GG>        I *highly* recommend rec.audio.high-end to anyone with any
GG>interest in learning more about the way various components work and
GG>what does matter and what doesn't in regard to various so-called
GG>tweaks.  Rec.audio.high-end has a fairly balanced readership in
GG>regards to listeners only vs. engineers/professionals.  Unlike other
Thnaks for the tip Gordon,  I'll have to check this newsgroup out just to see 
what it's like.  It does not sound like the typical newsgroups that I have 
tried to participate in.
GG>it's not really just "high end" audio.  In fact, like the Sensible
GG>Sound, it's really about getting QUALITY sound at ANY price.  The
GG>guidelines specifically say PRICE is no determining factor of "high
GG>end" sound.  It's not elitist.  In fact, rec.audio.opinion has FAR
GG>more elitists (because they're able to flame everyone that doesn't
This also interests me.  I typically only get to spend about $500.00 a year 
on my stereo system so I usually spend 6 months just looking at different 
models and then have to pick the best bang for the buck. I do have a serious 
itch for new speakers right now and so far the only things I've listened to 
that are enough better than what I have are way out of my budget.  I'm 
beginning to think I may have to charge them :(
Jim
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