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On Sep 29, 9:36=A0pm, Sonnova wrote:

[ excess quotation snipped -- dsr ]

All of this and more is available, but you won't hear about it in the aud=
io
press. Of course speakers are different. They are largely a matter of tas=
te
(as none are even close to perfect). That's where the bulk of your money
should go. But there is gorgeous stuff out there, mostly made in China or
Taiwan that are real bargains. How long they'll remain that way is unknow=
n,
but right now, is great time to be an audiophile. =A0There's fine equipme=
nt
available at great prices for those who look for it.

And for a fraction of even Chinese prices, one has the ability to DIY
any number of fine designs using high-quality parts and transformers
from any of several sources including the US and Europe. Many are
simple cook-book recipes requiring little other than decent soldering
skills. HOWEVER, and it is a big one, there may be considerable time
involved depending on the level of finish and elegance desired.

Peter Wieck
Melrose Park, PA