Recent content by keithiepoo

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    Does What Hi-FI Ever Post a Bad Review?!?

    Well, I stimulated a conversation, didn't I. I appreciate some of the answers, and would like to believe that reviews are generally positive because the poorer products have been weeded out. I don’t know if I buy that or not, but I cannot disprove it. Thanks folks.
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    Does What Hi-FI Ever Post a Bad Review?!?

    I have yet to see any review of any product that is not worthy of one’s money. Granted, I’ve not read every single review. But, every one I do read presents a product worthy of purchase or consideration — regardless of any criticisms given to the product. This makes me suspicious of the...
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    Is my room big enough for floor standing speakers?

    I agree about Dalis. I auditioned a pair some time ago, and they were near-perfect to my ears: Clean, very detailed, balanced... I almost bought them (US$900), but went for floor-standing Vandersteen 1C's. I have to think they'd sound better in a larger room, but I do have them as far from the...
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    ‘Muddy’ sound using cassette tapes/deck/through quality hi fi components

    Excellently put. I can see the person who is satisfied with the sound alone, and the simplistic convenience of modern mediums. But, for many of us, the ritual IS part of the fun. And, so is the nostalgia. And, most of us can walk and chew gum at the same time, enjoying the past as well as the...