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I have a pretty nice older system. I don’t know a lot about high end audio. I’m learning about fl...

Sean Casper 421A amp or Don Garber 421A amp/ Have only listened to Garber. Most musical amp I hav...

The golden age of audio was arguably the late 70s / early 80s, when corporations were willing t...

These 2 power conditioners are in the same price range and have received excellent reviews.  Does...

Has anyone heard these mono blocks? What is your opinion?

Can anyone recommend an excellent audio cleaner? Like something that can easily remove noise from...

i love the convenience of digital audio & as a way to improve the sound quality i started pos...

HI all, Any opinions on either Rogue Audio M-180 or Primaluna dialogue seven.Using them for bi-am...

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I know, its a odd request:  I need to ship my Einstein "The Tube" preamp back to Germany for serv...

Is this really a improvement over what was ?? I personally hate this new crap, want to list some ...

Since I'm considering buying a new SUV in the near future, I'm learning real fast that cd players...

Would a pair of Focal 1038be be an upgrade over a pair of Legacy Audio Signature SE? 

Hello members !!I want to add pair of subs to my current stereo system, witch is pretty simple .P...

I heard from a Focal dealer the reason the Scala V2 was replaced with the new Scala evo V3 was be...

Anyone know a Hegel  dealer in the U.S. ?  I'm in Florida..

Not sure if this isthe right place to post this question.I'm a new member. Recently acquired what...

I have read somewhere that the sound signature of the Devialet changes with different software up...

Has anyone had experience with ClearAudio for any type of warranty claims, and if so, how were th...

• I've had my Legacy Calibres since Sept '17, and while I have not heard the Harbeth... (oscarjr)

• No one know anyone with Callisto standing? (machado1779)

• Interestingly (at least to me) one of the characteristics of the Heresy III is tha... (wolf_garcia)
• Sorry, i mean Lack of midbass. , in the speakers based om wide banddriver . @wolf_... (bache)
• I'm sticking with "luck" as it seems more interesting. And to respond to his respo... (wolf_garcia)
• I think our friend Mr Bache means LACK of midbass. (spiritofmusic)
• @wolf_garcia yes luck midbass is issue, coudn  fixed by add active woofer modulebe... (bache)
• PWI (posting while intoxicated) is seldom a wise decision Bache.  (wcfeil)
• Well said Bache, and indeed, luck midbass seems to be an issue. (wolf_garcia)

• I cannot address the merits of the Primaluna, but I love my M-180s.They drove my f... (jerroot)
• Thanks (rhodes)
•  Cant speak to either specific piece, but as a prior owner of Rogue gear I will sa... (winoguy17)

• I also have a mono pair of Quad 50's (fully refurbished!) that I might part with. ... (roberjerman)
• glennewdick - Well, it depends on your definition of "better". In my opinion, to g... (pts)
• +1 stereo5! I have two GAS Sons! Am listening to one right now with the DCM Time W... (roberjerman)
• with your budget why go that old there are many better choices that are much newer... (glennewdick)
• "Wow i got my Crystal ball out ill get back to you ASAP!!!"You should stay off int... (pts)
• Steve’s speakers work well with our amps- we showed together at one of the last T.... (atmasphere)
• I do not believe a vtg McIntosh ss amp is as good sounding as the M22, given my ow... (mrdecibel)
• Wow i got my Crystal ball out ill get back to you ASAP!!! (ebm)
• I have McIntosh MC2200 and like it a lot. Its well below your $3K budget and can d... (kalali)
• personally, i wouldn't drop $3k on a vintage amp, which as you note will require r... (loomisjohnson)
• Thanks for all the responses so far.mrdecibel - No, the M-22 doesn't clip and soun... (pts)
• I am not familiar with your speakers, and based on the name description, cannot fi... (mrdecibel)
• GAS Ampzilla or Son Of Ampzilla. (stereo5)
• Unfortunately almost all of the great 70s ss amps are class A, IMHO. Bedini 25/25,... (viridian)
• Best vintage amps (late 70s / early 80s) under $3k? For solid state I would say... (georgehifi)
• I've had a bunch of amps. For vintage, a good Mac 2100 or 2105 (same but the 2105 ... (roxy54)
• Forte Model 3, had one for years, plenty of power, low heat.http://www.audioasylum... (dill)

• ^^^ Oh times ... how they have changed. Ethics, where did Thy go? Why hast Thou fo... (oregonpapa)
• @perfectpathtech - why? (sbayne)
• @tommylion I would ignore his request. (perfectpathtech)
• @tommylion - Can you set-up a system page and download some pictures? I’d like to ... (sbayne)
• Last night's listening session was fantastic. As things settle in, the sound just ... (oregonpapa)
• I am very happy so far with the results of placing mats on top of my speakers 😃 Mo... (tommylion)
• I'm now back in town after being gone for 5 days and gave a listen with the four 8... (sbayne)
• tommylion and resolution 1Thanks Pete (68pete)
• 68pete,i second what tommylion says says about the breaker panel but I started wit... (resolution1)
• If I could choose only one place to put a mat, it would be the power panel/breaker... (tommylion)
• Been following this thread, and it has some great people with lots of knowledge in... (68pete)
• Tim has won both the Home Run Derby and All Star Game with Total Contact and Omega... (ronrags)
• ^^^ Thanks Bob and Steve ...That’s the name of the game for me. As I discover thes... (oregonpapa)
• Let me second my agreement with Mr. Bob about Frank's system.  However, he has rad... (fleschler)
• Let me chime in on this thread....I have no vested interest, I am not a troll, but... (mribob)
• My unconditional return guarantee does not  apply if the product is cut or altered... (perfectpathtech)
• I understand the trepidation about cutting the mat into smaller pieces. So I'm wai... (ozzy)
• OregonpapaIn a hobby where there are phono cartridges costing $15,000, line stages... (geoffkait)
• ipretiring sez:Congratulations on your system success, and your retirement from be... (oregonpapa)
• @ozzy, thanks for clarifying about MC 0.5’s, 20 is a lot. I don’t want to derail t... (toetapaudio)
• There is NO WAY I would dream of cutting up $600 worth of equipment unless Tim sta... (uberwaltz)
• @oregonpapa "I can honestly say that I have finally after almost 40 years in the h... (lpretiring)
• Do you think Tim will refund the $600 if it's cut up into a dozen pieces?   LP (lpretiring)
• jetterI like ozzy's "cutting" idea, and it would be interesting if you could let u... (geoffkait)

• Bruce, I think you need to let the KT150s settle in for at least 100 hours.  I not... (soundermn)

• jcarcopo:Am confused concerning the quality and type of tweeters in both the Encor... (craigl59)
• @grannyring Very well stated. The footprint of the Encores is 2" wider, 2" less de... (jcarcopo)
• The Encore speaker seems like a real gem.  I have to hear a set based on the drive... (grannyring)
• @ jcarcopoActually I'm very happy for you and am quite serious about the tweeter i... (corelli)

• The truth will out, and zombies are hard to kill. (wolf_garcia)
• Just bought the Blue fuse yesterday to put in my ARC Ref 6 which now has 32 hrs on... (tattooedtrackman)
• Yeah, lives on but in a zombie kind of way. (geoffkait)
• My post lives on...heh... (wolf_garcia)
• Anyone selling their black fuses due to upgrade might wish to sell them here, yes?... (dishman442)
• The Blue products are entertaining. They prove the listening skills of BOTH the su... (jay23)
• audiosens:With your excellent equipment I do hope you will try the Blue fuses. I d... (davidpritchard)
• wolf_garcia   Meeting at SR: "Hey, the fuses seem to take too long to "break in... (georgehifi)
• C,mon WolfYou know the next ones are going to be Purple, will take 180 days to ful... (uberwaltz)

• Just go to a hobby store (Michaels) and buy a sheet of foam board. Cut a rectangle... (roberjerman)

• I have a good tuner that I don't use anymore.  Contact me if interested.Steve N.Em... (audioengr)
• why are you using 2 pre-amps? if your using the pre out of your sony why bother us... (glennewdick)

• I accidently switched the oscillator coax cables on one of my converters once so t... (audioengr)

• try unplugging it from the wall to reboot the computer in your TV turning it off w... (glennewdick)

• Clearthink, you're being way too literal, but then again many audiophiles think of... (onhwy61)
• n80" I did not take into consideration that everyone might not know the various ... (clearthink)
• clearthink, that is very funny. I did not take into consideration that everyone mi... (n80)
• n80"here always seems to be some level of fetishism that seems perfectly reasona... (clearthink)
• Outsiders looking at the audio hobby oft perceive ritualistic behavior, psychologi... (geoffkait)
• i also dabble in the exotic and somewhat esoteric but i also enjoy ( several..mayb... (tomic601)
• Outsider looking in here. Sorry if it is not my place to comment on such weighty m... (n80)
• Bleeding edge audio, like bleeding edge cars, is rarely about value. It is about p... (viridian)
• Fremer lost most of his cred with me when he raved about sticking a ridiculous SR ... (wolf_garcia)

• +Atmaspere . Try a Tube Pre.  Tubes in Pre-amps last years if not decades, also mo... (glennewdick)
• Seriously, just try a tube preamp, and see if you still want to play with solid st... (atmasphere)
• @jafant ,What is your current [email protected] ,When I auditioned a JC2 years b... (milpai)
• If I'm you I'd buy a used BP26 and save a couple grand over the BP17.  If you read... (soix)
• I'm using a JC 2 BP with JC 1 monoblocks, but I have a K-5xeMP that I haven't sold... (dbphd)
• milpaithe Bryston BP-17 cubed is on my radar as well. I hope to get a demo very so... (jafant)
• The JC-2 punches nicely above its’ price point.  (wcfeil)
• Anyone heard the Merrill Audio Cara? Any feedback, compared to the Bryston/Parasou... (milpai)

• Thanks. I tried it and it doesn't work as well as the old search function.I get a ... (lowrider57)
• On the home page search window at the top of the page "Search for equipment or m... (aolmrd1241)
• Maybe I'm missing something, but it seems like one of the search options is gone. ... (lowrider57)

• The DQ 10 was an excellent speaker in their day. It would be a different sound imo... (willieva)
• Keep the 1.7i speakers. (stereo5)
• They are listed for 250 and I went checked them out and they look to be in decent ... (shrapnel)
• Janus subs...now we're talking about the old days. (roxy54)
• I would get them if they were in reasonable shape and priced correctly.B (gdnrbob)
•  I used to sell those back in the day, they did a lot of things right and improved... (willieva)
• Someone just recently posted they picked up a pair for $375 in great working condi... (kalali)

• EDIT: Never mind. I see that many subwoofers have left and right speaker inputs a... (atmasphere)
• "You mentioned that you’re using balanced cables from the LS16 to your amp, so if ... (n80)
• Just took a look online at the manual for the LS16.  It has multiple outputs, both... (bthartman)
• Thank you. But remember I’m new to all this.The Proceed amp has posts for spade te... (n80)

•  Since then I've wanted to ask the obvious question -- why don't all manufacturer... (atmasphere)
• spinaker01 - After hearing an X250 in my space, that's what did it for me.  ... (redlenses03)
• Ralph, I was pretty shocked a while back when I read one of your posts that assert... (soix)

• moe. Saw them at a venue in Indiana last night. What a show! They are truly a GREA... (boxer12)

• I'll try to find out something from Rob about the 2.7 vs 3.7 failures. Same driver... (tomthiel)
• Tom, that's more helpful info, thanks!Now to go crank my tunes!.... (prof)
• thank you again TT.   your input here is so appreciated as is the research you are... (ronkent)
• Ron, your listening levels and amplification are very appropriate / safe. So somet... (tomthiel)
• i have no knowledge of Luxman but that looks like a beast to beat the band.  how much (ronkent)
• Did any of you consider Luxman amps to drive your Thiels ?If so i would like to ha... (thieliste)
• good question Prof. (ronkent)
• tomthiel,What is the role played by the difference between tube amps and solid sta... (prof)
• thanks Tom.  i guess i play them too loud but i measured and the average is about ... (ronkent)
• Ron, all of your failures sound like overheated voice coils, either delaminating o... (tomthiel)
• Good to see you - tomthielThank You for reaching out to Rob for further informatio... (jafant)

• I've been looking forward to hearing Audience's power conditioner too.  A couple o... (gltyrian)

• the MC275 IV is one of the very best amps ever.  I have heard much more expensive ... (tzh21y)

• I still am using the original Tungsol 6550.  The treasure just do not sound as goo... (tzh21y)

• BREAKING NEWS:   I have just struck a deal with a connection of mine. I have final... (whitecamaross)
• TECHNO DUDE; I don't think i will have the wilson audio sasha 2s here when the foc... (whitecamaross)
• grey9hound: i did not want to buy anything additional at this time because i am go... (whitecamaross)
• @whitecamaross  I don't know if this question has been asked : have you compared o... (thieliste)
• Whitecamaross - Knowing you like stats ,I have a stat for you . King Sound KS17 . ... (maplegrovemusic)
• Is the Sasha 2 really in a higher league than the Sopra 3 ? This is a much interes... (techno_dude)
• WC....if you loved the Sasha’s you should consult with dealers or even with the ma... (dguitarnut)
• Oh ,I  get that .It is just that he said he was gonna try Lyngdorf.it would have b... (grey9hound)
• Hmmm... We should consider that WCSS is having fun, first and foremost.... While h... (guidocorona)
• I don’t think magicos have the bass I like. I always hear the whole “accurate” arg... (whitecamaross)

• As an owner of 2 McIntosh systems, I would say when it comes to Mac gear, whitecam... (stereo5)
• Roxy54 thanks for the clarification.  I agree with you about Mac,  I only read a f... (pops)
• stuff like that makes my back hurt...but I am running 1.2 KW with 4 amps so maybe ... (tomic601)
• stereo5 and pops,Correction:He very clearly stated in one of his posts about two w... (roxy54)
• Roxy 54....facts not fiction.    (pops)
• @roxy54 ……………………………………….He said the MC205 sounded thin, not the MC 1.25KW which is... (stereo5)
• whitecamaross says they're mid-fi. (roxy54)
• I heard them in an all McIntosh system at Audio Classics.  Effortless sound, dead ... (stereo5)

• "What about new CT-2 power cords? Any experience?"I am doing the CT-2 interconnect... (cheapbob)
• What about new CT-2 power cords?  Any experience? (mmhifi)

• I too have a C15 Pre, and heartily recommend it. It's more basic than most of thei... (sid42)
• Also, if you are in communication with Audio Classics get their opinion of C29, I ... (vahes)
• I am McIntosh guy.My first Mac was integrated MA5100, after a while I switched to ... (vahes)

• Well I have probably 150-175 hours on my speakers and they continue to improve. Th... (ozzy)

• Well its been over 3 weeks now and I can't seem to be able to get any information ... (ozzy)

• Adjusting the clamp (over the rubber washer) to each record drove me nuts.  Differ... (melm)

• @yyzsantabarbara You didn’t specify in what price range you were enquiring, but I ... (melbguyone)
• @melbguyoneCan you list some of the integrated amps you like? (yyzsantabarbara)
• @builder3, Luxman make some really nice gear. But there are much better integrated... (melbguyone)
• Don't overlook the Luxman L-590AX MkII (builder3)
• Also I do agree with all that is said about the description of Accuphase vs Luxman... (restock)
• One more thought to throw out is that the Accuphase presents a truly integrated op... (restock)

• The Piper-Thalia MK III might work.DeKay (dekay)
• Maybe the OP is talking about a "click & pop" remover? SweetVinyl has an excel... (mofimadness)
• jason ...Are you talking about cleaning LP's,. CD's. or electrical contacts?  (oregonpapa)
• Kind of a vague question, don't you think? (tpreaves)

• The Bryston is great with Maggie’s for sure.  Better dynamics and bass overall tha... (stickman451)
• Right now I still am using the Bryston 4B_SST² I bought with the 3.6 Maggies. Curr... (elizabeth)
• Elizabeth, congratulations on getting the 20.7’s!  Aren’t they awesome!  As you sa... (stickman451)
• I just heard more from Wendell. He writes,"BTW -- I would not call the first speak... (josh358)
• I would guess most 30.7 are going to Asia.   Just a guess.  I recently bought 20.7... (elizabeth)

• Check out the recordings of Mavis Staples and of Marlena Shaw. From the same gener... (frogman)
• I like Nina Simone's 'I Want a Little Sugar In My Bowl' (n80)

• @curiousjim I strongly encourage you to spend time bringing yourself up to date wi... (david_ten)
• loomisjohnson,Thanks for the tip. Never been to accessories 4 less. I'll definitel... (curiousjim)
• Hi pattemf132, I did look at the Anthem MRX  1120. And I  thought it was more than... (curiousjim)
• In that range I would at least look at the Anthem.  I recently purchased the AVM60... (pattemf132)
• Does anyone know if someone makes an adapter to make an older receiver wifi? That ... (david_ten)
• So I know they make adapters to make a receiver Bluetooth. Does anyone know if som... (curiousjim)
• Hi david_10,In answering your queston, it's my understanding that the soundtrack N... (curiousjim)
• i don't doubt that arcam/anthem are much better for critical music listening, but ... (loomisjohnson)
• Since it is being discussed above...this Arcam review was posted online today:http... (david_ten)
• whatever I buy will be for watching movies. Movies that are not known for the hi... (david_ten)
• audiotroy, What the heck pulled your chain?  Your original reply said" The Market ... (curiousjim)
• Just to keep things real - I never said Arcam or Anthem or anything else wasn't go... (auxinput)
• Jim, hate to disagree with Auxinput, never heard a current crop of Japanese receiv... (audiotroy)
• So I talked with Buzz at Crutchfield.  He agreed that the Yamaha RX-A1070 would be... (curiousjim)

• It's real. I had to pay state sales tax last year on my PayPal sales. They submitt... (jaybe)

• Would you care to name the dealer that has "stock" of Reed tonearms?  I kind of wa... (lewm)
• If you had the opportunity to make your Reed purchase again, would you go with the... (fsonicsmith)
• @nrenter i was programmed for "12 inch at that time, that was the best length for ... (chakster)
• @chakster ,If you had the opportunity to make your Reed purchase again, would you ... (nrenter)

• Time for a classic.Deceptive Bends .. 10cc.Feel the benefit is an all time great. (uberwaltz)
• Mixed Reality... The Gin Blossoms (uberwaltz)
• Day One (deluxe) .. From Ashes To New.Deezer (uberwaltz)

• Agreed.  Looks like somebody at A'gon found a new toy on their computer and ran am... (soix)
• Open the AudiogoN home page, enter a search for a brand, it should show the grid... (dill)

• @maxima95 - I stand corrected... It was advertised as KLEI PureSilver™ I have to ... (williewonka)
• It makes no sense for KLE Innovations to mislead their customers as they have such... (yping)
• Regardless of KLEI’s advertising claims (which I consider to be lies), what ultima... (salectric)
• It was advertised as KLEI PureSilver™.  Some earlier articles/reviews referred to ... (maxima95)
• I believe the RCA's were advertised as PurSilver(TM) - which is just a trade-marke... (williewonka)

• Of course it’s only fair to point out that phase coherence is a different animal t... (geoffkait)
• Phase coherent speakers only offer a potential.  If the speakers are not set up pr... (genez)

• It's a miracle, sounds like an ad to me ....  (dill)
• While Buying this type of  Zu Audio cable you need to check onces. Anywhere i sug... (pradeepkumar)

• Alan, I have been using dBpoweramp for 5 years now. There are free rippers out the... (phil9624)
• @dweller “ Can't you get an after-market CD player anymore? Just sayin“+1........a... (addyson815)
• Spotify (largest catalog + easy user interface), etc. can be accessed directly on ... (david_ten)
• Thanks to all of you, responses were great. I'm in the gathering information stage... (sid42)
• Can't you get an after-market CD player anymore? Just sayin'... (dweller)
• I didn't really address your question. If you do not have a computer with a CD dri... (phil9624)
• Acura TLX has a cd player that rips cds played to a hard drive so no CD needed aft... (mapman)
• I had a similar experience five years ago when I discovered that BMW no longer off... (phil9624)
• The loss of CD players in cars can be a bummer.  I don't often listen to music in ... (hifiman5)
• If you already have a computer with a CD drive, you don't need anything but some p... (effischer)

• @invictus005 - I didn't know the medical team was able to restore your hearing.  W... (bpoletti)
• I’ve yet to hear a tube phono better solid state myself. Raul’s right about that, ... (invictus005)
• @rauliruegas Your earlier criticisms of the Herron VTPH-2a contradict your back-pe... (bpoletti)
• Dear @bpoletti : Of course that I know is a hybrid design, that's why I specified ... (rauliruegas)
• @rauliruegas It's obvious from your latest comment that you don't have any clue ab... (bpoletti)
• Dear @bpoletti : Many years ago I heard the VTPH-1 MC version and latter on the VT... (rauliruegas)

• @denizpiri is that just poweramp? Did you tried any preamps, how much does it affe... (hudo)

• One thing I haven't seen, although I really haven't been looking for it, is a comp... (bondmanp)
• None of the professional DJs never use those turntablesSo according to Chakster, a... (helomech)

• The Astounding Eyes of Rita - Anouar Brahem (david_ten)
• Renaud Garcia-Fons 'Entremundo' (david_ten)
• First Hot Tuna disc...so good. (roxy54)
• buellrider97,Thanks for the positive feedback! And the trip down memory lane. The ... (nutty)

• At that price point I’d recommend adding the Magico A3 to your audition list @9800US. (melbguyone)
• Dang....sorry...I got the whole thing backwards on your speakers.  Lol.  Well...wh... (sfcfran)
• Alman...thanks for the info.  So, again on the basis of a commonallity in sound be... (sfcfran)
• Parasound A21 ampPass Labs XP 10 preamp Cyrus CDi disc player  (alman63)
• I have the Signature SE 's (alman63)
• Your trading out strengths and weaknesses....those two speakers are almost polar o... (sfcfran)
• What specifically are you looking to improve upon?   (soix)

•  How much did this ad cost you? (winoguy17)

• I love Neko Case's song Hold on,hold on but I just haven't been able to warm up to... (n80)
• Check out Beth’s work with Joe Bonnamassa...just wow  (rdudley2)
• Love Beth Hart. Great pipes.  (castlemaine63)
• @phaeton16  REALLY digging Beth Hart! Thanks, aside from her obvious talent I like... (jetson)
• +1, Susan Tedeschi and Beth Hart+2 on both of these and add Neko Case (mofimadness)
• @hifiman5 I don’t know any of them - thanks, I’ll check them out. @n80 I like Susa... (jetson)
• Listening now. Thanks @jetson  (david_ten)
• +1, Susan Tedeschi and Beth Hart (adeep42)
• How about Susan Tedeschi? New to me. Maybe well known to you guys. (n80)
• jetson,Thanks for sharing.  I always Iike to hear new voices, and this one sounds ... (curiousjim)
• Try a little Beth Hart she is the new Janis Joplin (phaeton16)
• My thanks to those here who turned me on to Karen Souza, Kandace Springs and Melod... (hifiman5)

• A modest list.  Still have the ones with an asterisk.Vandersteen 2cAlon PetiteCarv... (bbarlow690)
• Dates are Approximate:Monitor audio MA4, owned for some years by 1995Dynaudio Audi... (david12)

• Hi - got RPS100 several months ago but was having system ground loop issues only o... (audiorsch)

• Check out the JL Audio Dominion D-110!www.jlaudio.com/d110-ash-home-audio-dominion... (yogiboy)

• I heard from a Focal dealer the reason the Scala V2 was replaced with the new Scal... (jmcgrogan2)
• No, absolutely not  Magico isn’t better either. Scalia V2 Utopia is a fantastic sp... (invictus005)
• Listen to the Magico A3 (erik_squires)
• I've not heard the Sopra 3 but in a direct comparison between Sopra 2 and Scala V2... (leeagc)

• Unfortunately, that is probably the same response you will get from any Hegel deal... (jmcgrogan2)
• I called a bunch of those people. They don't have the product  but will special or... (jcb1957)
• Google is your friend: Acoustic Architects 70 NW 73rd St. Miami, FL 33150 Phone: (... (jmcgrogan2)

• My feet are very sore, and my right ankle bone won't tolerate any pressure on it f... (akshayv)

• audiotroy1,002 posts07-19-2018 5:19amThe Vitus gear does tend to sound warm, whi... (melbguyone)
• Thanks @audiotroy . The systems above are not mine, it belongs to my mate. After h... (shingy)
• The A21 is your weak link the JC 5 would be better, however the entire setup of pr... (audiotroy)

• I never charge Paypal fees since the auction price is what I agree to anyway, and ... (wolf_garcia)

• @rshad0000Thanks. When the video on your SSP 800 was dropping out, what source was... (caphill)
• Caphill,Awesome system! Congrats!  I dont think, at least initially, I will add th... (rshad0000)
• @rshad0000So, are you also going to add overhead speakers for Dolby Atmos & DT... (caphill)

• Configure the voice service through web pages, U2000, or TR069 servers on HG8245Q2... (khb1022)

• I have a budget of 1k and am mostly interested in running a tube pre with a SS p... (imhififan)

• Well, I tried your suggestion. Pressing the "tuner mode" button on my unit only se... (dweller)
• Wow! That's amazing! I'll see if I can do something similar with mine. Question: D... (dweller)
• I had same problem and solved it.I have an Onkyo TX-RZ3100 AV receiver and haven't... (remm)

• Thanks guys.  Ended up getting a Goldpoint XLR selector - reviews were good + loca... (rdk777)

• Oops. He's on YouTube. Should have said that probably.  (amb3cog)
• headphonedreamsI'm getting one of these too. I highly recommend you watch Hans Bee... (amb3cog)

• Jimman2, thank you for the shared knowledge of Facebook marketplace... good stuff.... (sfcfran)

• Kudos @stevecham  ...Brilliant statement !  (instlouis)
• As long as the emotional impact of the music exceeds your attention to the equipme... (stevecham)
• I think you'll be surprised at what your ears pick up after you've been listening ... (djohnson54)
• I wouldn't worry about being more analytical.  Not necessarily a good skill to have. (ron1319)
• I'm not sure I have the ears for it. I like it. I appreciate it. I can hear differ... (n80)

• I say, go for the PS Audio 300 Monos and you will likely be quite happy and pretty... (jbrrp1)
• @stereo5 - Definitely not my experience with the stereo amps.  (erik_squires)
• I am now leaning towards the monoblocks.  This is an attempt to future proof my sy... (kcpellethead)
• PSA Stereo or better go for the monos - synergy will be a given. Great performance... (leeagc)
• I would go with either the PSA stereo or psa monoblocks. Since the speakers have a... (rbstehno)
• @erik_squires ……………………………….I felt the Parasound Halo Integrated I had was a little... (stereo5)
• @stereo5 - Depends on what we call warm. If you consider the Parasound Halo A21/A2... (erik_squires)

• BTW, based on your post in the thread ’Blocking the Propaganda’ I’d say you are al... (david_ten)
• George, here you go:https://www.stereophile.com/content/sounds-audio-glossary-glos... (david_ten)

• Pleasantly surprised to stumble upon your review of these AAD speakers. They seem ... (mitchius)

• I have two refurbed 401s. I replaced the idler with an Audiosilente wheel. Definit... (noromance)
• I can’t tell right away, but that doesn’t mean that you, or everyone else, can’t.I... (viridian)
• Hi, I appreciate your response, I try and take audio advice with a grain of salt b... (52tiger)

• yes it is easy to think, in part, that  the price of entry that keeps young people... (lwal22)
• As a very new and almost accidental audiophile, I would think that one of the bigg... (n80)

• Hate to throw in this tidbit after your awesome x250.8 purchase, but a very simple... (sfcfran)

• ron1319,I am going to buy a USB cable because even though I’ve only listened to on... (prof)
• ^^^^^  and...there we go again....Another in-depth analysis of the issue. (prof)
• Yes and no. Cables matter and do make a huge difference to people that have the ab... (hiendmmoe)
• My first impression isn't what I expected at all.  The Kimber Hero XLR cables soun... (ron1319)
• nonoiseTo paraphrase an old Sam Kinison line: If you see me doing that, just shoot... (geoffkait)
• elizabethI always put my umptions in there Geoff. That is the best place to keep u... (geoffkait)
• To paraphrase an old Sam Kinison line: If you see me doing that, just shoot me. (nonoise)
• I always put my umptions in there Geoff. That is the best place to keep unptions f... (elizabeth)
• How far would you go? https://youtu.be/XJJy6VJvSCk (geoffkait)
• Whoa! What? Hey, that’s a lot of assumptions. Why assume anything? (geoffkait)
• In a modern recording, I’m wondering how much of the signal passed from the mic to... (ron1319)
• Everyone should buy more expensive cables, especially if they can't hear the diffe... (cd318)

• How about this one?https://audiogon.com/listings/lis9258j-avm-audio-cs-2-2-award-w... (robelvick)

• @tubes444  - It's really a piece of test gear. 99% of buyers are probably electric... (erik_squires)
• erik_squires  This was my reason for starting this tread to DC power  FOR my newMy... (tubes444)
• Kalali - The power supply has banana plugs on the back. You need to make your own ... (erik_squires)
• @erik_squires thank you! (jcoehler)
• Erik, that PS looks pretty decent. Can it be used with any device that uses a wall... (kalali)

• Having owned a Devialet based system for some while now I can tell you there are s... (leeagc)

• In the early 70s, I had a small, box-sized dbx unit for a short time, which I neve... (edbeta1)

• 10B was the balcony seat where Lincoln was sitting at Ford’s theater. (geoffkait)
• It means I’m stuck in the middle seat of Row 10.  (wcfeil)

• heard the special 40s extensively and they sound metallic and edgy, vs the contour... (avanti1960)
• I'm almost certain I could make 1 phone call tomorrow and have 1008Be's in my livi... (kosst_amojan)

• @mamifero "I am not very familiar with Variable or Autobias -I'll google it- but I... (trelja)
• If the stock tubes are bright and thin sounding, would suggest you try psvane gray... (johnss)

• I agree with those who don't care about the RRHOF. Nothing wrong with discussing w... (n80)
• Why not let them in?The Hall is replete with groups and individuals who don’t belo... (wcfeil)

• Is the nature of the artist such that it matters what he is saying?Not intending t... (n80)

• I’ll be placing my order for this amp in a few weeks. I will be interested in read... (chrshanl37)

• Hey, I have three times as much wattage than I need, I don’t use it. 99.9% of use ... (georgehifi)
• I hope you don’t mean it’s going to be more dynamic if it’s plenty loud enough, bu... (almarg)
• I actually had to run a splitter off the back of the tube buffer because it only h... (almarg)
• IMO, in most circumstances if the front end of a system cannot drive a power amp ... (georgehifi)
• @ professorsvsu You`re a good sport ! Thanks for that, but if I may, I`d like to... (scm)
• Thank you, Professor.George, there are no hiccups in my calculations. Note that I ... (almarg)
• @georgehifi What really seemed to help was adding the tube buffer. The volume leve... (scm)
• No problem Al. I'm having a great time being a bystander as you and George go back... (professorsvsu)
• scm Thanks for that info.There you go Al, even with .24mV MC and 87db speakers pl... (georgehifi)
• @georgehifi So you had enough volume with the passive even though you had a very ... (scm)
• Awesome! It’s a small world, as the saying goes. Yeah, I don’t know if you know t... (georgehifi)
• Yes I know Kim and Al very well, they are 200mts down the road from me in Brookva... (almarg)
• For my preamp I used a DEQX HDP-5, which as you may be aware is produced by some... (georgehifi)
• scm My phono cartridge is lowish on the output @ .24 mv and so far the system h... (georgehifi)
• @professorsvsu. Did you send it into the factory to have it checked out and update... (celander)
• Just to add a liitle bit to the thread. I`m using the Herron VTPH 1 MC plus phono ... (scm)

• I haven't heard the A3's myself because at $10k and being magico and backordered I... (steve59)

• Get this book.  It's the best resource for not only keeping sound from getting out... (soix)
• yes, brick wall is good to block sound from going past it.  However, it is a highl... (auxinput)
• Hello,The double brick wall should be fine (well damped) by itself.Zero Transmissi... (rego)

• From my Bryston amp I use the balanced connections for my surround processor and t... (luxmancl38)

• Nobody here but you.  (wcfeil)

• As much as these Audioquest Storm Series power cables are improving systems, I can... (bultaco)
• Regarding stiffness, yes they are but not unacceptably so and they do hold their s... (folkfreak)
• Elizabeth,They are horribly stiff and I submit their stiffness will prevent more t... (ricred1)
• Redesign? Maybe so you can BEND it? I hear the original of Dragon and Hurricane To... (elizabeth)
• It's my understanding that they're coming out with a new Hurricane. I don't know w... (ricred1)
• Thanks Charger.  Garth is a great guy.  I can't wait for his 'next' set of product... (ctsooner)
• Last month I purchased four Audioquest Hurricane power cords for mysystem. I put t... (chargerfan)

• Audio Advice - Raleigh NC. (jafant)
• As a relative newcomer, I have yet to experience anything but positive experiences... (kensw)

• @timlub this is great information!  I just picked up a laptop and I'm going to get... (fourwnds)

• Ramb128  You speak highly of Wilson. Have you owned Sophia's or others?  (jahatl513)
• I have listened to both the 2 and the 3's and purchase the 3's It adds a little mo... (ramb128)

• I couldn't agree more atmosphere. It kills me reading about folks wanting a speake... (ctsooner)

• @rwdawson - For parallels in cars, you cannot take a Yugo, put fancy tires on it a... (erik_squires)

• If you are looking for a new home for them, they are welcome at my house. (raykemp)
• Very liquid sounding speakers.  (wcfeil)

• Maybe it was the rest of the system George, but that's what I heard each time I've... (ctsooner)

• I wonder what the dealer was doing with fake cords. Were they a trade-in?  (roxy54)
• all power cords were replaced directly from PS Audio after they inspected and foun... (debjit_g)

• No Problem, whats everybody getting all upset about?  Roxy54, you're right, I am a... (bobbyd38)
• Overall,  I don't like the idea of a person in business to be able to list anythin... (timlub)
• jetter,I respectfully disagree. Endorsing a product to other members is useful, an... (roxy54)
• elizabethI am certain Infinity lawyers will soon send you a 'cease and desist' ... (cleeds)
• I am certain Infinity lawyers will soon send you a 'cease and desist' letter for m... (elizabeth)

• Ya know, I think I will.  I can't imagine anything new at that price point could t... (stevehardy1)
• Go for it (audiotroy)
• Well, I can get one without the DAC in near mint condition for $1400.    (stevehardy1)
• Actually yes depending on the resolution of the system. The Adcom gear is very dec... (audiotroy)

• I like the SME and have owned one. I have an older OL - 1 Silver that is not as go... (jperry)
• I have owned the OL Encounter and now a Illustrious mk3c.  Excellent arms with ver... (drrsutliff)

• Nice clips, nsp.  Two alto players deserving of more attention here.  Frank Strozi... (frogman)

• SL-1600 is very troublesome turntable. (czarivey)

• If buying new, the MF M2Si is hard to beat. Belles Aria is also a great integrated... (kalali)
• There is an Edge i3 Integrated Amp on USAudiomart for $600.00 great reviews and re... (sfseay)

• I would look at the Acoustic Zen MC2=Zen AES/EBU cable- it has been the standard c... (jwpstayman)

• Very careful placement of the absorption panels is required, as well as using the ... (hornguys)

• I have the same speakers as well and the original panels sound just fine to me. If... (kalali)
• sgordon1;  proper maintenance is paramount on cars.  Especially, routine oil chang... (minorl)

• About 6 months ago I my ET3-SE and phono preamp for a Luxman CL38U-SE.Luxman just ... (luxmancl38)
• I'm having trouble understanding the real problem here.CJ came out with a new pre-... (minorl)
• People oft accuse me of posting garbage not related at all to the OP. But in this ... (geoffkait)

• I look at at this and see a serious bit of kit, if you like tube sound. George,... (tweak1)