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Why do Tube Amps sound more romantic v SS amps
  I find this post most rewarding to read  for the manner in which each post was written and the the content contained within directed at individuals not having the knowledge base most of you have. Very informative! Thanks to all for your insight... 
Nearly all manufacturers do not advertise/exhibit their product measurements? Why?
I find it fun,educational and amusing learning about gear but you can get lost in all the variables that come into play. Keep it simple stupid applies to audio ultimatly Ears carry the day.    
Why do so many sellers take offense to offers on their listings?
As an old dude on a fixed income I look for value in quality used audio gear. I do my due dilegence and know within reason what the product offered is worth. I also will only purchase used gear close to home that is in excellent working condition.... 
What was the last CD you bought (Name, and year issued)?
I saw an ad for 600 classical CDs for $150. They are all brand new but older from 1980.-2010.Most top labels from Sony, London, DG,and even a few from Telarc. At .25 a CD and all the major composers represented,I am in no rush to stream, maybe in ... 
Ali Baba
Buyer Beware purchased a $ 13 knockoff(looked legit from the outside) of a few hundred dollar  Cardas interconnect just to see what's up.  Junk is what's up. Note it would send my amp into clipping, weird. Took the interconnect  apart poor solderi... 
What does Q mean in speaker specifications?
The Q is part of the continuum.  
Using battery power to go off the City's power grid
So can the battery option be built into an amp? Outlet power comes into the amp and is stored in batteries which are then used to drive the system. Similar to amps that play class A for the first 10 watts then A/B after that. So internal batteries... 
Review: The Audiogon Discussion Forum itself 😉
Mine is more personal I would like to know why I have been cut off from posting a topic for discussion? This happened today after last night when I answered the OP's request to give the best and worst company's customer support?  Also, what does ... 
Canton Reference 9k opinions
I  contacted Canton in Germany asking what they would set the cross-over of the sub for the 9k reference they responded somewhere between 50 and 60 Hz.  
Which pair of speakers changed your Hifi life?
Snell 2c mk2 with Adcom electronics Woo really missed them when I switched to canton 9K monitors and Technics Integrated sug 700, that is until I added a SVS SB1000 pro sub. Forgetaboutit this system crushes the Snells in all respects. I might al... 
The new dynamic in speaker pricing
  But we are talking about the.01% of the top 1% who can afford a million bucks for those speakers. If any of you .01% are listening please send me your old gear for free of course.  
What's better, one conductor or two conductors for an RCA interconnect?
optimize and oldrooney I learned a bit from both of your responses. I have a purely digital system (can't afford analog). My integrated amp has three connection options (no XLR go figure) so for the fun of it, I have my CD player connected via lin... 
I CONFESS: I Need Additional Chemical Input
Decades ago "Rain X" was the chemical you put on CDs. I will admit I do not recall if it improved the sound quality but what it did do was save a number of CDs with light scratches and abrasions that caused the CD to skip. Deep scratches however w... 
How did you get started in this hobby
From reading the responces it looks like physical head tramma, electro shock,genetic predispositon,and the influnce of significent others are the root causes of becoming an audiophile lol. 
How did you get started in this hobby
These are fun reads of our earliest exposure to audio and also of the retailers and friends that fostered our education and exposure to what audio could be.