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Thank you. We all have plenty to do and, in my case, my wife just received her second heart transplant after 4 tough years with the first. There have been a lot of trips to the Cleveland Clinic and not all under good circumstances. Likewise, we have a farm with her miniature horses which provides some level sanity and enjoyment for her while providing a lot of work. At one point, I could not even be out in public in Cincinnati without someone approaching me and firing up audio questions. It gave me a minor understanding of what famous people live with all the time. So, now I am doing videos to a wide range of people, around the world, who are simply looking for reasonable advice or insights. Some love the history while others do not, some provide insight and others provide unsubstantiated opinions, and the list goes on and on. Overall, it's been fun to respond to most while doinking a few trolls. But in the end, there is nobody who has heard everything and that's simply the truth. Oh, and I pity anybody who tries.

You are most welcome. I read quite a bit and when I heard the news, well, of course I chuckled. But then it was time to read and the first place I went was to the press announcement from Bose. There, the CEO clearly laid out the reasoning and, having experienced it once before with Mark Levinson/Lexus, it all made perfect sense. Equally so, Bose has every reason to maintain the reputation of McIntosh & Sonus Faber in order to sell the names to the automotive industry. The standing question is how much of a bump both of those lines will receive from becoming more publicly visible vs. how much of a decline may occur as the home audio name will lose some of its "you have arrived" appeal. I don't see much of the later as the product is principally sold to those who are quite wealthy and who you will never find sitting around an audio dealership comparing and listening. They don't do that, nor do they have the time or interest in doing so. They just want good stuff and move on. Well, please tell others about my channel and the other 200 plus videos. I am sure there is something there for everyone.

I was not aware of the Mexican plant but am fairly confident that if they really spread these wings into the automotive sector as I suspect, it would most likely be produced in the far east simply to meet the volume requirements. How Sonus Faber would be handled is not clear to me yet. Thank you for your comment and please do subscribe. Tell others about my channel as there are over 200 other videos to enjoy.

Well, I think the most recent reactions do not recognize that the first change of ownership happened some time ago. McIntosh, themselves, have now been sold twice if we are counting ownerships. I am not certain what you mean by "lost their way" unless you are considering the impact of the AV industry which did, indeed, have it's impact. However, those companies who did not adapt to the changing demand simply faded away or are obscure by today's standards. If you take the big names of audio from the early 80s to say, the mid 90s, they simply are not really visible. Conrad Johnson, Audio Research, Spectral, and the list goes on and on. Multiply that by 5 for speaker companies. Yet, there is a new set of seedlings coming along which we support. Like any industry, it is cyclical. It doesn't speak to good or bad, it simply is a fact of life.

Now that's one have have not heard. There are lots of memes on this one, some quite clever. But, as stated, I think is really a move for the automotive industry Thanks for the giggle and please do subscribe to the channel. I have made over 200 other videos for your friends to enjoy once they learn about us.

Well, we shall see what occurs over the next year or so. The first thing that will need to happen is a full review of both operations to understand how they operate. I did corporate takeovers, two of the worlds' largest at that time, and the first step is to fully understand what you have purchased and what assets are immediately available. As for marketing those brands with cheaper products, which is what you are talking about, risks the dilution of reputation. So, for example, if Rolex (or any other really high end watch company) started to make digital watches like Apple, do you think that would help the aura of Rolex? I think not. But, we shall see.

​@@audibleeleganceinc. Both Sonus Faber and McIntosh are considered overpriced by sane folk's standards. Only us crazy Audiophile's would see an $8k 2-Channnel receiver as a great bang for the buck product. Most people do not understand as to why such a piece is so expensive. It would help both brands to have some decent for the money products that folks with less discretional income could afford. Yes, you would have to make compromises to meet the price point, but their engineering teams have the expertise to figure it out. There are more and more brands that offer great sound for not a whole lot of money. The way I see it such components could be a gateway product to the higher end product within the line. I'm not asking for less than, as so much they expand the product line, to include product for those just starting out in life might be able to obtain. Like you, we will see. I never been a fan of BOSE products, so I do hope things do not go in the direction of overhyped, overpriced mediocrity.

Well, if a company can improve it's bottom line by increasing its offerings, it only stands to reason to do so. Right now, our whole industry is suffering miserably and I will talk about that in another video with well known brands in deep financial trouble not because of their product per se but that the investment groups paid way too much for them while the demand is now declining. Please do subscribe to the channel and tell others about our work as there are now over 210 videos to enjoy or ponder.

Well, I know a few audiophiles who got their undies in a pinch over it and they just don't see or understand the whole picture. It is impossible to tell what the long term effects will be to the brand in terms of prestige. That's a hard one to call as those brands may get a wider recognition amongst those unfamiliar with the brand on one side vs the brand name being diluted. In any event, that's likely to be a long term question and certainly not likely in the near term. Thank you for your comment and please tell others about our channel and maybe they too will subscribe and enjoy the other 210 plus videos.

Well, it is not a product that I have heard and so if one can hear it and evaluate it, well, it goes into the ring of consideration. Nice that they are not a zillion dollars. The catch is that they appear to be direct purchase so I am not sure many will be able to hear it before buying. I certainly would look at their return policy before making an order.

Well, I would hope that at $22,000 US that it would perform well as would any class of amplifier. I have not heard it so I have no further comment about the product and will let others, who can afford it evaluate it. I am interested in helping the whole range of folks who can afford a wide range of products and certainly those that are more affordable. This brings me to an important point. Only ask for demonstrations of products you can afford immediately or in the reasonable future. Salespeople are there to help you and to make a living. They are not attendants at a museum of contemporary audio.

Indeed, Rogue Audio has been using Class D amplification since 2012. They are using it in hybrid combinations.

@ Does “hybrid” mean something, that it’s not Class D?

@@zizendorf Read the Rogue reviews. You will see what they mean.

@@zizendorf I am not going to go down this rabbit's hole of how things are defined. Frankly, I really don't care which is the point of the video. It's how it performs and I think we both agree that it does it quite well. Price is never a good guide as well. Nothing personal but after 40 years of listening to audiophiles argue about this or that, I am pretty burned out on such things. The really funny thing is that many of them neither own nor can afford what they are arguing about yet expect me to stand there listening to them and sometimes for hours. As you well know, I have far more important things on my mind like my wife's health.

@@audibleeleganceinc Thanks, but I think you overestimate my knowledge and understanding of the science and engineering of technical - "specifications - stuff", empirical audio assessment. I'm quite ignorant of this particular field of scientific study.

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Thank you for your comment which, really, comes down to experience. Perhaps at the most extreme costs there might be a real difference but that might only be obtainable by, what, 10 people? I prefer to focus upon what a larger audience can enjoy and possibly afford. The primary goal of any good dealer is to find products that have a great design, quality execution, and solid musical performance. Price is irrelevant. It's when price becomes the primary focus that things get all screwed up and the purpose of ownership, to enjoy music, becomes lost. I could probably make a solid case that once we moved beyond the mechanical Edison cylinder to electrical reproduction that purity was lost. I suppose it is kinda like speakers. Unless they are large and weigh a lot, they cannot be good. Thanks for adding your comment to the channel and please do tell others about it as there are over 210 other videos to enjoy with so many more coming.

The Peachtree nova500 is based on ICEPower just as Bel Canto and Rotel for that instance. As I remember, Rotel used different types of ICE modules, where the smaller ones were not that good.

@@bimsetre Thank you for your explanation about that. I appreciate the additional information.

@@bimsetre I will say the Peachtree nova500 is sweet! Excellent amp!

Headphones are a rather personal item much like I know many who cannot stand earbuds for, essentially, the same observations. I personally use Motorola because it also has a microphone which I use for phone calls. I rather discovered those after finding a set made for snowboarding helmets. They are bluetooth but sound much better wired. You might catch them on me once in awhile as I do videos. I've owned Sennheiser, the old HD414s and several AKGs. We once also sold the Beyerdynamics. My other set is one of the original noise cancelling headphones from Sennheiser, the HDC 451. That reminds me, I also had the JVC HM-200E series binaural headphones when I would make field recordings with a CD-1636 which I still have. Then, you will have some owners who swear by the Grados. I had one person complain about how screetchy they were which is about the furthest possibility I know of and likely came down to impedance incompatibility which most consumers don't even know about or even care. Press a button, have whatever is delivered, decide you don't like them because they don't work well with your portable and send them back at the sellers expense. So, we are happy with the Grados and, in general, their reliability.

In fact, I am doing that one today and it is going to be a surprise to most people.

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Thank you. It's been quite a challenge these last 4 years but I have learned so much and we are finally getting back to enjoying a bit of life.

@ wonderful to hear.

Thank you for your compliments. We try to do good work. Good manufacturers make it easier.

Yes, I think so too. We really tried here in the states but their vision does not include specialty retailers as they did once. Its primary focus is how many units sold. How and to whom really doesn't matter. And, there we are.

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Thank you for your comment and we are quite lucky here locally as there is a shop that can make any size box cover you wish. We sold a Clearaudio turntable with two arms (one for stereo, one for mono). Tables like that also need a box. I like your comment about height adjustable feet but not many tables come with that anyway relying upon a level surface to start. I, myself, prefer a wall shelf as it also keeps it from any vibration or deflection of the floor but that is not always an option for folks. Please do subscribe to the channel and tell others about it as we have over 200 videos currently posted with many more to come.

@@audibleeleganceinc Re leveling, once you pass the Uturn level, most tables can be leveled somehow. Either with feet (VPI, Techniques, etc) or through plinth suspension (e.g., my old Project 6.1). Rega is the exception here. Some have argued that this is to sell their wall mount. In the end, I made my own leveling base from 1.5" oak in outline of table with speaker spikes. Bandsaw, a bit of sanding, router table to round edges, Fostner bits, bee wax, done. However, I question this approach now, following a nice video by Nadel Verpflichtet on spikes/weight (coupling) vs. foam/rubber (isolating) and what to use where and why. That's where the TNG-spinner rubberized feet come in. Just don't know yet whether they are compatible with the Naia. Re wall mount, with drywall I wonder whether that is not acting like a giant membrane collecting vibrations over large area that is only attached at limited points. Wall mounts may work better with brick/concrete walls.

Thank you for your comment. Some of them can be lengthy but the topic requires such. We are shortening the videos, generally, as we track how long the average viewer watches. Some want CNN type videos, incomplete as those are. I won't go there as I am more of a journalist than a sensationalist. Feel free to suggest videos as I am always looking for topics. Please do subscribe and tell others about this channel as there is something for everyone in 214 videos to date. More are coming.

As I do not know your particular situation, I'd recommend reaching out to ASC directly. There are a lot of details that go in to deciding what to use and where to use them. If you are local to us in Cincinnati, I'd be happy to look at your situation. In my experience, it would be very unusual to double-stack 13s but there might be cause for different diameters. If I have seen anything, I've seem more wrong applications of acoustical treatments than right. Sorry I can not be more specific but there's a lot of missing information.

@@audibleeleganceinc Thanks for the reply. I am in the Atlanta area. I enjoyed the video.

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Oh, that is definitely part of it. I look at it like antique stores. As long as there are survivors who remember the item, then it can sell. Once the adopting generation passes, well, it becomes more of a novelty than a rembrance. This also included fond memories of parents who once owned one too. I see no harm in this and it is good that people can reflect back to happy memories. It's just when it comes with more lore than performance for premium dollars. That's where I draw the line. Thank you for taking the time to comment and contribute to the channel. Please tell others about it as I am sure there is something for everyone in the other 213 videos.

Actually, it is not a distant memory at all from the 70s sort of thing. It was giving respect to a vintage product that was actually properly powered. I was surprised. Now certainly it was not anywhere near present gear but you could see the seeds of performance in it. As for old stuff, yes, some of it can be quite fun to listen to and I know of a couple of Radio Shack pieces that are equally surprising. As for very expensive anything, well, that's where my industry has some problems. Some dealers bring in expensive things not because they are good but because they are some sort of merit badge. Frankly, some of the most expensive rooms I have heard over the years could be equaled by Walmart. Where they bad products? Well, I don't know. Maybe it was a Ferrari in the hands of Fisk automotive. That was the name of K-Marts' auto centers for those unfamiliar with the name. So, yep, it is certainly possible that you listened to some things and left with the thought "I don't get it." You were likely very right. I have known dealers that can make the best of products sound like crap. Some reviewers have the same problem.

As these were often sold with Audio Technica cartridges, I would stay with them as it is more likely to have the proper geometry. Since the VTA can not be adjusted in the Akai, the height of the Audio Technica, like the AT95E is likely best suited for your needs. They sell for around 60 to 70 dollars.

We support other local dealers. You not only get to actually hear the product but if there is a problem, you have someone to turn to for help. Then, as in your experience, you get a working relationship. Kudos.

@ Thanks Lou! Yeah, I’m just and only pondering possibly upgrading turntable. It’s not a certainty because, currently I am pretty satisfied with my setup and system. Further, that brick and mortar shop only carries way upscale units. Don’t believe they’re in my budget. And, with some guidance from you I think I would need to jump up to approximately $1000 for an upgrade that might be audibly better. Unfortunately, I don’t have an opportunity for a comparison, in the flesh.

@@zizendorf Eric, I think that is a good way of looking at it. Make a significant leap or stay put. This can be a very costly pursuit if you keep buying and selling for incremental changes.

I would recommend a basic Audio Technica cartridge, say like the AT-VM95E for around the $65 mark. That will do nicely. I believe your reference to a phono amplifier is better known as a phono preamp. We work, ourselves, with two different ones, either from Rega or from Cambridge Audio. Both sell for around $200. I am sure there are others out there, likely less expensive but these two are nice and very effective. It all depends upon how deep one wants to get into this source of music.

That was a nicely built product and as long as it is serving you well, that's perfectly fine. But, I have seen those go for as much as $1500 used and, well, that's my problem with used gear today. Folks are finding used gear anywhere and without any concern about its condition, merely flipping them for bucks.

I’m in the same boat and currently have a Planar 3 with Hana ML. Wonder what difference I’d hear?

We have the entire line of Rega turntables on display so there is a range to choose from and two of them are below $1,000. For years I have had the "marginal return" argument presented to me and I have a pretty simple answer. I suppose Michelangelo should have simply used a spray gun on the Sistine chapel because the Catholic Church would have been able to collect 4 years of donations. If art is judged by accounting, none of it would make any sense at all. What real sense is there to a painting? In the case of audio, it is the pursuit of the best reproduction of music itself which has really only been possible for about 150 years or so. Before that, there were no recordings. The music simply died with its creator. Now, whether or not one wishes to spend that amount of money, or any money for that fact, is a personal decision. I don't make those for my customers. I present the product for what it can do and let them decide. Many people choose the P3 because it simply plays the music more correctly than a P1 or P2. Then, there are those who chose above the P3 with a P6, P8, or P10. The Naia is above all of those and quite honestly, is quite a bit better than some tables costing 4 to 5 times a much. We try to find the best performance for the least amount of dollars which is why we call it sensible audio. Likewise, there are those who see no sense of buying a turntable for more than $100. Well, ok, if that is the level of musical performance that satisfies your needs, fine. We choose not to sell things in those sort of price ranges because we also recognize that once the original signal is altered or obscured, the next piece in the audio chain is not going to magically fix it. It's over. It doesn't matter how much you spend on a camera if the lens is never in focus. Same thing with audio. So, if you enjoy the fruits of vinyl, well, we have offerings for that. If you don't and prefer to stream whatever quality they provide, well, we have equipment for that too. In the end, it really comes down to getting a decent demonstration for yourself so you can decide. A CNET review won't do it. I mean, how often do you strictly follow movie reviews? I've read some great reviews only to end up with a miserable experience. To me Oppenheimer was a mess yet it got great reviews. It simply did not suit my needs. It may have pleased others to no end. If someone cannot do a demonstration for you that explains the difference in cost, then buy the cheaper one. Sadly, there's a lot of very expensive equipment in this hobby that simply misses the mark. We do our best to avoid those.

A worthy question and thank you for asking. As you chose the Planar 3 over the Planar 2 or Planar 1 at that time, what you hear as you ascend the line is a continuation of better musical performance in rhythm, pitch, and emotion. You would also begin to hear more details in the recording itself. Pretty much the same sort of leaps from the Planar 3 to the P6, P8 or P10. So, if you were to improve your turntable, you would receive back better and better performance from the Hana ML. As it is, you are not getting the full benefit of that purchase and we do sell Hana and it is a fine cartridge. As I am fairly sure you have time on the Hana, do not step up in tables and remount the Hana. You will not be able to position it so that the wear on the stylus forms the same angle as the before to the record grooves. You risk damage to the Vinyl. Look up my video on buying used cartridges. My advice is to continue to enjoy what you have and should you have an interest in getting a better table, stop by a Rega dealer and let them show you the difference. If you think it's worth it, you know what to do. If not, get another cartridge and continue to happily listen to your music. A real demo is essential and do not go by reviews. My feelings about reviews are equal to reviews on how food tastes or what is a good movie. Thank you for taking the time to contribute to the channel. Please do subscribe and tell others about our other 210 videos.

@@audibleeleganceinc Yes, yes, and yes. Lou, I truly do appreciate your analogies, metaphor, and informed common sense. I also appreciate the education. So, my concern is not so much about "diminishing returns", it's always about will I hear that which I love, better? If I went from my 'serviceable', pedestrian Fluance rt85 with the Ortofon Blue, which does generally please me (mostly because I've taken great care of my vinyl and nowadays research before buying great pressings of great performances) - will I hear even more? If I stepped up to one of those Planar P6, 8,10 are those upgrades substantial in sound quality? Would it ever be advisable to purchase a $16K turntable to put into a $6K system? My brain struggles with the sense of that. I also just don't know what is the end game, gain when getting to that higher level of quality gear? Fortunately, I do a a decent brick and mortar shop close by and can try to make some of these discernments with my own ears albeit, this shop's additional components are all at least one pay grade or higher than my stuff, i.e., got my Rogue Audio Sphinx there and that's basically as low as they go.

@@zizendorf Not having heard your table, it is hard to exactly know. I am inclined to think a P3 with the new ND5 would be an improvement and then upwards from there. How much you spend depends upon how much you use it, really. A great power tool in the closet is really of little value. So, set up an appointment with your table vs a Rega and you will know. I can not place a judgement upon what is best and we all have other needs as well. With my wife's condition, I no longer have a system at home. All resources are directed towards her support, the farm, and my business. Frankly, I don't have the time to sit down and listen. So, it's always a personal judgement call to decide what is best for you. I cannot do that for you.

Let me address your basic understanding from a different angle. The human ear locks in on the loudest (highest amplitude) sound for both location and understanding. When there are two sources (or more) of a sound, understanding may be difficult and it's location undetectable. Thus, when you are trying to talk across a gymnasium, for example, it is difficult to both understand and to know where the sound is coming from. As you walk closer to each other, there will become a moment when both "lock" in. That is because the direct sound (speech) is louder than the first reflections. In both stereo and home theater, there is a steering logic. In stereo, it is provided by the difference in the arrival time of the sound recorded. In home theater, this is also true but there is also intentional delays to create the effects of things moving sonically. Where devices like ASC tube traps and others come into play is dealing with these reflections or imbalances in frequencies affecting both the clarity and location of the sound. The most common ones addressed are known as first reflections. Think of sound coming out of the speaker and bouncing off the side wall like a billiard ball hitting the first rail. Thus, some form of control is used at that point to reduce (absorb) the amplitude of that signal. It is easy to find these points by sitting in your listening position and having someone move a mirror down the side walls until you can see the face of the speaker reflected in the mirror. That's a first reflection point. What many people forget, by the way, is that the same thing happens off of ceilings and floors. Where devices like the ASC Traps come into play, which by the way was first created by Bell Laboratories, is providing a variable adjustment to the absorption or reflective needs. This is done by a tube with a slot in it and depending upon the specific frequency range targeted, the trap diameter changes. Smaller diameters address higher frequencies than say large diameter ones. Conversely, the larger the diameter, the less effective they are at higher frequencies. This is because each frequency has a known length to form a complete wave. Flat panel devices, say office dividers, are very narrow in the range they work and there is no changing their effect. That's why such things are used in call centers so that you don't hear other voices. Does their "effect" depend upon volume? Not really although volume may make it more obvious. But rooms full of reflections usually disrupt both the sense of stereo imagery and the steering of sound in home theaters. Many original THX certified speakers, for example, specifically controlled vertical dispersion to avoid reflections off the ceiling (principally) or the floor. In theaters, it is quite common to have some form of damping material on the side walls to avoid those first reflections for any location in the theater. The biggest risk of such devices is a combination of over-damping a room and/or not addressing the right frequency where the problem exists. In a funny sort of way, that's why many equalizers in home usually looked like a smile. They knew they had a problem but did not know how to fix it and sometimes it is the room itself. Going about it without understanding what is wrong is like constantly adding things to a soup where you end up with a large pot is distasteful goo. Hope this helps you see (hear) the picture a bit better. Thanks for the question.

@ Outstanding answer! And very thorough. I think I get it! I’m aware of my side wall first reflection. In my listening room the left channel has nothing but a curtain off of which to reflect. The right channel side wall first has a “vent”, as there’s a small French door, a foot to three, when open. Just going back to my original question; being familiar to an extent with all reflections, I believe this is why I stay away from rear- ported speakers and perhaps why I like my Tannoy’s, with their down firing into a plinth designed to fire forward. And least that’s my belief.

@@zizendorf Well, I had written an answer but since I have sweaty palms and a track pad, it went blip before I could save it. So, my second answer was perhaps more polished. Glad you liked it. Personally, I have had my share of experiences with ports and in some cases, added bungs to reduce their effect much to the improvement to the speaker. Not too familiar with the downward approach other than with subwoofers. So, if it works for you, then it is success.

@@zizendorf By the way, your original question and my answer will be published as my January blog. That's why I like questions because they are always food for thought and ideas.

@@audibleeleganceinc Yes, the Tannoy Revolution XT-8F has a tuned port for the lower woofer, sealed from the upper concentric driver - tweeter/mid-bass. And, I do have the "bungs" in place. (Don't care for that noun.)

I truly cannot speak to others experience but I too have noted the number of comments to my channel on this subject. The affirmation of a decision is always accepted but rarely is the cause. It is what it is in your country.

We are starting to play with that but there remains two challenges of which I can control 1, that being the quality of the microphone used. But we can not control on what people use to watch the videos and so such work would be lost on many cell phones or pads. At this moment, we do not have any horns, we don't have ribbon speakers, (we should also include planar designs) so the display would be incomplete. Great idea, however.

@@audibleeleganceinc I know these however even if the sound is not exactly the same on our side, it still gives a very good idea. I watch sound test videos with great interest. TY

Yep, pretty much. Thank you for the compliment.

A rare bird indeed. Where I raise the flag is I have seen these advertised for $5,000 and unserviced. As most people don't even listen to FM (and no need for a cool oscilliscope), nor the need for that much power, there are plenty of fine products out there like Rogue that don't cost 15K. So, as for longevity, I have seen plenty of it's junior unit, the 2325 well deserving of a trash can. The last one brought into me was full of rust and corrosion on the metal chassis inside and lord knows what condition those pots were in. I've see people ask $2.5K for those. So, if you have fine working one and you love it, great. But there are so many neophytes who don't have a clue that it is only fair to warn them so they don't step in crap.

@audibleeleganceinc Agreed. Luckily my Marantz was from the original owner in beautiful condition. As was the second one I found. Both rebuilt by a good friend Randy Buckner at Out West Vintage stereo in Arizona. But people like him are becoming rare as they go towards a deserving retirement (he's close to 70 and his eyes and neck are having problems). All credit goes towards people like you and Randy for keeping this alive and how much longer it can will be open for debate. Will the younger generation pick up the torch? I'll be looking at a lot of gear in the near future but without anyone (an engineer preferably like Randy) able to work on them I'll keep walking. My small stock of receivers Marantz 2270 and Sony STR7045 and Klipsch Bells will be with me in rotation till the end. Then my daughter can have them as she likes them. I think it's important to introduce this new generation to real music not coming from earbuds only then can this hobby stay alive.

I can remember when Kevin Voecks was at Snell and the people in charge over him were removed. He wrote "Ding-Dong the Witch is Dead...." Shortly thereafter he went on to create Revel. A thoughtful person but I lost track of him a long long time ago. I can remember when Madrigal (Levinson - Proceed) was purchased and that was all part of the Harmon Group. Dave Nauber moved onto Classe and I see that Glazer was over at Levinson/Revel. Samsung bought Harmon in 2017 and the real prize there was not the audio lines per se but rather the car audio lines where a lot more money was to be made. I remember hearing the early numbers for Levinson with Lexus and it was simply dumbfounding. So, I don't know much about the course of that bunch having disconnected from Levinson some years ago. They rather fell of the map here in the States. I have no clue what happened internationally. To see that Best Buy is selling them is rather interesting and about the furthest point from Madrigal days that I can see. So, yeah, appears so.

Well, thank you for all of your explanations. For those who want to experience the difference, simply try it. As the air grows colder, it becomes more dense. So, I'll go with your criticism to some extent but I am not taking about gravity at all but how we hear.

I don't believe so as both your plugs and sockets are different. Perhaps you can check with a local supplier about wiremold products to see if they make such a beast.

Oh, that's priceless Nate. I also take the dust cover off myself on all turntables that have one when in play. I am suspicious of the humidity and the effect on the springs or dirt that may lie within. That's my best guess. Thanks for contributing to the page. There's always something to be learned in the comments and, well, you gave me another to think about. Please tell others about the channel as there are over 200 videos currently available.

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And as many, if not more, say they do. Certainly you much concede to shielded power chords vs. non-shielded. Likewise, in certain situations, gauge also plays a part. Even common manufacturers have abandoned lamp chords.

@@audibleeleganceinc The laws of physics and reality are not subject to the popular vote. It's electronics mate.They do not make a difference because it isn't possible.

I've used a Target Wall Shelf Table for 30yrs now & that is one of the best things I've ever bought to make my reasonably good sounding system which I have upgraded over the yrs but you will not get a better Item than a Wall Mounted Table.

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