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• Typically this would be installed in a tape loop, but however it's connected it sh... (cleeds)

• You haven’t seen Lumin app. Looks like a high school project compared to Conductor (audphile1)
• I still think the Conductor app is the worst app ever conceived, for classical music (rvpiano)
• I love the smell of digits in the morning! (abnerjack)
• Yes, that’s what I do. (rvpiano)
• @rvpiano you can set airplay volume to max on ipad or iPhone and control the volum... (audphile1)
• Being happy...that’s generally everyone’s goal in life once the veneer of all the ... (calvinandhobbes)
• I am very comfortable with others having different views to mine.  I do not have ... (soix)
• @soix  As far as improvements go, where can I begin?  Compared to the Cambridge, ... (rvpiano)
• @soix  There you go again.  I am very comfortable with others having different vi... (mdalton)
• @mdalton Hmmm.  Sure seems like your link to expectation and confirmation bias was... (soix)
• @soix  My post was meant solely for you, given your need for gratuitous posts pic... (mdalton)
• @mdalton So your contention is the OP is just fooling himself, is that it?  It’s r... (soix)
• new technology!  You really can’t help yourself can you.  Have you heard about th... (mdalton)
• At last, all components are in perfect sync.  Can’t imagine set sounding sweeter.... (soix)
• At last, all components are in perfect sync. Can’t imagine set sounding sweeter. (rvpiano)
• Yes, that would be true.   (dogearedaudio)
• One odd thing about the Aurender is that in AirPlay the volume is controlled by th... (rvpiano)
• @aldnorab you got it! (audphile1)
• Thank you @audphile1 and ​​​​​@oddiofyl . This helps a lot. The Aurender has a lot... (aldnorab)

• @jimboman I have bought two of this cable ( LuminX1 and Lumin L2) with ´´ APC Op... (maxwave)
• @jimboman James, yes the Finisar modules seem to be one of the most popular. Get L... (greg_f)
• Thanks @greg_f  I really appreciate the info and support. The CA thread is a good... (jimboman)
• @jimboman  Sorry for the late reply. The thread that @bill_k mentioned is the cor... (greg_f)
• With the improved sound quality results the SmoothLan gave on my main audio system... (tksteingraber)
• Thanks @bill_k  That’s super-helpful. Best, JAMES (jimboman)
• @jimboman - Think CA refers to the site previously known as Computer Audiophile (n... (bill_k)
• Hi @greg_f ​​​​@ozzy  Thanks for the detailed replies. Much appreciated. greg_f,... (jimboman)

• Excellent picks @roxy54 to which I would add expecting to fly by buffalo Springfie... (loomisjohnson)
• Crean - World of Pain Jefferson Airplane - Comin' Back to Me (roxy54)
• Into the Mystic by Van Morrison... (quincy)

• Looking for a great front ported bookshelp speaker recommendation The Wharfedal... (deep_333)
• So the ATC and Proac models wouldn't be loud enough?   ATC has excellent dynami... (soix)
• Are powered speakers an option? (paradisecom)
• The JBL wouldn't work unfortunately as I have a max width I can accomodate of 10.5... (blackiridium)
• The basic issue is that most speakers are not designed to load into an acoustic ha... (panzrwagn)
• @blackiridium Wrote: Looking for a great front ported bookshelp speaker recommen... (ditusa)
• Two non ported or front ported monitors that I own and enjoy are the Raidho X-1T a... (peter_s)
• JBL 4305 Studio Electric M4 (unported)   (chenry)
• it’s a good brain exercise to try to keep up with the direction of this thread. (grislybutter)
• So far my top contenders are: Proac D2R ATC SCM20PSL (bass seems very limited on... (blackiridium)
• @blackiridium If you used to be an Aerial 10t owner, you need to audition the 5t. ... (sameyers1)
• If you’re open to used here’s a pair of Wilson Duettes that were designed to work ... (soix)
• If you have room adding a sub would really help.  Maybe keep this in mind with you... (rick_n)
• There are, of course, many great bookshelf speakers.  However, some of those great... (corelli)
• Why don't you just get some Sonos or other type of wireless speakers if you're goi... (big_greg)
• NHT Hifi sells their C1 and C3 acoustic suspension speakers (no ports) that are de... (flyfish77)
• I have same setup. I tried Mirages. Good. Guru's better. Linn Sara Isobarik, good ... (markmoskow)
• You didn’t state the interior dimensions of your cabinet. Just be sure to get the ... (moonwatcher)
• Pro AC Response D2 or D2 R should fit the bill https://www.stereophile.com/content... (jemmer01)
• Fischer & Fischer SN 70's. HANDS DOWN.  (vinylshadow)
• I have very good experience with Harbeth SHL5 plus, acording to your description, ... (rodar93)
• Space inside the cabinet will be a big determining factor for what speakers will f... (budjoe)
• Have a close look at the new EPOS ES-7N - great small speaker designed by Karl Hei... (gramophone_canada)
• +1 for ATCs , @soux advice, and avoiding ported speakers in this case. I have ATC ... (jallan)
• Ha, I used to be an Aerial 10t owner (blackiridium)
• Would add Aerial 5t to list (dcevans)
• PMC result6 6.5-inch Active Studio Monitors   Focal Shape 65 6.5 inch Powered St... (cdc)
• You might try PMC's, great transmission line front ported bass from small speakers... (dickieboy)
• @blackiridium if you are stuck with a bookshelf cabinet for placement, dealing wit... (decooney)
• why do you have to put the speakers in a cabinet if the room is large? (grislybutter)
• So The room is a problem, It’s extremely large. It measures something like 21 feet... (blackiridium)
• Real Bookshelf Speakers, I encourage you to get a pair of Acoustic Research AR-2ax... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• Blackididium   there are a ton of loudspeakers that will work the real question... (audiotroy)
• Perlisten great speaker and big monitors   Anthony at Perrotta consultants  is ve... (audioman58)
• I have a pair of Jean Marie Reynaud (JMR) Trente bookshelves for my office set up ... (fpomposo)
• @blackiridium  There are speakers that are OK to be in a cabinet, that's how they... (grislybutter)

• Hi @hilde45 , thanks so much for this writeup. I also own the original towers (NRT... (msonnensch)

• @nonoise  That made my dinner. (bolong)
• @stuartk   +1 I also believe that budget restrictions can have a positive influen... (tony1954)
• One of the best known aspects of village life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ... (nonoise)
• It's a global village, and we all know how village life can be. (bolong)

• I have been hooked on SD since 1972, when Can't Buy a Thrill was released and have... (discnik)
• @tony1954  This has already been answered in the discussion.  (baylinor)
• @baylinor  "It's funny to hear Steely Dan and avant-garde in the same sentence." ... (tony1954)

• but what constitutes the "pre-amp"? my guess is the "pre"? (grislybutter)
• but what constitutes the "pre-amp"?  Who cares???  If you have an amp that has ... (soix)
• @soix but what constitutes the "pre-amp"? Any kind of driver or input stage that ... (clustrocasual)
• Oops--I just cross posted with @soix  .  Yes, that's what I always thought. (immatthewj)
• I was always under the impression that all a unit had to have to be integrated was... (immatthewj)
• A preamplifier (passive or active) and amplifier in the same box.  All the rest ar... (soix)

• Hi All, Just an update here...had QS replace input stage and you guessed it, stil... (bojack)

• @immatthewj  we often have such high expectations but we do not want to let ours... (grislybutter)
• How is your Revel working out? @grislybutter  , the last day to send them back ... (immatthewj)

• I own the Helicon 400s, the C-200 center and the W-200 speakers, previously using ... (discnik)

• Styx | "These Are The Times" N (nutty)
• Crowded House | The Very Best Of Crowded House N (nutty)
• Polyphia |  "Paradise"   N (nutty)
• William Bell - This Is Where I Live (audi-owe)

• If you don't have an existing account though, that has been permanently disabled. (elrod)
• Click on the FORUM tab and you can login from there - I just did it (elrod)
• Yea it can't find my login name   frustrating   (grinnell)

• I live in British Columbia, Canada and our electricity is generated entirely by hy... (tony1954)
• @thelonious527   When installed in my system it seem to roll off the top end. It ... (terry9)
• @jfrmusic Perhaps you misunderstood my last post. It’s not about spending 4 to 5... (lalitk)
• Lalitk, you are so correct. Getting foundational stuff correct makes everything in... (wokeuptobose)
• Power conditioner helps, but you have to wait until it’s burn in and acclimate wit... (jayctoy)
• @lalitk  I understand your comment about not going all in on a PC. However the au... (jfrmusic)
• Good posts by @wokeuptobose and @fastfreight and thank you for sharing your experi... (lalitk)
• Hello, I have been + / - on power conditioners for years.  I now have three system... (fastfreight)
• Even with my Everest I ended up plugging my two amp plugs into two each dedicated ... (wokeuptobose)

• I speak for the entire AG community when I say, "Please go away." (bojack)
• @roxy54, I’ll respectfully suggest that your assumption about my intentions is not... (gg107)
• @gg107 You thread is plainly meant to stir the pot and is inappropriate here. Sh... (roxy54)
• There are two versions of "Donald Go Away," one song about climate change ("Earthq... (gg107)
• Is the only 'contemporary political' music about 'Donald' or is there some good ol... (gdaddy1)
• @gg107  I guess you somehow managed to miss all the combative political threads..... (stuartk)

• Look into the DS Audio cartridge and transformer system. I have the entry level DS... (njcardave)
• Tube all the way! I love my zesto had a Tavish and project tube box prior. Vinyl i... (wjz500333)
• I listen to Rock, Classical, Jazz, and a little Pop and am very happy with my syst... (inagroove)

• Polyphia |  "Paradise"   N (nutty)

• @roxy54 strange indeed, on top of that there is a binding post plate on the back o... (knock1)
• It seems strange that you would have an expensive pair of amps like that and not k... (roxy54)
• Greatly appriciated  for all the Responds  Guys . Have a great weekend will keep p... (dnn)

• If your budget is around $4k get a DCS Debussy you’re welcome! If you have an $150... (wjz500333)
•   My list of notable DACs based on very positive reviews: 2.3 Doge 7 MkII tube... (kennyc)
• check out the Wyred4sound 10th anniversary DAC, the reviews have been stellar, one... (zuesman)
• If this hasn't been mentioned already, since it seems that your listening fatigue ... (arcangles)
• Used Mola Mola Tambaqui I use it with my Pulsar and it's great (phishhhhh4)
•  I find that the PS Audio Directstream II dac to sound and image wonderfully. High... (yzfr1mike)
• @tomwipf  07-23-2024 at 02:51am  I believe Ayre Acoustics QX-5 meets all of you... (jim2)

• @moto_man  I've wondered the same as I signed up on HiFiShark a few months ago to... (dhite71)

• I confess, there are some albums that I am not posting before I buy them.So, this ... (alexatpos)

• I have simultaneously owned the Spendor SP2/3R2 and the Harbeth M30.2 Anniversary... (helomech)
• @big_greg  They only go down to about 45Hz, so don't expect them to make your bo... (stuartk)
• They only go down to about 45Hz, so don't expect them to make your bowels rumble. ... (big_greg)

• My Sopra 2’s are powered by a McIntosh MC462 amp. The other equipment is a Backert... (njcardave)
• Correction, I’m using the MA9500 😢 (stevizzy)
• I’ve had my Sopra 2 for several years now. They do require a long break-in.  Unfor... (stevizzy)

• Thanks, audiopoint/Robert, for chiming in again. We all understand you are the dea... (ozzy)
•   But I only mention this because I resent the owner and manufacturer of Audiopo... (audiopoint)

• I have the Sonnet Morpheus DAC from the engineers that also designed the Metrum li... (relayer101)

• @dsper here is my diary of my very simple and not at all sophisticated journey. ... (grislybutter)
• @grislybutter 38Hz seem low... Based on what I've read, I am trying it at 38Hz ... (dsper)

• Strip all the BS from Win 10 Pro....11's got 'issues', in mho.....and can be downl... (asvjerry)
• Hey @ BTW....if y'all are deep into your 'phile items, DIY'ing a 'puter isn't as d... (asvjerry)
• My primary guess would be that the newer Mac has a newer OS with improved drivers ... (jji666)
• @nyaudioguru That ifi iPurifier sounds like a worthwhile widget, but I'm concerned... (asvjerry)
• @waytoomuchstuff ....I've been interconnecting Winboxes to the audiophilia stack b... (asvjerry)
• USB uses the internal processor to handle everything. Speed and detail is all put ... (mswale)
• If all that's changed is the computer, it's most likely the USB section is better ... (nyaudioguru)
• The MacBook Pro has the M1 chip. As you can tell I don't buy new stuff, in fact my... (eugenegearty)
• What dinov said, less noise.  You went from a noisy old iMac with a built-in AC-po... (dogearedaudio)
• @eugenegearty Always refreshing to hear good news when new "stuff" is swapped ou... (waytoomuchstuff)
• You didn’t specify which MacBook Pro you are now using. If it is one with the M1 p... (budjoe)
• Less noise (dinov)
• I think it’s the sampling rate, dropped bits, or elimination of noise on the USB. ... (zazouswing)
• @wturkey ....you're excused from the previous.... At least, you asked....👍 (asvjerry)
• Since I'm not an Apple anything fan.... If you're using a pc, m/bs' for gaming wi... (asvjerry)
• Perhaps a faster processor speed and or less jitter? My $.02.  (wturkey)
• By real streamer he means a dedicated audio streamer. Virtually any will outperfor... (ghdprentice)
• https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=audio+streamer   (carlsbad2)

• Luxman SQ-N150 (scottya118)
• Prima Luna has some highly recommended and reviewed tube amps including their inte... (fsgattuso)

• @dekay Thx. I’ll try that.   (cantorgale)
• Download the pic to your A'Gon system listing and then link that to your post. Wh... (dekay)
• The answer Ingotmback was to prevent selling on the Forum.   (cantorgale)
• The only way I have found is to create a free account on an image hosting site and... (zlone)
• Pic even shows up in PREVIEW but drops out when posted.   (cantorgale)
• (cantorgale)
• Nope.  It took the paste but wouldn’t post.   (cantorgale)
• Let’s see if a cut/paste from my library works    (cantorgale)
•   This is on their contact page    Attachments(optional) Add file or drop files... (cantorgale)
• But I like picture books! Lol (cantorgale)
• it's a forum engine from the 20th century (like many of us). It lacks major featur... (grislybutter)
• (cantorgale)
• In fact I just tried to paste a screenshot of the “photo” link and couldn’t.   (cantorgale)
• Does not direct to library of camera.  At least in my iPhone. It is a URL link pag... (cantorgale)
• There is an image button on the response page. (dill)

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• To the folks that suggested an ethernet filter, thanks a bunch. I bought the smoot... (backwash)

• Thanks tyray, Once you have them and get them burned in let me know how they soun... (ptrck887)
• I just pulled the trigger on (2) matched ’poor mans’ Marconi 6SN7’s, the Canada Ma... (tyray)

• Hearing subtle yet dramatic and transformative differences switching out one expen... (megabyte)
• Unless you have tubes and a turntable! :) (coltrane1)
• @bolong  ""Audiophile" is now similar to terms such as "conservative" or "liberal... (tony1954)
• Not sure without reading all posts above... but IMHO an audiophile is someone who ... (cohicks4)
• The question strikes me as an invitation to a "no true Scotsman" fallacy. (No "tr... (davetheoilguy)
• Unfortunately it is a bit like a black and white cookie. A very two-sided term: it... (jji666)
• Have something custom made for your Hi-Fi rig and or music collection.   Secondl... (ja_kub_sz)
•  I'm guessing a good definition might be :Audiophile- an old white couch potato wi... (scott22)
• @emergingsoul ....Imho, you’re close.... What we call cavepeople were not much ad... (asvjerry)
• You obsess about soundstage :) (ltmandella)

• I would take a good look at Volti’s measurements. The frequency response is very p... (james633)
• I really appreciate the enthusiasm for Volti. That's a long trip and I am worried ... (tommyuchicago)
• I second the visit to Volti HQ ! Greg really went out of his way to make me feel w... (doyle3433)
• My large Heils'.....it's difficult to find woofs that can keep up with them.... (asvjerry)

• @alightronics  Thanks for the reply. I ordered a pair of 12au7's instead. Looking... (markmuse)
• @markmuse  We regret to inform you that we currently have no plans. (alightronics)

• @lewm  great point and I guess I have never really thought about it. (gochurchgo)
• As long as the tone arm effective mass and the cartridge compliance are not wildly... (lewm)
• Thanks @lewm  and you are correct about my mistake. And yes, its dumb of me to be ... (gochurchgo)
• By the way, you seem to be conflating weight with compliance. At least the numbers... (lewm)
• It’s only 5 hours old. It feels like you wanna send your baby for a facelift alrea... (lewm)
• @pindac  thank you. I will revisit this. I guess I wonder if the tonearm/cartridge... (gochurchgo)
• You can play with the VTA by setting the Cart' Body Level to the LP, or a Little T... (pindac)

• @piebaldpython I looked at Revel's website and they show the Salon 2 still for sal... (8th-note)
• If you have a room in which they can thrive and are willing to set them up properl... (crustycoot)
• The other thing to keep in mind about the Salon 2s is their low sensitivity, which... (bill_k)
• With the drivers not being available for replacement pricing for speakers drop qui... (piebaldpython)

• It’s not worth blowing your retirement savings! By all means, be happy and content... (coltrane1)
• Steaksta:   I just read reviews on the K2's-----pretty unanimous praise. The wor... (willyht)
• Steaksta — What a compelling recommendation. Thank you for taking the time to expr... (jmeyers)
• Soix — thank you for your incisive observations.  (jmeyers)
• Just a few more thoughts about why I recommended the JBL K2 S9900.   It’s not well... (steakster)
• As a 77 year old my advice is to simplify, simplify, simplify. Your wife/heirs hav... (fstein)
• I understand your desire to upgrade, that is a big part of the fun of this hobby, ... (alvinnir2)
• @jmeyers   I have been to PS audio twice to hear the FR 30s. I was underwhelmed ea... (ronboco)
• What I would like to achieve is a little greater 3-dimensionality, a little great... (soix)
• ...I guess that is just part of the fun. ...or frustration. Agree it's best to... (kennyc)
• And there are others things out there too.  (wsrrsw)

• you may want a tube preamp. The main issue with the P6 is that it has a zillion f... (grislybutter)
• That's to bad would have loved to give it a shot.   (jdub39)
• @jdub39 The Holo does not have anything related to HT. It is a pure 2 channel prea... (yyzsantabarbara)
• @yyzsantabarbara  Does the Holo Audio Serene have an HT Bypass? and is the display... (jdub39)

• I've been experimenting with AI for song creation, and have come up with a playl... (gg107)
• The Spectrum This Reddit conversation amusingly suggests some music conversations... (bolong)

• A well fed cat can do wonders, But keep them off the turntable, All the best... (nonoise)
• I misunderstood your issue - thought you were talking about loose plugs. I use le... (bolong)
• dekay I purchased one for my wife last year (anvil is cool/box is cardboard)... (cleeds)
• These weigh about a pound. I purchased one for my wife last year (anvil is cool/b... (dekay)
• VPI magic brick is perfect for this! (crustycoot)
• Rebar chair, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Amazon about 80 cents each.  (bigwave1)
• All of the above. Similar problem with a heavy Transparent PC into my Zenith MK3. ... (cantorgale)
• Mitch2 #2 is what I use. A similar alternative is moving the component forward on ... (pennpencil)
• Blu-Tak is my Blu-Tak is my go-to. Other brands can leave an oily smudge or damage... (panzrwagn)
• A chunk of whatever is lying about wrapped in electrical tape. The tape prevents u... (wturkey)
• I just put a box of ammo on top.  Heavy and dense, they keep everything in it's pl... (bondmanp)
• Double-faced tape on the feet, zip ties (in a range of 'attractive colors'.... I'... (asvjerry)
• I had a very light component in my system once and built a support structure for t... (hifiman5)
• Blue tack on the feet of your light equipment. Available at any hardware store and... (birdfan)

• It’s getting closer to "good enough". We’ll see if the Mullard takes it over the ... (immatthewj)
• Thanks for those recent responses. I haven't got that Mullard rectifier yet (picki... (boxsoft)

• A high end streamer is built from the ground up to meticulously deal with every pa... (ghdprentice)
• I will preface this question by saying that I am not well versed in what goes into... (tony1954)
• I disagree with Jason .  Many high resolution FLAC and in particular well done DSD... (mahler123)
• While it is not the only factor, a high quality clock is critical to delivering go... (zlone)
• Stream all you want but beyond 44.1K/16 bits you won’t hear any difference, contra... (jasonbourne71)
• There is a limit to human hearing. Redbook CD/Streaming is at that limit. To naysa... (jasonbourne71)

• @rauliruegas "live MUSIC main characteristic that is its natural continuous flow” ... (westcoastaudiophile)

• I have compared both Oppo 205 and the Magnetar UDP 900 and to my observation the a... (miketuason)

• Eagles "Live at The Forum '76"  2021/Elektra-Asylum/Germany (slaw)
• Miles Davis "Sketches of Spain"  MFSL (slaw)
• Dizzy Gillespie's Big Four  2024/Pablo/ AS series (slaw)
• Terry Allen and The Panhandle Mystery Band " Just Like Moby Dick" 2020/Paradise o... (slaw)

• I recently did an A/B test with the Audioquest Firebird, Dragon, and Wireworld Pla... (kegger5150)

• New Sensor (Tung-Sol) came out with the KT120 around 15 years ago now. It’s a grea... (mulveling)
• No problem - I’ll probably try the replacements when they arrive - I need a backup... (technomagus)
• @technomagus  Thanks for the response. Not sure I want to risk it after your expe... (audiosaurusrex)
• I bought a matched quartet recently for my v110SE. They did indeed try to fry my a... (technomagus)

• How are you enjoying the K-03, otherwise? It's a really impressive on the transpo... (davetheoilguy)

• thanks @willyht and @helomech ...I think you both are onto something by suggesting... (samgupta101)
• The one thing that concerns me about the Borresen is that I typically do not like... (helomech)
• I’m going through a similar process. I own the Revel 228be, and I’m very happy wit... (willyht)

• Of those options, I'd strongly recommend the STR. Having ARC built in will get the... (sunshdw)
• Like you, I had (still have actually) the Anthem 225 and it was a wonderful amp. I... (secretguy)
• nicolasm Nice score on those CS 2.3 loudspeakers. I know and can vouch for Anthem... (jafant)
• Gato dia 400s  (margaretha)
• While I have not heard them since they went to the dark side with a switch to Clas... (freediver)

• Sending my copy back. (slaw)

• @mitch2  Thanks. I'm familiar with both of those.  I actually prefer the live Bo... (stuartk)
• I didn’t mean any disrespect, but when I plugged JM name into a search engine (I h... (mahler123)
• Laurel Canyon was always my favorite. RIP. Mayall was the launching pad for so man... (baylinor)
• John certainly knew how to spot talent, he had the all top players who went into t... (johnto)

• @signaforce  Sorry. No remote. Personally, the last thing I need is another remo... (tony1954)
• @tony1954  Thanks, the Elears were a predecessor to the Clears and have, per revi... (signaforce)

• @mclinnguy thank you! I was afraid it would be a significant step down from my Pa... (audphile1)
• Picked it up used in mint condition.  (audphile1)
• I picked up Coda CSiB V1 and to say that I’m impressed would be an understatement... (mclinnguy)
• @audphile1 ​​​​​​ Nice. It would appear that the amplifier section is similar to ... (sls883)
• @jafant I picked up Coda CSiB V1 and to say that I’m impressed would be an underst... (audphile1)
• audphile1 Thank You for the Audience/Nordost update. Regarding Integrated Amp(s),... (jafant)

• @cundare2 I too am looking into the Bryston BDA 3.14 for streaming. Did you ever f... (tallen19)

• I received a reply from Kiso Industries in Japan. For those of you who might be in... (hififuchs)

• A loom can work when there are different series within the brand to mix and match ... (jtcf)
• Coralkong I never have luck on full loom cabling. My systems or my ears works well... (jayctoy)
• OP try some Nordost Tyr cables. See what happen? (jayctoy)
• It will sound different, but not sure if it will sound "better". As @zlone stated... (coralkong)
• At that level the only way to find out is try it. However, I would recommend resea... (zlone)

• My mother in law died recently and we have been cleaning the home out to get it on... (mahler123)

• @peter_s about your question…if you look at the specs of the amplifier…it idles at... (audphile1)
• I will plug it back into the wall and see. I do let the amp sit for a half hour wi... (skids)
• Really?  It’s limiting current even on idle? I don’t know the amp.  Maybe it runs ... (peter_s)
• @audphile1    +1 (ghdprentice)

• Provided a high power amp source with multiple times the output of a quality speak... (phusis)

• theaudiotweak Good to see you here today. Thank You for your contributions and Au... (jafant)
• tmsrdg Good to see you here today.   Happy Listening! (jafant)
• Happy Friday! All (jafant)

• I have a small acoustically treated room, 12x11x9 that I had a few speakers in, fr... (yyzsantabarbara)
• I have what many would consider a small room 12 X 15 with my 3.7i and two subs and... (johnto)

• You folks are being DECIEVED!  Tom's REAL NAME was Tina up until about a year ago ... (freediver)

• Panasonic UB820 is the sweet spot for bang for the buck. If you go over to 4kblura... (bstatmeister)
• When our ES died we went with the Sony X800.  A lot of that decision was based on ... (artizen65)

• @venpick said: Well I wished I would have searched here first. I just learned th... (jea48)
• I ignore emi. (carlsbad2)

• Some new ones (for me) that I have been very impressed with in terms of combinatio... (jimmy2615)