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Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet
Very nice version & no disrespect to you or Prokofiev but(IMO)NOTHING compares to this interpretation: https://youtu.be/ZFRiDdMksuc  
**Advice Needed**Damage To Imported Speakers**
Lets see,where to start.. 1:I did say "decent deal"NOT killer deal..Factory sealed A grade..Was not a dealer trying to screw someone.. 2:This was not from shipping,it was a factory defect.. 3:As Heco is selling speakers in this country now I assum... 
Thank Heavens For The Internet World Used/ Pre-Owned High End Audio Market!!!!
I also love the net & what it's brought to this hobby...  I will lament though,I kinda miss the monthly run to the magazine stand & perusing the audio journals of old,especially the annual buyers guides,what with EVERY single piece of gear... 
A Few Nice Words For Upscale Audio
WOW,that's great to hear as 6 weeks ago I bought a new Classic Remix Mk.II with the HiDac Mk.II board installed from them! My sales rep(Richard) went above & beyond the first 10 days trying to help me sort out a TON of noise & constant dro... 
Opamp choices for Burson Conductor 3 Performance
You might find your answer here: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/burson-conductor-3-performance-conductor-3x-performance.928111/.......... If not I would spend some time searching Burson or Sparko throughout head-fi.. As a sidebar I had the Conduc... 
Pathos amplifiers comparison
Since someone revived this thread,& since I've had the Classic Remix Mk.II in my system the last 6 weeks,I'll add my thoughts..  Aesthetics:NEVER had so many non audio friends interested in anything in my system..Like moths to a flame... Ergon... 
Is anyone familiar with shipping oversea?
+1 for USPS.. Shipped all over the globe,including Navy ships at sea with 100% success rate...  
Best Used Speaker Under $4,000 w/ Respectable Lows
Gently used Harbeth M30.1/M30.2 monitors will get you where you want to be & UNLIKE several recommended speakers they are still in business.  
T+A Elektroakustik Caruso R 10
Thanks very much,I appreciate it..  
T+A Elektroakustik Caruso R 10
No one,not a dealer or show goer or even anecdotal experience..Oh well looks like I may become a guinea pig again...  
Jolida JD 202 - Recommended Tubes
The Mullard reissues are pretty good,my favs are the Genelex Gold Lion..  
TV Based System - Hifi vs. Studio Monitors
What you need are speakers made by a company who makes not only fine stereo speakers but also Award Winning Studio Monitors & Award Winning car audio... What you want are Dynaudio's...  
Recommendation Tube Integrated
Save your $ & get a Cayin CS-55A...Made by the folks WHO MAKE Prima Luna...  With this amp you can EASILY switch between EL34 & KT88!!!EASY to bias,compact,BEAUTIFUL build quality & superb sound REGARDLESS of price(under $2k)...  
Integrated for Martin Login Motion 60’s?
hahahahahaha,I’m in the same boat as your back,it’s 31 lbs.so we should be good a few more years... Power output really depends on listening habits & style..25wpc.is actually plenty for my taste & loudness level,heavy /death metal & co... 
Integrated for Martin Login Motion 60’s?
Seasons greetings..First off you will absolutely notice a difference with an amp upgrade...You’ll need something with a smooth,warmish sound for those speakers & a bit more than 25wpc... IMO Simaudio has lost some of it’s magic since the i5..H...