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Dennis Ashendorf

@ocean-audio

Audiophile for 53 years. What I seek in an ADVANCED Sound System: REDUCE DISTORTION: Zero Feedback No Electrolytics in Signal Paths Matched, Key-Discrete Components No op-amps in Class A (op-amps use feedback) Class-A Signal Amplification, Class-D Speaker Output REDUCE NOISE: Short lengths for Signal Paths XLR (Balanced) preferred & RCA (Single-Ended) Differential (aka Balanced) Circuitry Dual-Mono for Minimal Crosstalk Linear Power Supplies, external on pre-amplifiers ADVICE FOR NEW AUDIO ENTHUSIASTS: Find products that fit shared rooms. Keep friends and relatives happy Allow for upgrades; don't buy good products that lock you down Choose components that you don't have to toss when you upgrade