Recent content by Ricky64

What is the price?

I'm not being critical of these folks at all. Just analyzing the AI responses re the diminished impacts of audiophiles and the audio press. I believe a lot of total audio dollars are being spent outside of the middle ground that contains the audiophile hobbyists, who are more likely to consult...

I would be curious in knowing what percent of audio dollar purchases are made by the uber wealthy, who really aren't "shopping around" for their equipment, and perhaps aren't critical listeners, but simply "want the best". For me, I want excellent sound, but there is a significant opportunity...

I feel that all I need to really take my system to the next level is the Wadax SP and the Emm Stereo amp. Oh, and $100K to pay for these.. Seriously, they would be top choices for upgrading.

Question. With the Studio Player, are people running directly into amplifiers, or sticking with their pre amps?

This will be my first miss in several years. Cycling in Italy in 2 weeks. Couldn't justify asking for this hall pass within the same month.

Love this album.

I wish Elliott well. At the start of the podcast, I loved his accounts of how the audio business "used to be". I miss the classic audio store. I believe that if I lived in his area, I would be in his shop all the time to seek his advice and his excellent product lineup. I also agree with Mike B...

I believe you are missing something here. The audio industry is not analogous to law or medicine. Did you have to take audio boards, or get a license from the state to practice audio sales? Consumers of material products are responsible for their due diligence, and no one is going to die from...

Getting ready to put in an order for a pair of the Art Series Auditorium with my favorite artwork. They will go in the family room. I just have to run it by my wife, and then plan on putting down the deposit...

I've always been interested in Esoteric digital. Can someone tell me the sonic signature of these pieces compared to MSB?

I appreciate Mike's reply to my questions. If deemed appropriate, I would like to hear the above questions on the episode, and get others' opinions on this also. I feel it may have different ramifications for dealers of different scale, and may address some of the root problems of what is...

Eyeing this unit. My Rockport Lynx are settling in, and I've been thinking I would enjoy a turn at physical media, given I have a large collection of CD's sitting that either need to be played or moved. My system is only streaming right now. Vinyl is inevitable in my future, but my rig is also...

I'm curious of Mike's view on this. For him, it has seemed less of a battle, and more of a functional business issue; if it doesn't work, don't use it. Do dealers need to have more independent support from manufacturers for marketing, and stop putting dealers into the crosshairs of the current...

I did pose this on the other forum. If the goal is to take down the old regime, what does the new regime look like? I empathize with dealers in all of this. It seems that dealers really need to take their manufacturers to task, and stop playing ball with these guys, as to not put their...