any audiophiles here?

[TeleBluesMan]

Originally Posted by rick-slo

Don't know if you read the article. Here is another article:
https://ethanwiner.com/myths.html

For a time I bought into at least the possibility mentioned in the hype. Later I focused mainly on the speakers and the room acoustics.

There's a great high-end audio place in Northern Virginia, Deja Vu Audio. They were happy to demo some different interconnects for me. My suggestion to anyone interested is to find a high-end audio place that is willing to swap some cables around. See if you can hear the difference. I could. If you can't, I respect that, and that's cool too.

[coder]

I am merely relating my own experience and conclusions.

I am not saying good sound does not exist. I was just expressing some skepticism about chasing exotic/expensive solutions. I was merely making a case for the "good enough" philosopy. If you have a need to chase the diminishing returns, and it is meaningful to you, by all means.

A high end, expensive system could very well be noticeably better than my minimalist budget audios. I am just unwilling to spend the requisite $$$.

Dont get me wrong, if that is what you prefer, go for it. I do me, and you do you. Best wishes! I think there is a lot more bang for the $ in being selective, picking well-mastered hi-resolution recordings. I hear a huge, obvious difference there.

[gfro]

Updated 2023 System!

[icuker]

Looks great. Can you explain the set up and what the pieces are?

[fitness1]

Originally Posted by icuker

Looks great. Can you explain the set up and what the pieces are?

from a previous post in this thread:

MBL 101E speakers

Jeff Rowland 925 amps

EMM Labs DV2 DA/Preamp

REL212SE subwoofer

[Mr. Paul]

Originally Posted by gfro

Updated 2023 System!

I would love to bring Bob Marley back to life on this rig. For starters. Wow.

[gibpicker]

Originally Posted by rick-slo

Myths abound in high end audio.

https://playbutton.co/myths-about-hi...-audio-cables/

Thanks for the link Rick. I was guilty as charged for years.

[3guitars]

My stereo system provides enormous pleasure to me.
It brings musicians right into my music room.
I enjoy it so much that I could not live without the great sound it provides.
When I record myself, I can easily tell which guitar I am playing even though my recording technique is not very advanced. I can easily see my double sitting in front of me.
I have a Goodall RCJ (cedar), Larrivee L-09, and Martin M-36.
My system is at https://www.audiogon.com/systems/10469.