dougsat

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Topping D90 bass bloat?
The Topping has a volume control so I would try connecting the Topping directly to the amplifier. Interesting to then listen to see if it still sounding bloated. Synergy in a system sometimes is elusive even when your mix of equipment is top notch... 
SEEKING ADVICE: Which component would you upgrade first?
Okay I saw the link missed it the first time. I had a few of those speakers on that list. The OP's Yamaha N-1 speakers are especially highly regarded. Personally if these (OP) speakers aren't having any issues to speak of I would keep them. I am... 
SEEKING ADVICE: Which component would you upgrade first?
@grislybutter  "lot of incredible speakers that are better than what you have for under $1000" So just wondering are you familiar with either of the speakers the OP mentioned. Seems like they are both highly regarded just doing a quick google s... 
SEEKING ADVICE: Which component would you upgrade first?
Welcome to Audiogon! Sounds to me like you have a nice (albeit) Vintage system. If it still sounds good I would change a thing.  One suggestion is maybe adding an inexpensive Steamer / Dac and trying out Tidal or Qobuz to stream a plethora of Ne... 
Which Vintage CD Player To Use As A Transport?
+ Onkyo C7030  
New Streamer, DAC or Let it Be
@traubr  Well I guess I didn’t read your original post throughly. 😁 I mean you have new Focal Kanta 2 speakers. Could it be they need to still break in?  Those seem like very nice speakers!   I just bought some Polk R200AE Anniversary Edition o... 
New Streamer, DAC or Let it Be
@traubr  If you have another room. I would suggest putting together a second system that is a dedicated 2 channel system. For $3K you can put together a very enjoyable musical system. Starting from scratch on a modest 2nd system should yield bett... 
Solid State Low powered Amplifiers
Schiit GJALLARHORN https://www.schiit.com/products/gjallarhorn 10 watts Solid State.        
All speakers have a little EQ built in
How about single driver speakers sans any crossovers. I think there is a purity and simplicity there that is another avenue to pursue. Your hearing also has some inherent frequencies deficiencies especially as we get older. The pursuit of audio ... 
Whats playing on your system today?
@mitch2  Listening to the Shelby Lynne trac as I am typing, very nice! 👍         
Vinyl is back for good and that’s exciting
@rdk777  $6 in 1976 = $32.08 in 2023.   I don’t know how old you are but I remember paying $6.00 for an album and thinking it was a good deal. If you look at the conversion $6.00 back in the day to the equivalent value now - $30.00 (believe or n... 
Lifting the Christmas veil
Awesome —  special time of year.  
No sneering Please
Without question I love the sound of the 3255 amp chip. To my ears it just sounds right. I have several Aiyima A07s  one of the first small inexpensive amps with this chip. I Immediately enjoyed the sound and continue to do so. I have replaced two... 
when your hearing is not as good as it was . . .
Check out speakers like a Martin Logan's with a Folded Motion Tweeter. I have a pair of ML 15i and they seems to keep the hi frequencies more noticeable  as compared to a soft dome tweeter. Electrostatic and Magnepans speakers will also be an imp... 
Tidal or Qobuz
Tidal or Qobuz The answer - Yes. Or which ever one suits you best.