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Hello to all,Recently I checked the Marantz Japanese website, and noticed that the KI-Ruby is cal...

Output is only 10 w/ch at 8 ohms. 

Hello to all,Recently  was researching about the evolution of class d amplifiers, for what I unde...

Hello to all,I was checking the AMR website this days, and appears that the company made a brief ...

Take a tour of Nelson Pass’ listening room https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n3ZJnzo1tY

Got a new DAC and want to try listening to music from my laptop as decoded by my DAC.  Don't want...

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My System has a very low hum running thru it. It seems to go away if I employa ground removing pl...

It appears as though MIT is closing  their doors and going out of business.  They are not accepti...

Has anybody had a similar experience to mine and found that commercial speakers just arent finely...

Hi,Is it a good idea to buy a pair of speakers based on specification? Currently I have a pair of...

Hi all, I have an ARC ref 3 that I've been really happy with, after switching all the valves it h...

Here's a list of ultimate Integrated amps between 30-50K for people who want a simple rig with no...

As technology in cables seems to be a slow burner at best I'm wondering which you would consider ...

Can anyone recommend 300bs for this amp?  I found that the JJs that are included lacked a lot of ...

Hey all. I own a pair of mono amplifiers with female xlr inputs. Needing to go from single ended ...

Hi Folks,I'm looking to upgrade from my Marantz PM5005 and my budget is around 1600$.  I think I'...

Hi all,I get the problems with driving power amps from mains regenerators, this can dull the soun...

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So I bought a used pair of Vapor Breeze bookshelf speakers that are totally amazing.  I wanted to...

the argument as i understand it is that adding any additional electronics to a system will have a...

Hey all,I have a Lampizator Amber plus. I've managed to get massive improvements to it by putting...

I'm new to this hobby and I'm in the process of trying to dial in a good audio system while remai...

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I would like to stream Tidal, and now perhaps Amazon, via wi fi to my Passlabs INT 30 into my Bob...

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I have been for many years a happy Logitech Transporter user.Then Qobuz came along, I subscribed ...

• Upon further inspection it seems the donuts are indeed rotten and fall apart to th... (icarus12)

• Rickie Lee Jones’ cover of Hendrix’ Up from the Skies on her album, Pop Pop. (geoffkait)
• +1 for elliotbnewcombjr's pick of "Famous Blue Raincoat" by Jennifer Warnes.I don'... (mitchagain)
• @elliotbnewcombjr  Which one do you prefer: The Live or Studio version? (Tupelo Ho... (david_ten)
• Cassandra Wilson, Van Morrison's Tubelo Honeystudio version from her amazing 'Blue... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• again, great thread!Richie Haven's cover of Dylan's 'License to Kill'. https://ww... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• frothy11 Credits at end of movie 'Cadillac Records' say that Willie Dixon sued ... (elliottbnewcombjr)

• I'm reading every word, as I am sure others are as well.... (thecarpathian)
• Except for the "daimonic" Geoffkait, it seems I speak only to spectral entities no... (mahgister)
• The improvement on the Fostex Th7B of this fifth S.G. is so great that suddenly I ... (mahgister)
• I listen Sorabji transcendental studies for piano, by Fredrick Ullen, perhaps one ... (mahgister)
• In the next month my project is making my own micro-crystals bands… The reason is ... (mahgister)
• The effect of my Fifth S.G. is stupendous, probably because it is the first one at... (mahgister)
• Without sorb the Fostex would not be to my liking... And remember you must use the... (mahgister)
• I got the thin fo.Q tape mostly for CDs but also for power cord plugs, wall outlet... (geoffkait)
• Geoff the Fo.Q tape I used act subtly but complemented successfully the sorbothane... (mahgister)
• I had a very similar experience using my vintage SONY MDR-V700 headphones after my... (geoffkait)
• The Fostex TH 7 B was so extraordinary headphones modified, with his 3-d soundtage... (mahgister)
• It seems that only me for now lives audio miracles for cheap cost! :)Anyway the la... (mahgister)

• I have a Lampizator Atlantic SE, it is a very nice addition to my system.  I have ... (maxboy00)
• Sure, I'd be tempted to buy that Lampizator Golden Gate that I saw here on Agon - ... (roberjerman)
• I am familiar with the Lampizator DAC's . They sure are sexy looking - and drool-w... (roberjerman)
• I like tubes - and own quite a collection (including three Futterman OTL's). I jus... (roberjerman)
• Be content with your present DAC and don't be fooled by the hype from some of thes... (roberjerman)
• So I assume this is a dislike of valves Rob? I didn't "add" valves to the outputs ... (tim_field)
• Tubes are most linear on initial turn-on. They only degrade over time. Unlike, say... (roberjerman)
• Adding tubes to the output stage of a DAC is contrary to ACCURATE sound quality! I... (roberjerman)

• You’re close, very close. It’s a hemisphere, half a bubble. If it was a sphere we’... (geoffkait)
•  With a good recording,I would say more like a bubble. Height,width,and depth. Ima... (rocray)
• @ieales- thank [email protected]_squires - hope you finish it soon, and do reward yourself... (tomcarr)
• I have a pretty big room....10' ceilings....12,000 cubic feet.  Speakers are Salk ... (snapsc)
• Tom : Thanks so much for remembering me. I think you are the third person who ever... (erik_squires)
• My system is very modest but sounds wonderful ... because of the room treatment an... (ieales)
• Erik-Thank you for the kind words.Sorry to hear about your lack of a listening roo... (tomcarr)

• Google "Roy Harper Flashes from the Archives." (noromance)
• Hawkwind  -Space Ritual and many of their other covers like Quark, PXR5, Astoundin... (noromance)
• That’s pretty ’clear’: Faust s/t on original German polydor (or later repress on r... (edgewear)
• The more I look at it, the more I love Tears for Fears, "The Seeds of Love" Such a... (simao)

• I sold McIntosh it is well built and meters are real nice looking build quality fo... (audioman58)
• Basically if it sounds better to you it is better. The Rotel is a decent budget am... (jond)
• You might try an upgrade with some new tubes in the preamp. (dill)
• v7b9b13, with a really good post asking some of my favorite questions! Trying to m... (millercarbon)
• It was pretty fun!!  :) :) :) (v7b9b13)
• I wouldn't take that as the fabled Mac sound (which is totally different with thei... (atmasphere)

• Yes I love his playing , I have heard him live a couple of years ago.He played Bee... (jim204)
• Now listening to Francsco Piemontesi, Liszt 2 Legends, also  Annees.Very niceHas a... (jcazador)

• I second soundsrealaudio. Get married and in a few short weeks you will master the... (zyphryx)
• This is hilarious. (erik_squires)
• Obviously you are not married or your exquisite ears would no longer be exquisite ... (soundsrealaudio)
• Actually, as a super taster, I have a hard time selecting snacks to eat while list... (perkri)
• Bose 901 !!   Great spread , not the most accurate ,but my friend still uses them ... (audioman58)
• More troll-bait from his dial-up internet connection in his step-mom's doublewide ... (spinaker01)
• Priceless. Absolutely priceless.Where to begin. (perkri)
• If high frequencies are your problem and you don't want particularly deep bass try... (mazian)
• " Ok, then “I would guess that a large enough sample size” of speakers auditioned... (audiokinesis)
• Ok, then “I would guess that a large enough sample size” of speakers auditioned wo... (nicotico)
• " If your hearing capabilities don’t fall outside scientifically established norms... (audiokinesis)
• Are you sure you really are only ordinarily sensitive to other components?Most oth... (kenjit)
• You could go to a Ted Nugent concert and afterward you wouldn't have super-sensiti... (dweller)
• No one else here on Audiogon claims to have superior hearing when it comes to musi... (nicotico)
• Interesting. I mean, interesting that your super sensitive hearing is confined to ... (millercarbon)
• Scientific hearing tests would presumably be able to confirm whether your hearing ... (kenjit)
• Scientific hearing tests would presumably be able to confirm whether your hearing ... (nicotico)
• " What is the solution to this? " In no particular order: This first: Know thyself... (audiokinesis)
• “I believe I am in that elite group.”Yes, you certainly are. (crn3371)
• " I have found that pretty much every speaker that is for sale isnt good enough f... (dill)
• How about speakers for super sensitive skin? (geoffkait)
• I do not know your age or hearing measurements, but when I was young, say under 30... (mapman)
• Just sing to yourself (jtcf)
• Golf? (millercarbon)
• There may not be a solution for you - that just may be a cross you have to bear...... (elrod)
• Funny you said that. My cat has the same exact complaint every time I play  music... (kalali)
• Here's a possible solution that may be right up your alley.https://thebuttkicker.c... (dekay)
• @kenjit  What is the solution to this? Experience live music instead.     (three_easy_payments)

• bdp24are you up-to-date on this Bootleg Series?Travelin' Thru: Bootleg Series Vol.... (jafant)

• Bob Dylan - Travelin' Thru :Bootleg Series Vol. 15 (November). (jafant)

• Thanks, I want to avoid using one on my power amps. So I guess you're saying that ... (tim_field)
• I used a PS Audio Power Plant Premier for a few years.  When i first got I plugged... (vegasears)

• Auralic are reaching out to Amazon, no timescales as of yet. (tim_field)
• I've been using my laptop pc via usb to my dac and compared with Qobuz, Amazon HD ... (jaferd)
• So Bezos would do something like that. (nonoise)
• I got this on another forum"Those settings are for the "offline listening" downloa... (herman)
• Some [Some] current Amazon Products, Sonos, BluOS products, Marantz, Denon, etc. [... (david_ten)
• I am a Prime member but this would be my first time with any service. I have a nic... (zapper)
• Historically HDTracks is no ’true-resolution’ saint either, tho’ fishyness at thei... (usery)
• No, say it's not true. Bezos wouldn't do something like that, would he? (nonoise)
• I purchased and downloaded a Led Zeppelin song at 24/96 and the spectrum shows a b... (herman)
• I have the student discount Tidal subscription. Also I have the Oppo105 which has ... (junzhang10)
• "audio quality matters v. seven notes and a set of vibrations"Nice read. Brit humo... (david_ten)
• “Aurender says they are in contact with Amazon”Great news indeed. I am a Aurender ... (lalitk)
• Agreed. I believe many will.  (david_ten)
• Sure thing.  I would probably go for it if Aurender supports it. (cedargrover)
• @cedargrover  Thanks for that update. It's great news! (david_ten)
• Aurender says they are in contact with Amazon and will update in the coming weeks. (cedargrover)
• Logged into Amazon Music on Node2i,  HD option shows up as menu item. When you cli... (merosen)
• Only if Amazon have off-line ultra HD. LTE is not reliable at some location and in... (junzhang10)
• just started my free trial--initially i find the UI inferior to and less intuitive... (loomisjohnson)
• So far so good. I upgraded Amazon to HD and it sounds very good. The interface is ... (digepix)
• In a lazy and totally non-scientific comparison across a couple of my 2nd-tier hif... (usery)
• Pertinent information from Apple Insider:"HD tracks are 16-bit audio with a sample... (david_ten)
• "If you want to stream music, you’ll need at least a 1.5-2Mbps LTE connection for ... (david_ten)
• Brief early "experience / use" feedback. Might be of help to those just starting o... (david_ten)
• @grannyring   Agree. Roon integration is key for me as well. It will be interestin... (david_ten)
• How does it work with Aurender? (cdc2)
• Amazon wants $9.99 from me for a trial. $14.99 after that.That’s because I did a f... (merosen)
• Yes it must offer Roon integration! I use both Qobuz and Tidal. Both services soun... (grannyring)

• @memcdm, good work and thanks for sharing. 1% tolerance difference between parts (... (cd318)
• Regarding tolerances: It is critically important to set tight tolerances in any sp... (memcdm)

• Damn, need warranty replacement...... (oddiofyl)
• Best to call them and find out the truth from MIT themselves. (miketuason)
• Their website just says they are moving that could certainly disrupt shipments tem... (jond)
• Their site looks like business as usual to me... (thecarpathian)
• Not surprised. All the MIT I ever heard was overpriced. Come to think of it, not a... (millercarbon)
• @jwpstayman can you confirm this is true in this thread?  (tammyholt)
• Interesting...on the website it says they are moving. (aniwolfe)

• My original point George was that you never accept anyone's experience with Clas... (georgehifi)
• And George, we can go through reams of posts where some one says : "I heard a Clas... (erik_squires)
• I'm sorry George, let me restate that. I've never seen you pass an opportunity to ... (erik_squires)
• Please don’t post your own misguided words and say they are mine, your just showin... (georgehifi)
• If I take everything George has said about current Class D I would summarize it li... (erik_squires)
• You are seriously deluded, and twisting words to make yourself look like you know ... (georgehifi)
• George does not understand that Class A relates to the bias of an amplifier and ha... (mcreyn)
• @georgehifi , Can you just drop down the level of sarcasm and argumentativenes... (georgehifi)
• George who holds up the Levinson ML2 as the paragon of excellence for technical s... (georgehifi)
• @georgehifi , Can you just drop down the level of sarcasm and argumentativeness a ... (gdnrbob)
• We finally got him to install a pair of ZERO This is just trying to save face. ... (georgehifi)
• You’ve now got to be joking!!, out of courtesy I didn’t mention which OTL’s would... (atmasphere)
• golfnutz,In my post, I was not defensive about my Mytek Brooklyn amp.  I thanked y... (viber6)

• I had Audion mono's a while ago, whilst the very coloured midrange is great for vo... (tim_field)

• A good dealer will let you take a pair home if they have demos of the model you ar... (oddiofyl)
• No, it's not a good idiea, and also, room acoustics!! Good room acoustics can make... (erik_squires)
• Remember the old days when the catalog showed "20-watt speakers", and the next bet... (mrearl)
• Two of the main reasons you can instantly tell two acoustic instruments apart play... (three_easy_payments)
• LOL- @millercarbon. Seriously, what millercarbon is saying is DON'T buy speakers b... (tomcarr)
• Specs are all that matters. Absolutely. Anechoic measurement really does tell you ... (millercarbon)
• I agree with islandmandan. Get yourself a couple subs.  This will not only give yo... (rocray)
• You might want to entertain the idea of finding a pair of subwoofers that will tak... (islandmandan)
• The size of your listening room and type of music you listen to has more to do wit... (dill)
• It may be a good idea to shop based on specs in your case, since you are looking a... (simonmoon)
• Not all manufacturers measure ,low-end extension with the same yardstick, so imo y... (audiokinesis)
• There’s some value to the specs and likely the Spendors will go lower. But if you ... (mschott)

• I am a Maggie owner (past,present, future). If you go to the Magnepan website and ... (jrapp)
• I only had the MG 2a's, which I loved owning, but IMHO, Maggie's are speakers that... (electroslacker)
• To be honest to this day they have cheap frames which flex and lose detail, mys st... (audioman58)
• Cones vs thin film speakers?  So why not both.  I have a pair of MGCIIIs, MGAs, MG... (dwmaggie)
• Mewsickbuff I am A dealer for GT Audioworks Planar speakers that is a must auditio... (faxer)
• I have had Maggie 1.7i’s for a year or two, driving with solid state Bel Canto REF... (malmc02)
• Own a set of 1.7i. Drive it with a Pro-ject turntable and differential Emotiva gea... (ethan_bennett)
• Mewsicbuff, your room is perfect for 3.7i's. Maggies are an extremely easy load. T... (mijostyn)
• Thanks all for the input. I'm not in the market for a new amp. The one I have now ... (mewsickbuff)
• I’m one of ’the 20.7 will be my last speaker’ guys. Moved from 3.5 to the 20 many ... (edgewear)
• Have owned several pairs.MG 1's , MG2's and 2-b's. When you get them right they ar... (jazzman463)
• From 1990 until 2014 I owned SMGa, 1.7 QR, and 3.7R.   What I loved most was the r... (brownsfan)

• Speaking the modern EL34 Mullards , i only got 6 months before one died.....pretty... (oddiofyl)
• Zkidd, thanks for posting.... I have a pair of Mid Monos and love them, they are a... (oddiofyl)
• I buy my 7581a tubes from Viva also, and only recently noticed the break-in phenom... (wolf_garcia)
• The new RUSSIAN production power tube to beat in my system (LTA ZOTL40 AMP) is the... (aniwolfe)

• I heard it with a pair of Klipsch Forte' III.     What an awesome sounding amp.   ... (oddiofyl)
• It is a great sounding little amp. I heard it with a pair of Rethm speakers. Excel... (jperry)
• It's definitely UL and I would imagine at 12 watts from two EL84's per side it's c... (jond)

• I have heard a few class d and some were not bad at all... Bel Canto for one and A... (oddiofyl)

• I am thinking you might be right about the battery pack being in-house. You would ... (tonyaudio)
• tonyaudioI wonder if Madrigal/Proceed made this battery in-house? Additionally, it... (jafant)
• Thanks. The 1/2 C size Diameter is correct, fits great but it needs a total length... (tonyaudio)
• 4.85V 1/2C Cell Array BatteryDoes this make sense to anyone? @tonyaudio   1/2C is... (imhififan)

• @meambler  Which version of Coda CSiB  you have? V1, 2 or 3? (imhififan)
• Thought I would up date this thread. I really like the Coda CSiB. Lynott  your des... (meambler)

• tomthielThank You for consistently staying in contact with Rob at CSS.Hope you are... (jafant)
• Rob says the CS1.2 tweeter is a SEAS 25TAC/GW H420 which is different from your SE... (tomthiel)
• Jimi - my apologies for confusion. I mis-remembered your model. I was speaking abo... (tomthiel)

• Oyaide NEO $99 for 5 meters (rpw)

• Rok, we're both veterans, and it's rare that veterans tell the truth about war.War... (orpheus10)
• Schubert,That war and it's aftermath evokes just one emotion, Sadness.When my Mom ... (rok2id)
• For rok, O-10 or any other vets .This must be a one-off , can’t even imagine this ... (schubert)
• Rok, I know you're right. (orpheus10)
• Thanks for the Bob Sheppard clips, acman3.  Great LA studio guy.  One of my favori... (frogman)
• ***** I think you got the worst record she ever recorded.*****It wasn't her, it w... (rok2id)
• We have a winner!  Well done. (frogman)
• Rok, I'm listening to Carmen, and I think you got the worst record she ever record... (orpheus10)
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tuv3SOUpOTwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BjTLqv... (acman3)
• Flight of the BumblebeeRimsky-KorsakovCheers (rok2id)
• Sure.  Nice cut with a great slow shuffle groove.  Could tell immediately it was G... (frogman)
• Speaking of Billy Root, I’ve got this Benny Green record with both Gene Ammons and... (orpheus10)
• Good work pjw; I have a lot of "Chico Hamilton" records that I can't even find on ... (orpheus10)
• Well I searched Amazon again and found it. The CD price was too high so I purchase... (pjw81563)
• orpheus10,Your Clifford Brown selections are great. Clifford is my favorite trumpe... (pjw81563)
• This post is for the Clifford Brown fans.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt_f... (orpheus10)
• acman3 , I don’t doubt your North Texas story . Seems to me they have one of best ... (schubert)

• jtcf694 posts09-16-2019 3:07pmThank you for posting @decooney .I have no answers b... (decooney)

• A few years ago, I dug into my closets, and started selling off many of my 100 pow... (mrdecibel)
• This amp is literally a steal at it's price.  Easily competes with amps several ti... (cascadesphil)

• I got this on another forum"Those settings are for the "offline listening" downloa... (herman)
• I purchased and downloaded a Led Zeppelin song at 24/96 and the spectrum shows a b... (herman)
• I tried Amazon music a few months back as it came with Amazon Prime free.Interface... (uberwaltz)
• Thanks Don _c55 . I contacted Joseph Parvey of Wolf Audio to see if his streamer/s... (lwin)
•  I use Plex and Squeeze in my house currently.  Also Plex for remote access.I'd li... (mapman)
• If it’s not Roon compatible or amazon doesn’t stream MQA, it’s a non-starter for me (rbstehno)
• “Amazon just killed Tidal”Not so fast.....i’ve signed up with Amazon HD Music. The... (lalitk)
• Definitely a step in the right direction.Now let's get the fr***ing (re)mastering ... (cd318)
• I’m a prime subscriber and most of my work is with AWS these days, so I am going t... (mapman)
• I cannot get HD yet!  I called Amazon and they said that it hasn't been rolled out... (dtximages)
• Does it work with music streamers like the Aurender? (cdc2)
• I’ll ask again. Is it Roon ready? For the many many Roon users that is a must. Als... (grannyring)
• This is awesome! Thanks for posting. (sampson2269)

• @mozartfan, Maybe you could explain why you continue placing blame at the Jadis’ a... (daveyf)
• Yes just arrived the Marantz Pre amp, , and was looking very forwrad to hearing th... (mozartfan)

• In the past whenever I have contacted REL, i have done so via e.mail. They have al... (daveyf)
• Although I'm frustrated with the inability to at least try the high-level input, I... (ricred1)
• PM answered.Best regards,-- Al (almarg)

• Teac nt-505 can be controlled by LUMIN app (recommended). That app is pretty good (kren0006)
• Just a bit of clarification.  Larry, your Node 2i outputs Tidal/MQA by analog RCA,... (crustycoot)

• My experience was with a Wyred4Sound version of this, and yes it worked, but only ... (erik_squires)
• @kalalihttp://www.swagmanlab.com/Product_PSU?product_id=631This is the stock 5V un... (lowrider57)
• lowrider57, did you special order the Swagman LPS with the mini USB to fit the iFi... (kalali)
• What the review doesn't mention is how the S/PDIF coax cable can affect jitter and... (lowrider57)

• I enjoy reading (and viewing on his YouTube channel) Steve Guttenberg « The Audiop... (soniqmike)

• 8' ceiling hight is bad 10'12'14' is good. bass waves below 100hz are room length ... (ditusa)
• I agree with @larryi ’s comments about approaching room treatments incrementally. ... (three_easy_payments)
• I can't give you any specifics about what to purchase.  However, I can say that I'... (larryi)
•      I've been researching for answers myself on this subject and found a couple o... (noble100)
• I used a pair of 3.7's in a similar room for two channel only for years.  My room ... (brownsfan)

• ctsooner,Each of us is different. There are 8 types of MS. Mine is Primary Progres... (nkonor)
• Funny as I found this thread for some reason.  I know it's old, but it's still rel... (ctsooner)

• great bookshelf speakers - Fritz Carbon IV Mk II for around $2,500 new. Had them f... (phill55)
• a discounted pair of Spendor A4 floorstanders will do the job nicely.  Spendors ar... (avanti1960)
• Tektons are unusual looking speakers w their tweeter array. A little unconventiona... (mjcmt)

• I have owned these with the matching stands for a few months.. I was looking for a... (tonyenders1)

•  @noromance thanks, always looking for versions of this....Fritz is still my favor... (tomic601)
• Got these in this week, all sealed originals.Hiss Golden Messenger "Terms of Surre... (slaw)

• mktmkt:Sonically yes, they are the same but the finish is a lot more than stain.  ... (lonemountain)
• Actually phantom_av, that is not current information.  Hans has Quested in his per... (lonemountain)

• Hi Tim,I have done the Ref 3 upgrade circuit.  Namely, the Ref 5, Ref 5 SE and now... (bifwynne)
• I would add an HRS base before moving to a REF5sebut that is indeed a lovely pream... (tomic601)
• the 5se offered better leading edge, bass articulation and depth. if you dont want... (rhyno)

• If you read a lot of capacitor discussions, you can see some other people findin... (imhififan)
• @ricgoretti. If you look at my system pictures, you can see the Mundorfs in there,... (cal3713)
• @grannyring and yes, definitely putting some Duelund's in. Unfortunately I didn't ... (cal3713)
• @atmasphere Thanks Ralph, I've just been cheating by using the calculator at vh au... (cal3713)
• I'm in the same boat with Don Sachs II and 2 outputs. One for 100 kOhms (tube ampl... (ricgoretti)
• Yes, actually the original reason I started modifying the capacitors was because ... (atmasphere)
• Those Duelund tinned copper caps are so special. If you can afford those, they wil... (grannyring)

• Um, so to be clear, the are listed here because they are expensive, right?? :D (erik_squires)
• I'm happy with my recent purchase, a Devialet Expert 440 ($19K), that I found to b... (jmvs)
• I'll happily stick with my Luxman 509u and my Lyric Ti 140.   (rpeluso)
• Kondo - Audio Note (isochronism)
• I haven't heard any of those you listed, can you provide some insights on each amp... (facten)

• just a friendly reminder i have owned and loved the five A...in rosewood.....with ... (tomic601)
• look the 5 and the 5a are and always will be towering achievements of sound and va... (tomic601)

• Hi Everyone,Lots of very interesting reading going on here and in the related thre... (erik_squires)

• ya man, Vandersteen powered bass is different and IMO better, your REF150 can now ... (tomic601)

• Red Horse  (boxer12)
• Wymond Miles / Call by night  (boxer12)
• Vermont / Calling Albany (boxer12)
• In A Silent Way --- Miles Davis (david_ten)
• Tool, “Undertow”     On digital (stereo5)
• Paula Cole - RevolutionShawn Colvin - Steady OnTidal (big_greg)

• Verion Tri-Axials. I still have several pairs on hand! From 1977 - when they cost ... (roberjerman)
• Take a look at the prices and availability of used cables on Audiogon. Why would y... (jdl57)

• What are Tergikleen and TM-8? (rrm)
• I have the Kirmuss. I don’t follow their recommended procedure. I tried it but I p... (iamhe)
• The problem is that you risk damaging the stylus with the white paste if it’s dist... (jdal)
• Actually I was thinking of using the ultrasonic cycle with surfactant, and follow ... (rrm)
• The first cycle is mainly for surface dust. After that, if you don't apply the sur... (jdal)

• Just replaced my Aurender A10 with the DMS 600not sure why this player does not ge... (benzman)

• lohanimal, What do you mean by 'the Whest is not voiced cold' ? (slimpikins5)
• I reviewed the 0.20 over 10 years ago - it sounds great still although I know that... (lohanimal)

• I use Allavsoft to download music from Spotify, Deezer, YouTube, Soundcloud etc wi... (stevensegui)

• man, what fun..... I just finished a week run w 7 and back to Treo which I have to... (tomic601)
• @ctsooner , are you going to be there?It would be nice to see you again.Also, with... (gdnrbob)
• It's not the same base at all.  Design is similar (HRS in there I think), but it's... (ctsooner)

• Got it Guido. Thanks for the note.  (whitecamaross)
• Anyone have experience comparing Yamaha and Arcam sound signature?  (ataraxia)
• Hi @whitecamaross, I just sent you a couple of PMs.BTW, my apologies for typos, am... (guidocorona)
• I would like to recommend apollon audio amplifer. They are the best implementation... (w1000i)

• I have a Peachtree Nova 300 and have owned the Peachtree  Grand Integrated X-1 Am... (big_greg)
• Thank you to the two members who responded to my thread. The information is very h... (sunnyjim)

• I believe this is the PS Audio post you mention:https://forum.psaudio.com/t/belden... (mkgus)
• Or perhaps it doesn’t matter, just get the signal wires in the right direction? (mkgus)
• That sounds like a winning plan. Is there a way to tell the direction of a wire wi... (mkgus)
• Mystery solved! Now we know why you got the results you did. Thanks for playing al... (geoffkait)
• The very long discussion was on the PS Audio forum.Sorry I misremembered!It is mys... (jtcf)
• Fascinating. I believe I found the Audio Bacon review:https://audiobacon.net/2019/... (mkgus)
• In this specific example, these cables were made by hand by myself but there was n... (mkgus)
• If you want to make your head explode read about Iconoclast Cables.There is a long... (jtcf)
• What I’m trying to suggest is how do you know which end of the cables is which if ... (geoffkait)
• By listening, what I can hear is that when one is “backwards” and the other “forwa... (mkgus)
• How can you be sure both cables are in the correct direction at the same time? (geoffkait)

• Space Between .... Sammy Hagar.Qobuz (uberwaltz)

• I do, so much appreciate the responses thus far. I am sorry if I mislead anyone, a... (mrdecibel)
• Hi MrD,FWIW, if it were me I would perform the assessment of the amps using either... (almarg)
• Only Jensen for me.Bob (gdnrbob)
• I've used Neutric adapters with no ill effects.$8 from Parts Express. (jtcf)
• If it’s a temporary situation, I would buy these adapters. They are the best conne... (lalitk)
• Cardas makes the best. They have a Clear version and a regular version. They are $... (nolacap)

• The overall presentation is radically different between Magnepan and Ohm Walsh as ... (mapman)
• @mapman So my question to those of you that own one of the models would be about t... (snapsc)
• I'd say the review was pretty spot-on. (mapman)
• Interesting review and comparison to the Magnepan LRS by Steve Guttenberg....botto... (snapsc)

• I used make tapes ack in the 80s on TDK SA90 CrO2 from my LP12 with no Dolby and p... (noromance)
• Thrilled! Got the call today that my restored and upgraded BX-300 is in final stag... (luvrockin)

• My first set of Heresys were the Heresy I in raw birch. My ex got them in the divo... (badger_erich)

• The only option currently would be to add the Amazon Music app to your tablet and ... (jackd)
• To owners of the NT-505...now that Amazon Music is going HD and even Hi-Rez, does ... (crustycoot)

• I just ordered an ElectraClear to play around with. The x4 is a little steep for m... (t_ramey)

• No doubt The Borresen line of speakers are expensive but man alive are they worth ... (kenz5)

• I like her hair. (geoffkait)
• @flatrocker ,What about her music?  (milpai)
• I like her. (flatrocker)

• Company is in business....Contact info : [email protected]   or   636 - 375 - 0086 (mrdecibel)

• The highly renowed vimberg amea...will prove u wrong (nyaudio98)
• Bookshelf speakers are seriously compromised when it comes to attempting to reprod... (cd318)

• @rja ,Do let us know what your experience was. Do you have a power conditioner cur... (milpai)
• Ordered Monday night received today (Wednesday).Haven’t tried it yet. (rja)

• Thanks for the additional information,  I plan to set up a demo with my closest de... (yakbob)
• @yakbob Yes  actually did step out of the center of the speakers sweet spot and th... (trknomo)
• Thanks for your thoughts trknomo. I can't believe they chose an AV receiver for th... (yakbob)
•  I heard them yesterday at an opening event for the new line. I think the school b... (trknomo)

• One of the main ways a sub improves bass response is by adding additional bass loc... (millercarbon)
• It depends on the speaker and the amplifier. Examples - If you’re using a low powe... (phomchick)

• Thanks tubegroover! I believe Bill actually designed the 8's, so i trust i will no... (mkrm)
• Thanks Eric!  Always enjoyed the venerable CJ gear ! (mkrm)

• Like everyone's said, Pranas are wonderful speakers. The Fifty90s just hook you in... (nonoise)
• I, too am interested in these. I can find nothing online as far as pricing. Anyone... (gochurchgo)

• It Don't Come Easy, Ringo Starr and Let it Rain, EC (flatrocker)

• @philipwu, Not sure if it is helpful but I upgraded from the 1.2 to the 1.3 Extreme. (chilehed)

• It’s at 90.  It’s too low even at 100. (parsons)
• What volume level is your PS Audio DAC set to?  I kept mine at 100. Don’t set it h... (sfseay)
• Tried all 3 usb connections and the same result with each, but I was definitely us... (parsons)

• I belong to the Colorado audio club (new this year), and I know the organizers had... (cal3713)
• I live in Denver and have attended RMAF for the last 10 years.  I'm inclined to gi... (cghoffman)

• +1 for Backert. I had a Rhumba 1.2 before upgrading to the 1.3 Extreme. The 1.2 wa... (chilehed)

• In my experience often we let others deceive us...Most of the times we deceive our... (mahgister)
• " We are being deceived."Deep state! Oh the humanity ....  (dill)
• Yawn! Have you started a dyi build, or have you contracted with a manufacturer to ... (facten)
• Speakers should not be flat because everybody has different preferences. Why dont ... (kenjit)
• I refer you specifically to section 4.5.1 which explains why pink noise is used.... (simonmoon)

• mijostyn... the nih article was written for people who do not have a medical backg... (cleeds)
• glenn, the nih article was written for people who do not have a medical background... (mijostyn)
• not to be your nanny here but you may also want to reconsider your listening level... (glennewdick)
• The bass is shaking the table.  (noromance)
• Anti-skate is notoriously imprecise, varies across a side, and even varies (as Mik... (millercarbon)
• Len, Does it happen when there is heavy bass? Does it happen when you are playing ... (mijostyn)

• We sell many of them including Lumin, Mytek and ifi. Each one is a bit different. ... (audiotroy)

• MoFi Ultradeck w/mastertracker cart (MM) and Thiel 3.7 speakers............ ....... (chakster)
• Check out the Ayre P5xe.  Nice unit at $2295 and will do well with your fully bala... (verdantaudio)

• I bought some NOS "Black Gates" and they didn't measure right. I was refunded wit... (orpheus10)

• Update with the Audiolab 6000CDT:I had been looking for reasonably priced/quality ... (lostnamerica)

• In the past I've had AZ, Kimber, Cardas Golden Reference, Cardas Clear, Transparen... (ghasley)
• Went Cardas Golden Reference throughout a few years back. About a year went by bef... (dancekerl)

• Just a follow-up to my post in this thread from three months ago... I've since sol... (srestivo)

• If you're still open to suggestions, I'm a big believer in tubes in the vinyl sign... (dawgfish)

• Raul, I think the group (of which I cannot count myself a member, since I have off... (lewm)

• Well, I am pretty convinced it is the monoblock power amp.Today it was spitting a ... (lkdog)

• trknomoDo you prefer the MC452 over the Pass 350.5 with your Legacys? If so why? A... (meambler)
• Legacy voiced the Focus SE speakers with Coda, so the match is def there. I curren... (trknomo)
• I have not listened to either speaker in person. Only in on line videos.Currently ... (meambler)

• eugene81:Hi, hope all is going well. I am just about to write that one. It is the ... (audiofun)
• @audiofun Did you ever write up that review on the iFi Pro iDSD?  How does it comp... (eugene81)

• Hello millercarbon,     True, four stacked 10" drivers on a sub is unique and woul... (noble100)

• There are also these strange things called curtains. (twoleftears)
• I agree with Erik.Forgo the rug for now and treat the ceiling along with any wall/... (jtcf)
• +1 for Primacoustic panels. I treated all four walls and the ceiling in a dedicate... (tomcarr)

• Hey, Wolfe, you just described yourself. Ironic, huh? 😳 (geoffkait)
• Hyperbole is:  "exaggeration, overstatement, magnification, amplification, embroid... (wolf_garcia)

• My thoughts are, I’m very very happy. @malus15    Congratulations, Ray.There is an... (david_ten)

• I'm in the Iowa City area, grew up in Des Moines and head over there pretty freque... (tmac83)

• Soundstage is a product of the "quality" of everything in your rig; wire, intercon... (david_ten)
• “The only reality that really matters is the holographic imaging in your listening... (rvpiano)
• Soundstage is a product of the "quality" of everything in your rig; wire, intercon... (orpheus10)

• We’re all counting on you. 😬 (geoffkait)
• geoff...I know, from our situation. I still have not applied your sonic wonders in... (mrdecibel)
• My only beef with Florida is the unbelievably long time it takes for USPS shipping... (geoffkait)
• @nonoise, it's not a knock when it's the truth... (thecarpathian)

• @fthngrg In today's dollars, your system is equivalent to $11,200. With that much ... (yyzsantabarbara)
• I was looking at speakers first but then pivoted to focusing on electronics after ... (yyzsantabarbara)
• Wow! $40 grand for a home system, blows my 70 year old mind. Having a flash back t... (fthngrg)
• I’ve been in this hobby for 4+ decades, even owned my own shop. I’ve learned to se... (tweak1)

• dpac996,Congrats,Do you think there is still a benefit to the ISO footers?Yes, I d... (ozzy)
• Ozzy,If all goes well I will be receiving 6 month old Sopra 2's in less than a wee... (dpac996)

• I'd be careful! That series (which IIRC includes the 5000) didn't have the most st... (atmasphere)

• Updated: Transparent Audio Music Wave Super cables now are in use; the Sophia II's... (jahatl513)

• I have dealt with her a few times in the past and agree that she is on the ball an... (falconquest)
• Same here. Very happy with her (cosmosound)

• Yea, I saw sold for just $250 which was a deal for someone and a hard lesson for y... (uberwaltz)
• Sold! A lesson learned I will never do a deal where there are uneven lengths or co... (markum01)

• As a Nola Boxer v1 owner I suppose I should add the 'new' Nola Boxer S3 to the sho... (usery)

• How good is speed accuracy and rumble on Idler drives? (tzh21y)
• jam759, In the arm now is a Clearaudio Da Vinci v2. I have an Ortofon Windfeld Ti ... (mijostyn)

• (((may lead to a bit of additonal brightness with the 803D.)))Guaranteed speculati... (audioconnection)

• maplegrovemusic,     Responding by just stating "bryston", with no further effort ... (noble100)

• What I ended up with believe it or not was a Rogue RP-1 and an Atlas Amp that I bo... (eag618)

• Hi Kevin - yes, she is settled in and in charge. New guests are amused watching h... (ct0517)

• Three, if you are going to do it put them in the first gain stage.Mike (mijostyn)