Shadowfax
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Cables I’ll leave alone. But generally, everything is affected by inflation. Everything. The bulk dog food we buy was always $99. For years. It’s now $140. It went $120, $130, $140. Inflation is the biggest middle class tax. Look at the price...

This timely post came up in a thread on another forum I am following. Post-Gotta love inflation Reply-which is very often just price gouging.

The ongoing effects of runaway inflation are causing a distortion in our price perception. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Let me revise a little bit, "Can be"

Morality has nothing to do with politics, or does it in your case? Only you have brought up politics. Capitalism can be and is a good thing because it allows for other than state run businesses. It just isn't right when a CEO makes a 1000 times more...

That is not at all what I said. I was just pointing out that we have the same issue with all luxury items AND how different people feel about them. On another site, Vintage Majority usually tells anyone who asks not to buy new because vintage is...

Yeah now ask what watch everyone is wearing. Same deal, a $25 Timex tells the same time as a $20K Rolex, but some people have the need to say "I have a Rolex" It is no different with every other luxury item out there including audio.

No. In that case economics, competition, should resolve the issue. Who in their right mind would pay $3k more for something than they had to? In Magico's case it wouldn't be apples to apples, you'd have to decide if their prodict is worth the...

Kenichi Tsunoda Big Band Patricia Barber's last two albums are 352k

I may be the minority but I would for sure. It's like the $20.00 beer at the ball park, either you buy it or not. Someone might call the pricing a rep off but I don't consider it a rip off as long as there is still a choice to buy it or not.

You're Hellcome by Samurai Pizza Cats

One only has to look at the facts of the current UAW strike to see your stroking of corporations is a load of BS. There are plenty of other examples of upper management greed other than just the auto companies. Sorry I'll be saving my Kleenex.

I've not heard of Quoboz, most compare Tidal to Qobuz.

Kenichi Tsunoda Big Band, all albums stream in high res if your service provides, very good recordings to begin with.

Oh no, I thought we were talking about a package of broken IsoAcoustic footers

The best I've heard are Dan Clark headphones. I also like Audeze and Hifiman both have models in various price points. Unless something in your system has a headphone amp it is best to get one. You might also look on a site called headfi (I...

It sure is pretty! LOL. We haven’t connected it. We’ve been busy with demos. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Here's some current and background info On a Mythical Quest of Ascension, Lenbrook Acquires MQA - Strata-gee.com

Come on man you can't just put on the brakes when your raft hits the rapids, you have to ride them out. Apparently some would buy the package of broken Oreas opposed to the perfect ones. LOL

There are those here who support MQA, visit the "What Are You Listening TO" thread. Most who are against it are parrots and never heard it in any comparison or meaningful way. It's like why do people hate Nickelback, it's the cool thing. There is...

Oh yeah. It’s not as good as M3, but it’s amazing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I understand if Klipsch is what you must have but if other options considered you might take a look at Volti. Really good sounding horn speakers IMO.

One article said something about Linbrook working on a system to best Blue Tooth and the MQA codec could help with that. It will be interesting to see how Tidal reacts or if they can strike a deal so that Tidal keeps offering MQA. If not, would...

The New Magico S3 with Pass INT-250 and MSB Discrete DAC - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Our pair has now been playing for nearly 2 weeks. 24/7. They are so so so enjoyable. A real slightly warm, very organic, natural sound. As good as the previous iterations of the S3 were, these are clearly superior in every conceivable...

Just watched the video. That was a "Gentle Slide" compared to what usually goes on.

I have a similar problem with just about every Mail Carrier I get. Think about it, how much more simple can this be. Drive to next box Open box Put Mail in box Close Box Put Flag down if mail was taken from box They can only perform the...

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I was offered a white background and I didn’t want it. I like the black background. What’s funny is that the online/print mags are asking for “glam shots” to accompany the reviews. Guess they don’t like my poor iPhone photos. Sent...

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Nice, congrats

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I don't think a label would provoke common sense. I shipped an amp to Hawaii a few months ago, the outer box was tattered due to past Fedex trip. I knew when I lifted it the box gave like if it was lifted a few more times the insides may land on...

I want Capitalism with a Conscience and Morality. Less Greed.

On one hand a trade in program is nice, keeps you from having to sell your item but keep in mind on the other hand there has to be a good amount of profit made initially and after to make a trade worth while. An after thought, even if the A3 is...

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I'm sure what you guys are saying about the rough trip is most likely the truth but in this day and age where pretty much everything is recorded why not put your best foot forward and do the right thing. At least give us an illusion someone cared,...

Harleys and Guns are 2 I can think of. Hope you get your speakers soon.

I agree and defend that position all the time.

So what do you think would happen if everyone just said No, not buying it? Would all the companies just fold or drop prices? Hard to find out because unlike Bud Light, not enough people will just stop buying things no matter the price. I know people...

Rated output 30W + 30W (8Ω), 60W + 60W (4Ω)

Capitalism = Legal yet Immoral As long as people keep paying the prices, they will go up

I did know the in/outs were 50 ohm it just confused me when the G05 manual mentioned either could be used. 50 it is though. You mentioned the Mutec was better however the G05 is just out, I don't think even available yet in U.S. Have you...