djmitchell

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Ø Audio anyone?
I purchased the Icon 12s last summer. I have been very happy with them. The standout feature for me is their relaxed, smooth sound. There is no loss of detail with this sound signature. All the usual audiophile attributes are present (imaging, sou... 
The Music Room is Slipping
TMR has lost favor with me. Used to get a reasonable price for trading in or selling your gear but times have changed. I live in the Denver area so it is a bummer that things appear to have changed. i recently contacted them about a pair of speak... 
How important is an LCD screen on your streamer?
I had a screen on my Eversolo and now my HIFI Rose RS130 and like it. I look up all the time to check how far into the song I am and artwork. Wouldn’t buy one without it.  
Sources for Focal 1038Be II
I purchased a refurbished pair of 1038s from Upscale Audio in the fall of 2018. Shipped from Focal in Canada direct to my house via freight on a pallet.I had the 1028 Be prior to the 1038 Be. 1038s are a superior sounding speaker in every way. Bet... 
Full range tower speakers with bass under $10k
Focal Electra 1038 Be would be a good choice. I have a  pair and the bass is impressive. Flat down to 33Hz. They are selling in the $6k to $7k range for a new pair since they are phasing them out.  
Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
ATI makes a very good class D amp. They have a linear power supply, sound great, and don't cost an arm and a leg. 7 year warranty.https://www.ati-amp.com/AT52XNC.php