john1
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| Why so many ads It's clearly not necessary for ad revenue to do ads in this way as AG's competitors clearly show. They also have ads but not intrusive ones & never mixed in with users ads pretending to be the same until they're clicked on. | |
| Why so many ads Switching to US Audiomart also works. It's as if AG is actually trying to drive people there. 1/2 the AG ads are also on USA anyways because its free &good insurance. | |
| Stereophile review of the $30,000 tekton speakers "The mid array is a good idea in theory, i.e., the mid range covered by small "tweeter sized" drivers ---> associated IR ---> perceived increase in resolution/clarity/etc. But, in practice, it doesn’t blow other conventional speakers out of ... | |
| Mcintosh MCD-12000 So I take it no one has listened to it and (meaningfully hopefully) commented on that aspect of it - first.? | |
| How rare is an audiophile HiIFI+ last year said this: "The percentage of the population under the age of 42, but old enough to be interested in audio is 43%." Those older are considered more inclined towards audio. The increasing population growth results in, "in financial... | |
| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? I was at the Audiofest show In Toronto Canada a few months ago & by far & away the best sounding server, in at least 2 rooms, was the latest Baetis Reference series. It sounded like music in a way nothing else did. I did not run into Gri... | |
| Speakers for a unique small room Someone needs to point out the obvious here. If you have $2500 to spend you really ought to be looking at speakers priced in the $5000 range that are now in your approximate price range, on AG & likely other competitive sites. There are numero... | |
| What is your opinion of single driver speakers Sacrificing the frequency extremes with such ferocity (extraordinary determination if you like) is an acquired taste. At a minimum, but certainly an entirely different mind set then almost any norm. That’s fine of course, but some pretty complicat... | |
| Pass labs upgrade path In regards to a point systembuilder (the OP) brought up & jetter responded to, the only way buyers & sellers are officially allowed to communicate directly is if the seller has paid 4% of their asking price upfront for a 30 day ad (Regardl... | |
| What is the Best Sounding Stand Mount Speaker in the world? Hiding in plain sight is the often overlooked (but never under rated when heard) ESTELON XC DIAMOND. SOA drivers (ceramic & Diamond) in an equally SOA cabinet. Widely agreed to have transparency & balanced musical sound second to nothing e... | |
| Power Cables and Wall Sockets Please ignore those offering the best theoretical advice they know - w/o having heard the difference a genuinely good power cable can make in a typically competent, electrical system. Upgrading the socket to at least a hospital grade outlet or a... | |
| Sonus faber choices - help me decide There's a pair of Amati Futuras going for 16 on AG in Chicago from a store that's reputable. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9h1e0-sonus-faber-armati-futura-grey-chrome-full-range | |
| Class A: Accuphase vs Pass Labs house sound? What speakers would the electronics be powering? That makes all the difference in the world i answering this. | |
| KEF Blade Two - Unbelieveable There is indeed an interim step between your LS50s & a new Blade. It’s the latest Blade, used. This one has been advertised for only a week (latest model) but would likely be available for half price with a little negotiating. You might want ... | |
| NORDOST SORT FUT VS. ISOACOUSTICS GAIA Absolute Sound did reviews of critical mass, Nordost sort fut & compared it with something else. Very informative. CM worked very well but took time to break in & the Nordost produced positive results but not as much as others, was the str... |