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    RIP Robbie Robertson

    I always found the lyrics for the Band 's songs to be bizarre when looked at on paper. They just don't add up. But when put to music, DYNAMITE! Similar to Bob Dylan in that respect. Yes, songwriters are poets, but they are more than that. They use music as an element in their poetry and there's...
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    Factory Authorized

    Wonderful write-up of your saga! It's great to hear that such an important, iconic amp, after 15 years, could become better than new. Enjoy!
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    EMM MTRX2 Monos Home Evaluation

    Colekat Just curious. Does Furutech have 30A versions of that outlet? Their product page rates them at 16A.
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    Are we judging sound quality wrong because setup and room vary so much?

    Getting back to the original question: are we judging components wrongly because rooms override any setup? The answer is yes. There is no point in really "comparing" components via reports or even recordings by different people with different preferences in different rooms with different...
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    ARC REF320M announced

    The ARC REF320M will be released by the end of 2022. Can't wait. https://audioresearch.com/ref320m/ 320 watts, 6xKT150 output tubes, both XLR and single-ended inputs
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    Subjective sound quality and distortion metrics

    Nice find. It would be very interesting to see these same tests repeated with modern, lower distortion speakers and electronics.
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    Tobian Soundsystems - Switzerland

    Oh, yeah. That veneer is superb!
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    Classic Japanese Audio Brand Onkyo Files for Bankruptcy

    Sad, for sure. Onkyo had a legitimate claim to making good consumer stereos. But this is not a stable industry. I am much more mystified by the sheer number of new brands that pop up every year, often at lofty price points. How can this be? How elastic is the market for high end audio gear? I...
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    Bascom H. King Passed.

    Very sad. He contributed so much.
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    What can you learn from looking inside an amp ?

    I'm so glad you don't take it personally.
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    What can you learn from looking inside an amp ?

    Looking inside an amp is fun, but not very instructive. Given how few high-end components get sold and how much time is invested in designing them, the cost of parts isn't the only determinant of the cost of the product. Circuit design is ultimately responsible for the sound quality. You're...
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    State of the Art Bookshelf/Standmount Speakers

    Wilson Benesch Endeavor Vimberg Amea Diacera Gryphon Mojo S TAD CE 1 Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo Magico A-1 Wilson Benesch Discovery II Thrax Lyra SE SeaWave AM22 Sonus Faber Electa Amator III Dynaudio Confidence 20 or Special 40 Vivid Kaya S15 Raidho TD-1.2. Revel Gem2 Von...

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