microdude

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Where should I Go Next?
Option No. 1. Contact The Cable Company and audition any cable, at all price points, to your hearts content. Be advised you will only receive credit on any audition.  No money back. However, they do have other audio products available for credit u... 
Moderator(s)
Sorry folks but the world has become an angry place and it is not getting better. Politics happens to be one main contributor. Do like WBF does. No politics and no religion. If one wishes to discuss these items, there are other forums available. K... 
Brands That Died
Had the Hafler amp and the Dahlquist DQ 10’s. Also had the New York Audio Labs Moscode amps. Company started by Harvey Rosenberg and George Kay. One of first hybrids on the market. And the Acoustat 1 + 1’s. Showing my age. Great stuff and fond mem... 
Volume considerations
Great discussions and some very insightful posts. When I had a CD based audio system, I always put a "post it" inside the case with date and volume level. One of the reasons I preferred a preamp, with remote, that had a volume display. Pretty simp... 
An Audio Amateur's question about McIntosh Audio
As others have said, they have tended to have a "bottom up" sound signature. Don't know if voicing has changed in current iterations. Julian Hirsch giving a bad review? A rarity.  
Adding a Subwoofer - REL T/9x?
Had one. Great sub. Should be relatively easy to integrate. I’d buy from Crutchfield or Music Direct. Both have audition, full money back guarantee. if you don’t like (maybe too small for your room size and HT use), you can always return and try o... 
Three things I’ve learned about listening.
We are all responsible for our own self induced neurosis.  Some learn to recognize that and deal with it in a responsible,  reasoned manner. Some don't. And of course there are many levels to this neurosis. The most important thing is to recognize... 
Tekton Double Impact SE vs Kef R7 Meta
This is like asking what flavor of ice cream you prefer.  
Please save me from an expensive mistake! Sonus Faber Amati Futura longevity concerns...
To the OP. If you are that worried about their useful life before failure, look elsewhere. That issue will always be in your head.  
I haven't been this excited in a while!
To the OP. IMHO, seems like you prioritize listening to gear versus music.  Enjoy the journey.   
Holy Holostages!!
 
Holy Holostages!!
 
Holy Holostages!!
Funny how these threads go. And quite predictable.   1)  Those who have tried the product and give personal observations as to their efficacy OR 2)  Those who haven’t tried the product but disparage it and call it ferry dust, with absolutely no...