I'll never be an audiophile :(

[curiousburke]

Well, I've done a lot of comparisons between speakers and some components and in the end I think I just don't have the ears for this passion. I really wish I did.

I can hear the difference between different speakers. I've tried a number of sets now: Bose 201, Infinity Primus 150s, Klipsch Synergy B2s, Klipsch Reference RB15, and the Warfedale Diamond 9.1s. They do all sound different and the last two are the best. I have not decided between the last 2 yet; the Warfedales are warmer while the RB15s seem a little clearer on the vocals (less veiled). Any thoughts on these two?

Okay, that choice almost done I decided to replace my very old CDP (~14 years) as was discussed in another thread. And, I greatly appreciated all the info. Well, in the end I replaced it with a Squeexebox and it sounded much better then my CDP when I first got it.

Unfortunately, I rigged up a switch for an A-B comparison with my old CDP. Well, I can not hear any difference. I mean really nothing but a slight skip if they aren't perfectly in sync. When I didn't have the A-B I had thought the Squeezebox was much better, but now I realize I was fooling myself.

Well, the Squeezebox is pretty cool and convienient, but my advice to anyone entering this hobby is to choose electronics based on the features not the music quality, and blow the wad on the speakers.

cheers,
Mark