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Which is the most important part of a stereo system?
For many years I believed it to be the speakers, but after experiencing a hi-end system in a room before it was (properly) treated acoustically, then after the room was properly treated, the difference was nothing short of stunning.Again, the syst... 
DAC OR NO DAC???
My experience from earlier this year: I've listened to a system that consisted of the B&W 802 D3's, The Bryston BP 26 pre-amp, Bryston 4B cubed amp, Bryston BDA 3 using high end HDMI cable fed from the oppo UDP-203.  then the DAC was removed f... 
Speakers least affected by room acoustics
I find it baffling how people will drop thousands upon thousands of dollars on equipment (and thousands on cable - which I find rediculus for multiple factual reasons I won't get into here) but limit their budget severely when it comes to accoutic... 
Best Subwoofer To Use With A Two Way Speaker System
Hey, Perazz...I recently purchased the JL Audio e112 to add the extra low end to my B&W 804's.  My decision to purchase the sub was due to a review (yes, I know it's not the best way to purchase a piece of audio equipment).  But I did have a s... 
Fastest way to correct hifi system?
I wouldn't  say this is the fastest way but the better way for better gains and satisfaction: focus on acoustics of the room.  period.   Too many audiophiles tweak their systems with expensive cables, power conditioners, and even components and sp... 
Parasound A21 In Mono vs. Parasound JC1's
Perfect.  I got the technical answers I'm looking for (and was fully educated as well)Oh, and I'm currently running B&W 804's.  I'm focusing more on 2 channel and therefore want to start upgrading to new components.I appreciate all of the grea...