vladtheimpala

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NAD M23 Stereo Amplifier: Best Amp Ever Bench Tested?!?
jUNk!!! -angry jerry  
The MoFi Mess and TAS rolling over for them
I used to read TAS back in the 70s when it was literally a pamphlet format with zero ads. It seemed credible to me at the time. Today? Not so much.  
What’s your latest high-end audio purchase?
Second pair of KEF R3 speakers, which I intend to configure as a line array with my existing pair and dual Martin Logan 1100X powered subs with ARC.  
Where did you buy your first audio gear?
House of Stein on Portage Ave. in Winnipeg, 1972. A small Sansui integrated, Dual 1210 TT and some small speakers which forgettable brand I don't recall. Before long I upgraded to some 15" Tannoys and SAE separates at my brother-in-law's urging sh... 
Roger Waters and Graham Nash on The Band.
I concur. There will be another musical ensemble like The Band, truly unique in rock and roll history.  
NAD M23 Stereo Amplifier: Best Amp Ever Bench Tested?!?
Looks very interesting, unlike that Rogue Audio junk :)  
What is the added value of a streamer over a networked dedicated Computer
Paul McGowan (PS Audio) has a recent Youtube video which responds to this very question.  
The new dynamic in speaker pricing
Grand Karma Enigma $1,000,000.00 USD Moon Audio Opulence $1,100,000.00 USD Transmission Audio Ultimate $2,000,000.00 USD Cessaro Horn Acoustics Omega 1 $1,000,000.00 USD Kipnis’ Outer Limits Theater $6,000,000.00 USD Kharma Enigma Veyron 1D $... 
Interesting ASR review of small GR Research speaker kit
True, perhaps ASR blows but 3" woofers? Um no, unless you don't like bass.    
Dynaudio - Made in China vs Denmark
My current made in China KEF R3s are impeccable in every respect. OTOH, my former (made in London) 1979 Tannoy HPD315 coaxial drivers were somewhat shabbily assembled, in particular with a wrinkle in the foam surround of one of the woofers, and u... 
What do you use to keep high gloss speakers clean?
Feather duster or Swiffer, no liquids whatsoever. Buff out any fingerprints with a microfiber cloth only. I had black high gloss speakers for two years in a south facing room with floor to ceiling windows and I am picky about appearance. I have hi... 
Integrated Amp Suggestions
Kinki Studio EX-M1+  
Best streamer for a returning audio guy
I concur with Bluesound. Nothing in the industry comes close to the value and the interface is the best in the business.  
Your sub experience: Easy or hard?
Started off with one, added another shortly thereafter with good success and a bit of trial and error. It is essential that you choose a sub or subs with room correction for best results, if you do not otherwise already have RC elsewhere in your ... 
All New Yamaha NS-2000A Loudspeakers Are On The Market
J'approuve leur beauté physique! @moonwatcher  Specs say 34 Hz-65 kHz (-10 dB).  Not very meaningful.  I mean -10dB???  Probably does not reflect in-room bass response.