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@audiotroy Thanks for the advice, will look into Coda.  I get a good feeling based on reviews and specs that Backert is good stuff and cheaper than the Pass XP22. I would like to audition it at some point prior to my purchase. I think it would pai... 
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@Eziggy,Unfortunately had a bit of a financial set back and need to recoup.  I am hopeing to resolve this by the end of the year.  Anyway, I have decided to go with the Pass XA 30.8 and the XP22 for my music.  For the home theatre I am leaning tow... 
what is it in audio that you dislike most?
For me reasons as follows:Overly priced, specially when you live at a retirement level.Loses at resale.When they push gear because they want to reduce inventory. 
What’s really hurting the audio hobby?
I personally believe that the hobby is not dying and if we involve our kids and introduce them to a variety of good sounding music it will stay alive..  
What’s really hurting the audio hobby?
ghasley,I am not sure we are on the same page, but I am not speaking about a dying hobby here. I am saying that music in general has become repetitive with lack of originality. I just don’t understand why promote artist that sound the same, dance ... 
What’s really hurting the audio hobby?
I see more and more younger people listening to music that go back in time. 
What’s really hurting the audio hobby?
@ ghasley - There are more people listening to music than any other time in history because there are more people in the world. If if you look at new commercials and movies being made they resort to the good oldies, music that made sense. 
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Hi Delancey,Thanks for your response...  Your explanation makes total sense even not being a technical person like myself. I am still torn on the hook setup that audiotroy mentioned on 02/15/19 and you pr input will be greatly appreciated. I have ... 
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Hi Delancey,I know this question has come up many times but with different opinions. In your opinion what do you think effects the sound quality the most, amp or pre? 
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Recently heard Luxman and Harbeth at a show and it was love at first listen...... 
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Hi guys,I just realized I am being addressed as a male in this thread. I understand that this hobby is dominated by the male gender but you will find women that appreciate this hobby as well.  I am actually a 57 year old women that appreciates goo... 
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Just added the NAD M17 V2 to my processor short list... 
Best multi channel amp and processor good for 2 channel listening.
Hi audiotroy,You included three scenarios and I am still undecided between option 1 and 3.I included the Arcam because the price point is not bad at all. The Audio Control may be a bit much, I might have to revisit this decision after purchasing t... 
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Hi delancey,Let me start by thanking you for your response...  Let me start by saying what a change of heart I’ve had since the beginning of this thread and this came about from all the research and information I have been given “one big step”. I ... 
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Hi m-dB,I am with you up to the tube part.  I contemplated a tube at first but don’t want to deal with the maintenance.  I am confident I can find a ss that can come close to a tube sound. Actually, I am currently researching T&A, Accuphase, E...