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What I really hate about some music
I’m sorry but this is one of the stupidest post I’ve ever read. I agree with Ron ribbons, if you don’t give examples we can’t know the validity, if ever, if your arguments.     
How do you judge audio components and speakers?
I start with a high quality jazz recording, then some classic rock and finally some 80s pop. After that, I begin with my well known favorite songs. Regardless of that, what I value most is how well the speakers present the soundstage and how good ... 
Rank the top reference DACs you've heard
1ST CHORD QUTEST2ND CHORD MOJO3RD NAD M10 
Do You Ever Find Yourself Unable to Listen To Your System?
Yes. It happens usually when I over change my settings to get "better" sound and then I get a burn out and everything sounds bad. Hasn't happened recently though. 
How much reality do you really need?
Yes. All of it. Every piece of information. And it actually sounds quite good, gloriously good. At least that's what I get with my ATC SCM7 V3 speakers + my Chord Qutest DAC.  
Recommendation for detailed/analytical bookshelf speaker?
I was tempted to try and buy either the 11s or the 19s but I haven't had the chance to hear them. I bought the 7s without hearing them, based on the great reviews and yes, they are wonderful for nearfield. I wouldn't like spending more for the 19s... 
ATC SCM7 vs SCM11 ? Which one would you choose?
Please excuse the double post. Hi. I would like to thank everybody for their helpful answers and specially to all of those who recommended me ATC speakers. After reading your opinions and others from similar forums, since no SCM11 speakers where a... 
Recommendation for detailed/analytical bookshelf speaker?
Hi. I would like to thank everybody for their helpful answers and specially to all of those who recommended me ATC speakers. After reading your opinions and others from similar forums, since no SCM11 speakers where available at the moment (3 weeks... 
ATC SCM7 vs SCM11 ? Which one would you choose?
Wow, it's great to have a direct interaction with the official distributors of ATC in USA. Thank you very much for your response! Actually I just bought a pair of SCM7 from a seller in USA AUDIO MART. That seems to be the only way to experience fi... 
ATC SCM7 vs SCM11 ? Which one would you choose?
My room is  12'12" x 19'3". Thank you, 
Recommendation for detailed/analytical bookshelf speaker?
Hello. It's been hard to find ATC SCM11 speakers online in USA stores. In a placed called US AUDIO MART, there's someone selling a pair of ATC SCM7 speakers. I've read very good reviews about the SCM7, as well about the SCM11 and SCM19. Do you thi... 
Recommendation for detailed/analytical bookshelf speaker?
Thank you very much for all the suggestions. @b_limo , thank you for the detailed comparison between the ATCs and the LS50. I'm more and more close to try and buy the ATC SCM11. If the are as revealing as the LS50 but also managed to keep it someh... 
Recommendation for detailed/analytical bookshelf speaker?
Hi. In terms of making bad recordings (e.g. some awesome 80s and 90s tracks that while great were very bad/cheaply recorded or the ones made under the loudness war), being that both speakers (KEF LS50 and ATC SCM11) are known for being detailing, ... 
Recommendation for detailed/analytical bookshelf speaker?
Hello everyone. I'm here reporting my latest tests. First I must say I've learnt to things: i) How good this forum is! I posted in other forums as well but this is the one with the best responses, most opinions and helpful members and ii) How näiv... 
Recommendation for detailed/analytical bookshelf speaker?
THANK YOU very much to all for all the suggestions! I'm very grateful.   @tlinkie : Thank you for the suggestions! You almost read my mind because this last Friday I received my Wharfedale Diamond 225 and yesterday I placed an order for a pair ...