a few of these sitting around if you want to buy them. Interesting that you find they make a difference. Happy Thanksgiving!  
True high-end Speakers need a midrange
2 or 2.5 ways can be very satisfying and end game speakers. Maybe the audiophile wants to hear music from a certain amplifier that can’t be played effectively on a 3 way.  In my experience I’ve never been completely satisfied when the designer pus... 
Caladan Rumors and Insights
I’ll bet $100 that reviewer has a mullet again before the 2024 orders are filled.  
Klipsch Heresy vs Forte
I've had both of these in the latest series and the Cornwall. The Cornwall is the winner for it power and finesse, but the Forte (currently using) is a close second and Heresy is great too but just smaller in sound and impact. I've owned some pre... 
Zu audio
I grew up with a McIntosh A/D/S combination in a large room. Since 1998 a few brands I've owned are Totem, B&W, Verity, Devore, Fyne, Zu, Klipsch.  I thought the Zu Union was fast and fun. It didn't have the clarity I wanted but as it broke i... 
Leben CS 600 ( Dumper tube ) Tube rolling
I tried a few different ones. Didn’t notice any difference.   
Zu audio
I paid shipping to get my Zu Union speakers but they paid the return shipping. They extended my return. Very fair practice just didn’t love them.  
Which is better, a fussy speaker or a versatile one?
The versatile product typically gets boring because the performance is not quite up to the ability of the fussy (assuming the fussy can be better under x circumstance).  This is where the audiophile tests both speakers, and may lose tens to hundr... 
At what price is one considered an Audiophile.
When they start giving you their 2 cents.  
Help: Devore O/96 Integrated Amp + DAC suggestion
Always be cautious hooking up an old dried out amp to a beautiful speaker.