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2024 Audio System Wish List
@doyle3433  I have been well satisfied with my components for years. That’s not weird- it’s great! You reached a great place. Now it’s time to buy music   
Anyone has a reference system where amplification is SS ?
Pass Labs XP-20 preamplifier, Pass Labs X250.8 amplifier and Pass Labs XP15 phono stage. Yeah, all solid state. I had owned Conrad Johnson tube gear for a while. Pass Labs made me forget about tubes.   
HAVE YOU ARRIVED AT YOUR FINAL SYSTEM AND WHAT’S IN IT? WHAT ARTIST IS YOUR GO TO?
My system has remained essentially unchanged since late 2015 - it is my final system. The only changes since then are as follows: 1- added a McIntosh PS112 subwoofer - free to me from a friend  2- new phono cartridge (old one wore out- I had it ... 
LIST ALL YHE SPEAKERS YOU HAVE OWNED THEN TILL NOW!
Studio Design 46 (1976-1985) AR 28BX (1985-1990) Magnepan SMGa (1990-1991) Magnepan MG1.4 (1991-1992) Magnepan MG2.6R (1992-2000) Revel F30 (2000-2015) Revel Studio 2 (2015-present)  
Bluesound recent update 4.0 tanked sound quality ???
Did the update- zero difference in my experience  
Resolving CD Transports Crowd Sourcing
@twoleftears I was also going to mention the Simaudio Neo 260 Transport-   
Rega RB-700 antiskate
Go to www.vinylengine.com they have an RB700 user’s manual on line   
What new gear have you just bought?
I added a streamer in 2021. As far as an equipment purchase as an upgrade to a category of equipment I already had, nothing in 8 years. I am done.   
Solid core OFC vs stranded OCC copper
I’m a believer in OCC copper. My speaker cables are OCC copper, and most of my interconnects are also OCC copper.   
The Linn Karousel bearing.
@esporma - I went from an original Lingo to a Lingo 4; I wasn't expecting a huge change. The Lingo 4 is excellent!     
Does it make sense to "ignore low ball offers"?
When I sell I try to set a realistic asking price. Do I build in some room? Sure. But say I’m selling and asking $5k but figure the first $4250 takes it. If someone offers me $650 that’s not a serious buyer. And even if we were to agree on a price... 
As A Youngster, What Unit Puqued Your Interest In All This?
Growing up my sister had an all in one compact Panasonic stereo. When she got married her husband had a Dual turntable, HH Scott Receiver, Tandberg reel to reel and Rectilinear speakers. Hearing that made me appreciate that the Panasonic system le... 
As A Youngster, What Unit Puqued Your Interest In All This?
Growing up my sister had an all in one compact Panasonic stereo. When she got married her husband had a Dual turntable, HH Scott Receiver, Tandberg reel to reel and Rectilinear speakers. Hearing that made me appreciate that the Panasonic system le... 
How serious are you?
I am obsessed with listening to music and I regularly add more music to my collection. In terms of gear I’m off the carousel. My system is more than sufficient. If I see something that strikes my fancy I might be tempted but it really takes a lot.... 
Cable elevators
I’ve tried cable lifters- wood one and ceramic ones. No difference to my ears