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• Colter Wall "Songs Of The Plains" 2018/Young Mary Records - Thirty Tigers  (slaw)
• David Lindley & El Rayo - X "Very Greasy" 1988/Elektra - Asylum Produced by ... (slaw)
• Aoife O'Donovan "Nebraska" 2022/Yep Roc/limited edition of 1000 (slaw)
• Pink Floyd "The Division Bell" Dbl/lp.  CB cut (slaw)
• Pixies "Bossanova" 30th Anniversary/4AD (slaw)
• Robert Plant "Now And Zen" 1988/Atlantic    (slaw)
• Robert Plant "Carry Fire" 2017/Nonesuch  (slaw)
•  Chris Rea "Espresso Logic" 1993/East/West - Warner UK, France   (slaw)
• Fleetwood Mac / Kiln House 1970 Warner Bros. (bslon)
• Neil Young / Harvest 1972 Warner Bros. (bslon)
• Gillian Welch & David Rawlings / Woodland Studios 2024 Acony  (bslon)
• VAN HALEN - "1984"  1984 Warner Brothers Records Japan (cjjeeper)
• @slaw It took about 80 hours to sound its best, has about 350 on it now. The analo... (bslon)
• @bslon  Bill, is your new tt/cart settled in now? (slaw)
• The Allman Brothers Band " Enlightened Rogues" 1979/Capricorn  ....played this a... (slaw)
• John Lennon "Gimme Some Truth  2020/dbl lp ....great set!!! (slaw)

• I have the optional Burmeister option in my car and I can’t believe how bad it is.... (hardhattg)
• For that money one could get Grimm Audio LS1C - which would be far superior to Kan... (julie_priest)
• More like someone’s wet dream?  (daytrader)
• This thread is astonishingly useless.  Not to mention, it starts off with evaluati... (howardlee)
• @macg19 @devinplombier Onr last thing before I wrap up this thread. The term "Japs... (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• @macg19 @devinplombier In the meantime , let me enjoy my new Burnester without you... (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• @macg19 Disregarded advice? Are you smoking crack cocaine? Every single purchase I... (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• @devinplombier Said: We stopped saying Japs sometime in the 80s, but there you ar... (macg19)
• @madhusudan_ramaswamy We stopped saying Japs sometime in the 80s, but there you ar... (devinplombier)
• @devinplombier Go out man. It's Friday night. Get a life. Stupid questions eiter d... (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• @macg19 @ckr1969 I would say the Burnester 232 s the best purchase of my life in t... (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• @madhusudan_ramaswamy yes the 232 is worth the money, the dac module is very nice ... (ckr1969)
• The comment about affording a new DAC was based on your early comment about not wa... (macg19)

• @campoly - isn't it weird how with audio devices, some have 4 feet and some have 3... (larsman)
• @larsman- It would have been better if they had used 4 with one in each corner ins... (campoly)
• @campoly - I saw another YT review where the reviewer was moaning about the spiked... (larsman)
• It seems if a individual has the interest and funds available, that a Comparison c... (pindac)
• Everytime I read something like this, besides his return issue, is that anytime I ... (waynefia)
• LAIV does indeed sounding it's best with I2S input. The different between USB and ... (slowestrider)
• Hans noted the IIs connection is superior to the others and improved on his critic... (romanesq)

• Since when are you the arbiter of what the problems are here, LOL? (viridian)
• @hce1  @kerrybh  Good posts, but you guys leave out the most important point, wh... (devinplombier)
• The US Justice Dept. should investigate Ansuz Cable Co. for wire fraud. :-) (nmolnar)
• I don’t care if some or even most audiophile products are snake oil. I trust my ea... (hce1)
• Another fascinating thread about money, and for some, the apparently critical issu... (kerrybh)
• Seems reasonable if it’s 1000 feet long…..  (buck66)
• I don’t understand the outrage. They give free shipping . (spenav)
• The next powerful speakers with huge bass may cost peanuts: Listen to this with E... (mahgister)
• It’s stuff like expensive cables that make me want to quit my audiophile journey, ... (profoundprorva)
• "They reinforce every stereotype: that audiophiles are gullible, that high-end gea... (kraftwerkturbo)
• As stated, if a Purchasing Representative of Mr ' Rolling in Dough ' , brought thi... (pindac)
• Ansuz should get some rap stars to wear them around their necks!  (jasonbourne71)
• The $90,000 power cord is like the $40,000 toilet seat. Ask the US army procuremen... (pcrhkr)
• Ansuz were advised by their rep to price the cable at $30 Million, but thought bet... (daveyf)
• The man behind this cable is Michael Børresen, ex-Nordost and ex-Raidho. The Borre... (fynnegan)
• Acoustics and psycho-acoustics is not mere physics... If i can hear the differenc... (mahgister)
• I did not realize how many people slept through high school physics. (shawk)
• Lol, it worked. Yeah, I clicked the bait, and saw they primarily deal in reasonabl... (87gator)
• IT appears that more and more component designers have come to realize the value o... (axpert)
• I said few times already that no company knows how to make the power cable correct... (mihorn)
• Folks. Time to cut this/the cord! (wsrrsw)
• Those with monies spend how they like, the Products they buy can be easily recogni... (pindac)
• If you think this is bad, the people who buy this are spending money on other thin... (clustrocasual)
• I don't care if people are willing to spend a million on their hi-fi system. Just ... (gdaniel)
• I recently bought a beefy power cord for my previous power conditioner and it was... (rsf507)
• When Nelson Pass stops recommending the fat generic power cord supplied with his a... (wolf_garcia)
• Anything at any price will make a difference in sound quality in a system/room... ... (mahgister)
• Cables DO make a difference but the laws of diminishing returns is alive and well.... (philgo01)
• I completely agree with you 100%. I use optical from one streamer, gold plated RCA... (pcrhkr)
• Can someone inform us if someone buys the $90000.00 power cable. It would be very ... (edilita)
• Can someone please inform us if someone buys it. Just curious. Thanks all. (edilita)
• I’ve always used the power cord supplied by the equipment manufacturer. (edilita)
• I’ve always used the power cord supplied by the equipment manufacturer.   (edilita)
• Let's make our life simple and happy, by ignoring the cable/company! Meaning tha... (r27y8u92)

• @ghdprentice  I heard their past amps were like that. But that's not the case with... (dman777)
• Having owned Moon in the past, I would want a DAC and preamp that is warmer and mo... (ghdprentice)
• @fastfreight thanks! I am enjoying the sound of the moon amp, especially now that ... (dman777)
• Hello @dman777 ,  you have a wonderful amp.  Like some, I am in the separates camp... (fastfreight)
• I have the Moon 891/861 combination and it is amazing. Very clear, musical, dynami... (merland100)
• Moon 891 doesn’t use newer technology than Chord DAVE. It uses different technolog... (audphile1)

• Anybody recognize this.  It was on an old TT I had in storage that never got much ... (jbuhl)
• You mentioned Sumiko Pearl, it seems a darn good choice to me, $132. bucks never k... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• The supplied cartridge is tracking around 3.5 gms, I agree, an AT Elliptical, trac... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• Better yet, don’t lend out any rare or precious LPs to a (presumptive) teenager. ... (jbuhl)
• Better yet, don’t lend out any rare or precious LPs to a (presumptive) teenager. (lewm)
• Audio Technica ATVM95E. The least expensive Grado is now $125. (viridian)

• @williamjohnston  be strong and hold fast… Our (loosely described) local vinyl cl... (ticat)
• I also extend my concerns for your health and second the idea to find a major canc... (markcasazza)
• Sorry to read of your health, I think this is something we all have to face and yo... (whart)
• You seem upbeat and thinking clearly about your situation, it is hard to read and ... (barts)
• To the OP...very sorry to hear. Hope all goes as well as it can. I'm not in exact... (secretguy)
• I'm so sorry to hear this, my thoughts are with you. I am on the other side of yo... (ejordan)
• My thoughts are with you as well.  Over the years I worked with many patients who ... (rivinyl)
• Sorry to hear about your health issues.  Hope all goes well.  As far as your equip... (bassbuyer)
• My thoughts are with you.  A good audio dealer relationship can help your spouse w... (fastfreight)
• I have one more year to go before I can call myself a survivor. 4 years in remissi... (garebear)
• @foggyus91  Plus one ... Thank you for sharing!  Hang in there ... (blackbag20)
• @williamjohnston  I am saddened to hear of your illness. My wife has been in a si... (newton_john)
• @williamjohnston Sorry to hear of your medical issues. A good friend of mine is al... (yyzsantabarbara)
• I have two best friends dealing with similar health situations. I hate that people... (sls883)
• @williamjohnston  My deepest sympathies. Do you live near a major cancer center? T... (snilf)
• I know what you guys,are taking about.I have to one of these days start down sizin... (limomangus)
• @williamjohnston  I am sorry to learn about your situation. You’ve articulated so... (lalitk)
• It's very charitable if they were to get sold or donated to audio folks of any lev... (clustrocasual)
• I have thinking about this stuff, too. My hobby is going to a computer museum. My ... (ibmjunkman)
• As so many others on this forum I am not a spring chicken and also face the conseq... (hbarrel)
• I’m sorry to hear about your health issues, and pray for your recovery. I live alo... (kerrybh)
• Sorry to hear this. I to am long past the days when I was 6ft tall and bullet proo... (llg98ljk)
• TMR is an option or reach out to some of the higher end shops in Chicago area if t... (foggyus91)
• Sorry to hear about your health challenges. I suggest preparing sending your comp... (kennyc)
• I am sorry to read about your health crisis... i never think about what my  wife ... (mahgister)

• I've gotten good advice for the Cable Company and their lending library makes a lo... (bassrome)
• Seriously folks, a free lending library is pretty remarkable. Everyone on this boa... (bcupari)
• my experience has been frustrating. never have made a purchase. (puntobasta)
• Yes they are good and I have used their inputs and lending on several occasions. B... (sudnh)
• I would take it as a positive that he didn't recommend cables costing your upper $... (chrisoshea)
• The Cable Company has  been great with recommendations from my experience. My bad ... (chrisoshea)
• Tried once Very pushy service Ignored my reasons for contacting them. Tried to s... (phishhhhh4)
• I've worked with Steven Aug for close to 20-years and he has always been prompt, i... (nutty)
• I had a very positive experience with them. I use Inakustik interconnects and aft... (shxmd)

• "Do Ya' Wanna Dance" David Lindley & El Rayo - X (slaw)
• "Highway Patrolman" Aoife O’Donovan  (slaw)
• Joni Mitchell…Edith and the Kingpin Atlanta Rhythm Section…I’m Not Gonna Let it B... (77jovian)
• @slaw with the last 40 or so posts - clearly in "the zone" right now... Elvis Cos... (bgross)
• "Crawling Back To You" Tom Petty  (slaw)
• "Cabin Down Below" Tom Petty  (slaw)
• "Wearing The Inside Out" Pink Floyd  (slaw)
• ....while I'm in the (Ps)..... (slaw)
• "What Do You Want From Me" Pink Floyd  (slaw)
• "All Over The World" " Dig For Fire" Pixies  (slaw)
• "Why" Robert Plant    (slaw)
• "Ship Of Fools" Robert Plant  (slaw)
• "Copper Head Road"   Steve Earl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvaEJzoaYZk (cjjeeper)
• “The Harder They Come” Jimmy Cliff  (mksun)
• "Need You're Love So Bad" The Allman Brothers Band  (slaw)
• "Can't Take It With You" The Allman Brothers  (slaw)
• "Street Walkin'" Dan Auerbach  (slaw)

• I concur with @ghdprentice recommendations.  (revreed)
• All three are great. I favor the first and third.  (ghdprentice)
• @ghdprentice Perfect. Thank you (tburdwin)
• Good Luck,I wish I had 30K to spend. (limomangus)
• In Portland: Pearl Audio StereoTypes Echo Audio (ghdprentice)
• @chrisoshea Appreciate that. (tburdwin)
• @whart The only room I have ATM is our living room . 20x20 A-frame with about a 19... (tburdwin)
• OP...Geezz..Please accept my apology. Enjoy what you end up with! (chrisoshea)
• Thanks @likecap It is a journey! (tburdwin)
• @chrisoshea Negotiations with my wife.   (tburdwin)
• I am at my last rodeo and just have to decide on a turntable/tonearm. I have had t... (likecap)
• @tburdwin -sorry, have little first hand experience with audio dealers in your nec... (whart)
• @kennyc Thanks for the heads up. The timing couldn't be worse as we are headed up ... (tburdwin)
• @tburdwin - you are correct.  In my speakers search, in addition to audio shows I ... (kennyc)
• @whart I'm just back to this thread. I may have to fly. It's about an hour 1/2 dri... (tburdwin)
• @tburdwin As a forum member without too much activity but possibly a regular reade... (pindac)

• Trying to update this thread in August 2025: I have the opportunity to buy a used... (cooperdude6)

• Found a pair of Iconoclast cables I have been waiting on for the past 9 months on ... (mooncrikit)
• Everything today is about making money from things,that we're free before.Add Bloc... (limomangus)
• Trying to get on this site is a project. I have to double tap the icon just right.... (secretguy)
• The slow load and refresh seemed to be a real thing associated with this site beca... (mitch2)
• Yes, it has definitely been slow and certainly more annoying ads. i will add a co... (zlone)
• Can be very slow to log in and some times it will not let me until the 3rd or 4 tr... (68pete)
• @artemus_5  Nobody wants to talk about bad grammar. So many people are complacent... (unclewilbur)
• slow and frequent logins is great fun...just had to prove I wasn't a robot... (jl35)
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• It seems much better this morning,  (ghdprentice)
• Use a ad blocker to eliminate popups and ads. I use AdGuard app on my iPad to bloc... (lalitk)
• The slowness and popup ads reduces the time that I want to spend on the Agon site.... (rick_n)
• Yes,it's been slow and ads,like crazy...Amazon prime, has been coming up like craz... (limomangus)
• It’s starting to become a pain in the butt ! (oldelectricalinspector)
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• The ads make the page jump around every two seconds, so I constantly have to reloc... (unclewilbur)
• That was happening for a short while earlier this morning for me, but it straighte... (larsman)
• My connection has occasionally been slow but my main problems have been my Anti-vi... (willywonka)
• Thanks Guys. Guess I'm better off that some. My VPN blocks pop ups. With all the c... (artemus_5)
• I too get that 👆🏼👆🏼 too, slow to load and the ads cause the page to jump when I tr... (bslon)
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• When I open Audiogon, I sometimes received a message saying “Safari couldn't open ... (hgeifman)
• @nogaps   I have to relog in 50% of the time I come here. I opened several service... (acresverde)
• It had a really slow response time earlier today, but for some hours now has been ... (phusis)
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• Reminds me of the movie 'Idiocracy' where the guy is looking at his TV and its all... (gdaddy1)
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• @audiocanada @charles007100  Volumio app is very buggy but it sounds better than ... (lanx0003)

• For linear trackers, well, the truth is it’s probably always wrong rather than al... (dogberry)

• My part time "gig" involves identifying, acknowledging, and celebrating our common... (waytoomuchstuff)
• Fabulous post, @waytoomuchstuff !  Exactly on point. (frogman)
• And then we may have many guests who insist on taking on host's duties. (sns)
• Invited guests not vetted at this dinner party, perhaps some want this. (sns)
• Yes it’s very sad that people are discouraged from talking  even civilly in public... (mapman)
• @goodlistening64 + 1 (larsman)
• This guest spends a lot of money. So I suppose that helps me be tolerated.  (mapman)
• "We are all guest at the dinner table and the gracious host can remove us out any ... (abnerjack)
• @waytoomuchstuff , As I was too busy anally correcting the typo, I neglected to m... (thecarpathian)
• Tariffs are raising the price of gear in the audio industry. That is a fact. This ... (goodlistening64)
• RE " "Waytoomuchstuff".  An excellent post despite the convert/covert issue !  I w... (terraplane8bob)
• @waytoomuchstuff Outstanding post. Spoken  like a true gentleman!  (yogiboy)
• 1 - "Stereophonic balloon is the function of how matched your left and Right speak... (kofibaffour)
• @thecarpathian  "I believe you mean 'covert'." Yes, you are correct.  Sorry abou... (waytoomuchstuff)
• Time For A Poll Who Has the Most Moderator Removed Posts  pindac - Lost Count - ... (pindac)
• @waytoomuchstuff , I believe you mean 'covert'. (thecarpathian)
• My comments come from one who is involved with several "unite" groups -- including... (waytoomuchstuff)
• @audphile1 +1 (macg19)
• Yes it is of course a form of censorship but hey Ozzie and Harriet couldn’t even s... (mapman)
• It's very easy. Don't make political comments that would inspire others to get sid... (jperry)
• Yeah if you use the T word expect a deletion. It’s the price you pay.  Same true f... (mapman)
• I don’t think it’s hard to understand.  Forget the posted guidelines.  If you say ... (mapman)
• Tip for the day. Don’t use a four letter word starting with s on these forums.  Y... (curiousjim)
• I have gotten a lot of those over the years for contributing to “political comment... (stereo5)
• I've been banned from a porn site. (irjones)

• I'd suggest that the law of diminishing returns almost always applies but that the... (dokosan)
• @ghdprentice  +1 ….. bigtime. ”Price is what you pay. Value is what you get,” -... (akg_ca)
• This kind of article is there just to increase traffic and discussion in the forum... (dandion)
• As written , @ghdprentice post doesn’t deny that there is an asymptote, but rather... (mahler123)
• @ghdprentice    +1  Acceptance of the facts that time/effort/knowledge and money w... (dayglow)
• Enjoyment and also objective learning  about basics (acoustics being the most impo... (mahgister)
• Like most hobbies value is not the primary goal, it’s personal enjoyment we’re aft... (kennyc)
• The principle of diminishing return is located in audio between  the subjective ev... (mahgister)
• Well this leaves,me out. (limomangus)
• The law of diminishing returns applies to budget orient folks. It does not apply t... (ghdprentice)
• Thanks. I find the bank account is diminished long before the returns.  (newton_john)

• Sigh... I didn't wake up to some "on the edge" comments. (tablejockey)
• You Crackers are really funny....what does this have ever to do with audiogon.   (limomangus)
• @soix  You're right, Cracker barrel decision was a very good corporate move that p... (gdaddy1)
• The stock market is not the economy  Anyway I’ve been on a few audio web sites wh... (jfrmusic)
• That is, unless you were holding Cracker Barrel stock. Didnt they learn anything ... (soix)
• @p05129   That is, unless you were holding Cracker Barrel stock. Didnt they learn ... (gdaddy1)
• Orange Man 2028 He wouldn't be around in 2028 due to his CHF. His eating habits... (rsf507)
• Many if not most of you guys didn't cry one bit over a $95K power cord.when it was... (artemus_5)
• The only reason I got into this hobby is because I was led to believe how cheap it... (gkelly)
• "Orange droolious stated we will NOT be paying more for goods with his tariffs....... (qjm101)
• Some of you don’t know economics or supply and demand. We were in a recession in 2... (p05129)
• Furutech, per my dealer, is also raising prices due to.......... Tariffs. Surpris... (rsf507)
• Aww, poor baby, your luxury goods will be a bit more expensive, such a shame. Forg... (jewel5)
• @tablejockey  Egg prices have come down. Gas is under $3 a gallon. $2.87 at Sams c... (gdaddy1)
• I'm more concerned with egg prices and a nicely appointed ballroom🤣🤣🤣 Love them g... (tablejockey)
• Corelli I watch  Jeffrey Sachs on tariff.i agree 100% with Him. (jayctoy)
• I just noticed Luxman stuff going up as well.  (bluorion)
• No shock.  In the end, the American taxpayer will carry the burden.  Check out Jef... (corelli)
• REL's last price increase was 2/2024. That was pre-tariff.  As a manufacturer I c... (yesiam_a_pirate)
• Yes they are saying they’re not absorbing all the tariff costs as they have up to ... (jfrmusic)
• @gdaddy1  It’s pretty clear they’re saying this is tariff related.  (soix)
• So the tariff cost isn’t causing the 10% increase. I wonder what is? (gdaddy1)

• try Fostex e.g.: https://www.fostex.jp/en/products/ff125wk/ (westcoastaudiophile)
• @helomech  Exactly. And this is why a properly designed 2.5 way with the midrange... (tcutter)
• Why don't they offer more single driver speakers? Because most of them don’t s... (helomech)
• I am a user of ESL Speakers, Floor Standing 3 x Driver Ported Cabinet Speakers and... (pindac)
• If you have a "full range" speaker. Look at the specification sheet the for that w... (pcrhkr)
• I like the idea of an active crossover. With one in place, you could always add a ... (gemoody)
• I know Louis at Omega Speakers used to make a full range tower with an integrated ... (medium_grade)
• Several folks have recommended adding a sub, and that’s a proven way to add bass. ... (jfuquay)
• Hi OP I have encountered the same question to me by another audiophile friend, as... (joeycastillo)
• I tried a single driver speaker and while it sounded great at lower volumes it jus... (oddiofyl)
• "Full range single driver" (FRSD) is often an oxymoron. Because there is no crosso... (tcutter)
• I really like full-range speakers with lightweight and additional whizzer cones,... (wolfvonlanga)
• absolutely is done.  My Ref3A DeCapo I speakers are two way and use no crossover, ... (ltmandella)
• It is not easy to manufacture a single driver speaker to properly address the uniq... (arafiq)

• @pindac  Wow, thanks for picking up this thread from over 16 years ago.  In rerea... (knownothing)
• I've been on the Gon for many years and had a few periods where I was away from th... (pindac)

• @zlone - Totally get it. When my wife spotted the Soulnote Dac in my home office s... (bluethinker)
• @996turbo911 @bluethinker Thanks for all the additional information. I decided yes... (zlone)
• @996turbo911 - Yesterday morning I was listening to streaming radio. A Danish stat... (bluethinker)
• @arafiq I totally agree with your point above. We can make some assumptions based ... (996turbo911)
• @arafiq Thank you for your comments,  very helpful. I see you have a Merging+nadac... (zlone)
• @zlone  Your description of the Meitner sounds a lot like Merason, I would be a ... (arafiq)

• Congratulations. (ghdprentice)
• I ended up with Dave and Mscaler couple months ago and really happy with it.  Next... (eddy1)

• I remember getting a screaming deal on a K&E bamboo slide rule (it was expensi... (ghdprentice)
• I found a,place that has cds 3 for 2 bucks....forget vinyl....I'm in cd heaven...c... (limomangus)

• FWIW. No rule saying you can only have 1 headphone, Others will argue but the Sen... (llg98ljk)
• Thanks for the follow up.  Congrats and enjoy! (soix)
• Well I have found my way and I have made my decision.  I visited my local McIntosh... (jfrost27)

• I just abandoned my Ifi zen stream as an Roon endpoint and bought a WiiM ultra. Be... (markhh2)
• @vicdior agree with you there is some magic going on with those 2 French companies... (analoguefan)
• Well working great on my end. For awhile I had 3 ways to listen to Qobuz. One way ... (waynefia)
• billsw  The Qobuz app originally connected to streamers by airplay ... Per... (cleeds)
• It's still new.  They I'll work it out.  (ericrhodes1)
• Mostly for kavakat1, but for anybody else who is a  bit confused, The Qobuz app or... (billsw)
• Yes, on Innuos Pulsar as Roon endpoint. After ~two days of heavy play it starts ha... (kubla36)
• WiiM Pro with RME ADI-2 to Qobuz Connect. No issue. When I've contacted Qobuz, th... (romanesq)
• Hey Everybody I run QC on my Aurender N150 and it works well. Although it was a g... (rjjerant)
• Mine works fine with the Eversolo DMP A6, WiiM Pro Plus and the Wiim Amp. No issue... (dxbwineguy)
• Confused. I get Qobuz on my blue iOS with no issues. Is Qobuz connect a separate e... (kavakat1)
• I am running a Linn ADSM/3 streamer/dac/preamp using the 'Linn app' that runs in I... (rjinaz86323)

• It's just laughable when people think or believe that speakers will overload the r... (gournard)
• dxbwineguy 83 posts 08-20-2025 at 03:32pm  "@nightfall try Omega speakers. I ha... (nightfall)
• Came across a great deal on a pair of Rethm Bhaava's and was a bit excited, as the... (nightfall)

• Hi all, just curious anyone is using this with LRS+?  I have a small room and alw... (kenk168)

• I don't do 'background music' - I agree with @goldenways that silence can be just ... (larsman)
• No. Why would I? Silence can be just as enjoyable. If you steam all the time, you ... (goldenways)
• Streaming can be wireless or wired.  With respect to $/SQ ratio you will get umpte... (mahler123)
• I put off streaming way too long.  I picked up a Vault 2i in 2019 and it completel... (oddiofyl)
• I don't stream at all. I still enjoy hunting for music in record stores and on-lin... (bzawa)

• Really not sure that all the fuss about this guy is warranted. Folks seem to think... (nogaps)
• Not much point,for me, in watching you tube about components in that price range.  (jw944ts)
• Jay’s an interesting, "wealthy" audiophile enthusiast character who deals in fanta... (kennymacc)
• It appears to me that Jay is interested in generating clicks. He wants to develop ... (gdaddy1)
• I don't have an opinion on Jay but if people are posting honest, watchable videos ... (rick_n)
• Jay is moving to a new location in Texas. His YouTube channel will resume when he ... (jasonbourne71)
• depressing because? @emergingsoul  I'm curious why you think so (kofibaffour)
• He strikes me more of a social media audio enthusiast who happens to sell audio pr... (audioquest4life)
• Ivana Trump owned the yacht. Rossano Rubicondi has never owned a yacht, but I rea... (dekay)
• emergingsoul Probably the most well-known audio dealer in the country. He stri... (cleeds)

• Hi there everyone, I have an option to buy either the Nova III or Nova V. We have... (stephenwerner)

• My second system uses a pair of Studio Electric M4 , a sealed acoustic suspension ... (oddiofyl)
• For years I have put my Subs on an Aurelex Sub Dude isolation platform.   Cheapest... (oddiofyl)
• Dear jfrmusic, this needs to be approached scientifically if you hope to achieve p... (gournard)
• Feim my Adventures with Subwoofers, here are some things that seem critical to sol... (dbastin)
• Just get an SVS sub and enjoy your system. Also try running your mains full range ... (rwwear)
• I have had consistent success in adding a sub (first the SVS SB1000, then a JLAudi... (desktopguy)
• There is also this:  https://rel.net/pages/speaker-pairings (knownothing)
• Someone just mentioned subwoofer volume.  There was a recent thread on Agon where ... (knownothing)
• I've been using a pair of REL S812's with Sonus Faber Il Cremonese which are flat ... (at0310t)

• SPL gear is high quality.   Made in Germany.   I demo'd their Phonitor headphone a... (oddiofyl)
• @amorstereo , (Terry London), I was wondering if you could provide some feedback.... (milpai)

• Yes mark200mph, love my pair of ESS Large Heil drivers.  Extremely detailed and ai... (riverdinaudio)
• More on the MBL.  Unobtanium is correct.  The only way to have the Radialstrahler ... (riverdinaudio)
• Loved the Theos.  Well balanced hybrid.     Lusted for MBL for quite awhile.  Cho... (riverdinaudio)
• "Since I’m name dropping, forgot my years with Martin Logan Theos" Presently usin... (tablejockey)
• Welcome to all taking the time to post to this thread.  Ravi is fundamental to Fin... (riverdinaudio)
• First post, this thread drew me to comment. I have a pair of Final M35’s on order ... (madtrader)
• @dgarretson  I attended the 2025 Tampa Audio Expo and wanted to hear the Popori sp... (liquidsound)

• @audiokinesis wrote: Me too!  But I haven’t done anything as large as your speak... (phusis)
• @phusis wrote:  "I prefer a large radiation area and front firing, tall horn or ho... (audiokinesis)
• I prefer a large radiation area and front firing, tall horn or horn hybrid design ... (phusis)
• I've never heard them, but the Steinway/Lyngdorf (at least some of their models) a... (onhwy61)

• They are called "pinholes" and are more likely a manufacturing defect.  The very f... (corelli)

• A Bank Transfer takes minutes, if the Purchaser has the correct info in their poss... (pindac)
• I've sold cars that price and we met outside their bank and they went in and got a... (clustrocasual)

• I guess I was lucky to have a dealer located near me. When I heard something reall... (french_fries)
• In order to stay in business a manufacturer has to multiply parts costs 5 to 6 tim... (rwwear)
• Old new there @alb59  (foggyus91)
• @8th-note + 1 (larsman)
• Checking the news, "German high-end audio manufacturer MBL Akustikgeräte has filed... (alb59)
• I don't agree with the basic premise of your question. There is no evidence that h... (8th-note)

• @996turbo911 Good to hear you are enjoying the Veritas cables. The Clara is a  1.5... (tksteingraber)
• I’ve been using the Aeris and the Praesto power cables all week, so far really ama... (996turbo911)
• @waltersalas I completely agree with your contributions above…I now have Aperta SE... (tksteingraber)
• @zlone I have not had any issues with my Praesto or Clara power cords with grip. I... (tksteingraber)

• I've heard the LS360 sound top tier in one setup, and really quite bad in another.... (996turbo911)
• Did you ever find a pair?  I'm looking at a pair currently to possibly replace my ... (hardrocker69)

• secretguy Up date me on your SACD player repair.   Happy Listening! (jafant)

• secretguy did you find repair for your SACD player?  If not, what spinner are you... (jafant)
• This thread reminded me about Elizabeth. I wonder what became of her. She was a gr... (secretguy)

• Testament (jafant)
• I just picked up 2 Patti Smith cds Land and Gone agin..for like,a buck each. (limomangus)
• Cheap Trick  N (nutty)
• NIN N (nutty)
• Mastadon - (R.I.P. Brent) (jafant)
• Darkthrone (jafant)
• Adrenaline Mob | Omertà N (nutty)
• Lynch Mob  N (nutty)
• Enlly Blue - "Through My Soul" https://youtu.be/3_N8rdA12CA?feature=shared N (nutty)

• Testament (jafant)
• Mastadon - (R.I.P. Brent) (jafant)
• Darkthrone (jafant)
• Dan Auerbach "Keep It Hid" (slaw)
• Gillian Welch "Time (The Revelator)" (slaw)
• Big Star  #1 Record & Radio City (slaw)

• oh yeah, I'd have to pick The Island or my hobbies, I wouldn't be able to afford o... (steve59)

• SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacles. I heard them in Florida and they were freaking amaz... (pvnasby)
• OP did not specify he was looking for cheap / grotesque rock n' roll speakers? (devinplombier)
• Got to be Tekton Moab.  (incorrigable)
• Nothing says music first like a pair of Vandersteen 2Ce Sig.III’s (rennieboy)
• Dynaudio Contour Legacy  (ucrazykid)
• For what it's worth. I would find some used Klipschprns and upgrade them with the ... (bjpricing)
• I can recommend 2 speakers which I have and love and fit your budget. Both from th... (dxbwineguy)
• Yes, this is a second system and it will not be replacing my first system which is... (hk_fan)
• This will be a 2nd system? Are you replacing the 1st system or is this in conjunct... (mrdecibel)
• I have a pair of Klipsch Heresy IVs in my second system--great speakers and easy t... (bluorion)
• Electronics: Really considering Michi P5 S2 and S5 amplifier for electronics, som... (yyzsantabarbara)
• I am partial to ATC as I own one. ATC are very precise and presents music as how i... (joeycastillo)
• Check out Audio Physic, a lesser known speaker from Europe. I have enjoyed them fo... (rockysantoro)
• I guess for $5k, this is the best floorstander you could get in terms of value. TA... (lanx0003)
• Your room is pretty massive.  I don't think a lot of these recommendations are rea... (jrareform)
• Pure Audio Project Duet 15 Horn 1. Open baffle masterpiece. (wolf_garcia)

• My photos made the preview but not the post.  (m-db)
• My parents took me to Bimbo's 365 Club. The show opened with Comedian Ben Blue pic... (m-db)

• @ozzy62 I completely get what you are saying. For me that was the case with the Ax... (dxbwineguy)
• @wig noted. thanks. No possibility to do that where I have my Qualios. (dxbwineguy)
• I sold my Qualios recently and replaced them with a pair of Wharfedale Dovedales. ... (ozzy62)
• @dxbwineguy  I'm using GIK 244 bass/absorption panels on the front wall and 4 fee... (wig)
• @ozzy62  as an update- retired the Axxess L3- trying to sell them. Have given the... (dxbwineguy)
• @wig  I have the regular Qualio's too. Almost a year. really like them. One clar... (dxbwineguy)

• Squeak! (kennyc)
• 🐭  (kennyc)
• ^^ it's at about 1:32 (goleksiak)
• People who hear my rig for the first time love it when I point it out to them...th... (goleksiak)
• Are we really chasing a “squeak”? (kennyc)

• RIP Chuck...better late than never. (limomangus)

• Yeah like sitting in the front row,of a heavy metal show...having your ears blown ... (limomangus)

• Forget that,I was, at Neil Young Concert tonight. JONES Beach NY...Great 2 hour sh... (limomangus)

• Technics still makes and sells the SL1200 MK7. https://us.technics.com/products/d... (rwwear)
• @stereo5 - Those V15 carts have sure been around for a long time - I think I had a... (larsman)
• @larsman ,  I bought mine in 2018 from Adirondack Audio up near Lake George in NY.... (stereo5)
• The question was whether the G series is any better than the older look alike seri... (lewm)
• I have a 1200 MK2 that I purchased new in 2005. I would consider my system as bett... (llg98ljk)
• @stereo5 + 1 - I've had a 1200G for about 4 or 5 years now, and it's wonderful (th... (larsman)
• I just scored a 1200 MK2 for €450—wasn’t really planning on it, but couldn’t resis... (naish)
• You don’t need the KAB accessories for the 1200G that came out in 2017 or the newe... (stereo5)
• The G series have an entirely new coreless motor with better electronics to contro... (lewm)
• Called a Plinth.  (foggyus91)
• IF I ever got a Technics, I would add a wood surround to it. These fit the 120, 12... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• The demand for a clean 1200 MK2 is still high driving up the prices. They are so r... (johnss)
• In my opinion, the G series turntables are far superior to the non-G older turntab... (lewm)

• I am also realizing that, despite being a tape-based format, DAT is probably more ... (devinplombier)
• Looks like DATs were capable of 16/48 resolution, a little better than Redbook CD.... (devinplombier)

• Good move. I did forget to mention that the Fluance tables are manual operation. H... (yogiboy)
• I am buying Fluance (jimbennet)
• This may be a really fun alternative. Lacks the 78 speed that some of the others h... (viridian)
• VPI.  Good solid turntables -- easy setup and durable for the long haul.  Made in ... (jwei)
• A very old Technics SL 1300 ,from like 1973 .That's how old mine is. (limomangus)
• "Those are used Ebay items. I want new" "Or used SL1300 that is very old." Uh hu... (dekay)
• 95 is Shibata, 540 is MicroLine Shibata was the original, developed for the high ... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• I'd also encourage raising the budget for your cartridge, to their VM540ML https:... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• I encourage you to up your budget to this AT120 model, https://www.amazon.com/Aud... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• The Fluance is within the price range of the tables that you listed. It is sold fa... (yogiboy)
• @jimbennet stated  " Or used SL1300 that is very old " which seems to be a purchas... (pindac)
• Those are used eBay items. I want new. (jimbennet)
• https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=Rega+RP1   DeKay (dekay)
• Rega is not available in US. RP-1 been long out of production. (jimbennet)
• If I would consider a Rega RP1. Maybe save up a little. Should be a step up from y... (ghdprentice)

• Kleiber get the allegretto of my favorite symphony to a new meaningful level...( T... (mahgister)
• Besides being a fantastic musician, Kleiber had a gift for establishing great rapp... (frogman)
• @stuartk  I remember listening to Stravinsky's Firebird on my little, cheap colle... (audio-b-dog)
• @audio-b-dog ​​@frogman, @mahgister : I feel so fortunate to have three music men... (stuartk)
• I’m taking a different approach.  For someone with as varied and insightful a “tas... (frogman)
• For orchestra introduction to someone disliking orchestral work : Beethoven 6 and... (mahgister)
• @frogman  Good choices. I thought of recommending Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra... (audio-b-dog)
• **** I’ve never been a fan of the orchestra **** This cannot stand! 😊 Try these ... (frogman)
• I kind of like all of their interpretations. Like seeing Hamlet done by great act... (mahgister)
• @stuartk  I'm sure she could be emotionally affecting on Chopin. On Mozart, howev... (audio-b-dog)
• @audio-b-dog  I'm not a classical aficionado and therefore, lack your refined sen... (stuartk)
• @stuartk  I have Maria Pires playing Mozart’s sonatas. She is pristine in her del... (audio-b-dog)
• @audio-b-dog  Thanks.  I’ll check out the Chopin. I already have a recording of ... (stuartk)
• @stuartk  Argerich has a numerous solo piano albums. She is known for Chopin and ... (audio-b-dog)
• @audio-b-dog  Thanks for recommending Martha Argerich. I'm sorry -- should have s... (stuartk)

• If I were a manufacturer, I’d like to say SMPS’s are great too. Shipping costs mus... (ericrhodes1)
• I had the same experience as @curiousjim with Teddy Pardo and a Node N130.  Not sa... (knownothing)
• Vinnie Rossi's latest Brama series integrated amp costs $48,000 and uses an SMPS.  (tcutter)
• I use a Teddy Pardo XPS MK2 my Naim nDAC and a TeddyCap SE Mk2 on my Supernait 3. ... (nutty)
• I have an older BS Node N130 and I bought a Teddy Pardo LPS.  It really made a pos... (curiousjim)
• Sbooster.  (joeycastillo)
• For my Bluesound Node 2i, I went with a dual output multi voltage selectable  Kece... (bikefi10)
• @digitaljoseph  This ?  https://tmraudio.com/fresh-arrivals/linear-tube-audio-lp... (stuartk)
• I understand your node responds well to an LPS. I added an Sbooster with the Ultra... (signaforce)
• Wow there are some good reviews on the node.what a great age we live in.i do like ... (mark200mph)
• Teddy pardo! (ronboco)
• Finishing first paragraph above- even though I already had the Eversolo going to a... (kingbr)
• I added the Teddy Power to my Eversolo DMP-A6 Master. I honestly wasn’t sure what ... (kingbr)
• If you want the best in class then Linear Tube Audio if ordered on Audiogon $700 ... (audioman58)

• Gillian Welch "Time (The Revelator)" (slaw)

• If you can use coax a frugal choice that punches way above its price (at least by ... (sudnh)

• I can listen to certain songs in any environment and experience chills. So It seem... (slaw)

• The new China copy of Nordost Odin between my active speakers and  tube pre-amp cr... (mahgister)

• This topic is very important. Many people talk about expensive gears. Happy list... (r27y8u92)
• I use Townshend Isolation Podia on the mains and Isoacoustics Gaias on the subs. ... (tcutter)

• Enjoyment is subjective. Accuracy is objective. (jasonbourne71)
• Yes, when you hear an accurate system, there's no doubt about it! (dweller)

• Bob Crites has some Klipsch clones that might be promising. (medium_grade)
• Currently a used pair of Cornwall’s at www.partsconnexion.com  (slaw)
• btw, take a look at my horns mounted vertically, and both the Cornwall Horns and E... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• rar1 These would be the easier to live with choice with free shipping in the pric... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• @elliottbnewcombjr    Hi - All nice stuff.  What would you recommend driving th... (rar1)
• ElectroVoice 15W Woofer and two ElectroVoice horns, brightness and presence contro... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• My house limit is about $2K these days.  I have an earlier version of the Zu Audio... (rar1)
• these look tempting, they may have others ready to go. https://www.ebay.com/itm/3... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• @atemoya -  it’s not just the speaker, but the entire audio chain: Source>prea... (kennyc)
• @atemoya Wrote:   Definitely looking for those. Thanks, Used Cornwall IV see... (ditusa)
• Got to listen to KLH Model 7s at the Audio Advice Live show recently. I was mightl... (slaw)
• Older Lascalas and a pair of great matching powered subs, would be my destination.... (mrdecibel)
• Cornwall 4 B Stock I bought my Cornwall 4's as ("B Stock") on Ebay, link above. C... (bolong)
• My Heresy 4s work well in my 14x18 room. I like that they have a low profile, as t... (ancient_tones)
• I have the voice of theater on a simple tube amp with redone crossovers. You could... (mark200mph)
• @jasonbourne71 totally agree with that. Earlier this year I purchased a heavily mo... (bgross)
• Couple of things to consider:  What amp/preamp was your friend using to power the ... (rivington66)
• These will be very similar to the CW IV. Maybe not as good in stock form, but ther... (ozzy62)
• The late Art Dudley loved his Altec Valencia's/Flamenco's. The modern version is t... (jasonbourne71)
• Altec Stonehenge 1’s will rock out better than those speakers listed above. I have... (jasonbourne71)
• @atemoya Wrote:  I’m looking for a set of speakers that have similar (may not be... (ditusa)

• Seems counter-intuitive to resort to silver solder at any joints, when gold the go... (logistics)
• There are Two Threads on this and a Link to a Web Site that originated the followi... (pindac)
• @bikefi10  I see no posts/discussion from Williwonka on DIY Helix cabling (dseltz)
• Silver solder yes. Shrink tubing, yes. (boomerbillone)
• I have made many cables with both the FP-201 spades that use set screws, and the F... (mitch2)
• Plus one @blisshifi  Try and find ends that are designed to be crimped. (curiousjim)
• @westcoastaudiophile 6 foot for each tower and 4 foot for the center. (cgbgreg)

• He's moving to Texas.  (tabl10s)
• My mind was just wondering.  His listening room used to be a two car garage.  Can ... (curiousjim)
• Jay’s got a set of HT/Atmos speakers he’s looking to sell.   (curiousjim)
• You are most welcome.  As to TADs on their own, they are an extremely clean soundi... (daytrader)
• @daytrader  Thanks for your response and putting your original comment on the TADs... (facten)
• Sure…My audio dealer is House of Stereo they had them in-house when I was there to... (daytrader)

• I didn’t read every post here but I have that amp and have had 2 other PL amps bef... (abd1)

• @wharfy  I assume you live near Tarrytown or thereabouts. Nice neighborhoods up t... (pjw81563)

• Yes, 2 1/2’ +/- 6” from back of cabinet to wall. (unsound)
• Yes, Dunlavy suggested long wall placement, and absorbent room treatment behind th... (unsound)
• Thanks everyone for your input. I discovered the problem I was in countering was w... (joneser)
• I believe Dunlavy always recommended long wall placement so speakers could be plac... (pryso)
• Dunlavy recommended 2 1/2’ +/- 6”. If you ever want to sell them: pm me. (unsound)
• Research "Pearson’s Rule of Thirds". Or just try different distances until it sou... (dweller)

• https://holthill.com/collections/vintage-audio/products/jean-marie-reynaud-grand-o... (bobd207s)
• Have a look at KEF Reference One’s. I had the non-meta version, it was very good o... (zlone)
• YG Acoustics Tor! (freediver)
• Hegel + Harbeth is a synergistic match.  (kennyc)

• @asvjerry  Wise is a "plant" that seems to have two distinct cultivars... one is ... (stuartk)
• OK, down wid it.......tiptoe into the weekend.... ;) ...but gluing one's feet to ... (asvjerry)
• Studying for finals back in college, I would take a relaxing break listening to gr... (jwei)
• Girl Friend and Divine Intervention Mathew Sweet.  (foggyus91)
• @thecarpathian  As you are no doubt aware, several actors have played Marple.  G... (stuartk)

• @lanx0003 I hope I'm on the same path as your inquiry as a reply to your query. I... (pindac)
• @pindac  Thank you for introducing Q Sound. You must refer to The Happiest Days of... (lanx0003)
• As the Thread has also included ESL Speakers, the arrival of the Helicopter is exp... (pindac)
• 'Walk In'  as a description is a play on the word Soundstage, to make the notion t... (pindac)

• @rick_n  Good point about connections. Will keep that in mind. @ghdprentice  Th... (stuartk)
• Who knows!!!  Audition a few DACs, and then let us all know how things turned out.... (kennymacc)
• As a starting place you might find this interesting, from an AI. Since the sources... (ghdprentice)
• System synergy is key and you never know what's actually going to deliver what you... (rick_n)

• @audiotruth - you may be skeptical, because you may not have a bad vibration contr... (sokogear)
• @daledeee1  - I’ll be honest.... this is one place my skepticism starts to play in... (audiotruth)

• I posted above that I installed 1Blocker on my iPhone and it did a great job of bl... (hgeifman)
• Thx @tablejockey    (slaw)
• "Today, I'm experiencing much more. When the giant Prime ad appears, I can't even ... (tablejockey)
• Today, I'm experiencing much more. When the giant Prime ad appears, I can't even s... (slaw)
• I installed and ad blocker and still get them....maybe not as often. (slaw)
• @hgeifman Audiogon Ads. Thank you for offering up this solution. Until recently r... (mylogic)
• @mylogic  +1, I agree and took some action. I added 1Blocker to my iPhone and, it... (hgeifman)
• @devinplombier To be Brave. @cleeds certain individual browsers. Thank you for y... (mylogic)
• mylogic We are all getting a bit sick of all the ping ponging up and down jogg... (cleeds)

• I have the XA-25.  It is a superb unit, it does nothing except make the signal big... (retiredaudioguy)
• @joeycastillo Thank you Joey. My local dealer doesn’t demo models unfortunately. I... (earthbound)
• OP   all of the above are great post. I have not heard a Coda, but I am a pass l... (joeycastillo)
• I went through XA25 for a couple of years with the PMC Twenty26 @86dB It was the ... (johnread57)
• I have a great 300B amp. It is a head amp that can also power speakers. i equipped... (ghdprentice)
• @ghdprentice - IIRC you’re curious about 300B amplification but have not yet explo... (kennyc)
• You guys are having too much fun ie therapy with this audio stuff. Great therapy a... (mark200mph)
• Many of the finest audio component makers represent the vision (and ears) of one o... (petaluman)
• Many of the finest audio component makers represent the vision (and ears) of one o... (petaluman)
• The No 8 V1 runs in class A up to around 18 watts.  That's what I have.  (sls883)

• Thank you, it works and sounds absolutely amazing 🤓 i‘m very happy with this com... (soloaudionet)
• Try following Alvin's video. The Venus 15th is basically a Terminator 12th, so thi... (otherworld74)
• Hello folks, I also bought a Venus 15th and a new Gaia DDC. I have wired both vi... (soloaudionet)

• I bought a Cardas connector and fixed my own on a used cable. So, yes, they do fai... (bugredmachine)
• Good to know---I'm looking at getting a Clear Reflection power cord. Hope they fix... (bluorion)
• I am sending them back to Cardas. All were purchased from authorized Cardas dealer... (samgar2)
• @akg_ca    +1 (ghdprentice)
• Just send them back to CARDAS for an assessment and repair if required . OEM produ... (akg_ca)

• I don’t recall the DS Jr. being regarded as a bright or harsh sounding DAC so may ... (soix)
• I recently purchased a SIM Audio Moon 390D DAC and am very pleased with its charac... (acefactory)
• Wow, that is quite the journey you have had. I would recommend moving from symptom... (ghdprentice)
• About a year ago, I wrote this group about a problem I was having with limited bas... (seaside)

• I have the older stereo Class D Audio GaN amp and I use a Luxman CL-38 Uc tube pre... (lak)
• @t_ramey I use Schitt Freya which has passive and 2 active level modes.   I’ve use... (mapman)
• @t_ramey I own the Class D mono blocks. Running them with a VAC Renaissance MkV pr... (hbarrel)
• I’ve had the stereo Class D Audio GaN amp for the past week and it’s been great. L... (t_ramey)

• I am surprised no one has suggested your source is a weak link.  I am a firm beli... (mclinnguy)

• I own a pair of the Rainbow ribbon cables.. I dont use them anymore. Nothing special (evank)
• It certainly looks like ribbon cable used for computer and other electronic connec... (pdspiegel)

• I am very familiar with the Shilabe used on a Glanz 12" > SP10 R > All Valve... (pindac)
• I think it's mostly that Miyajima is a very small company, maybe even a one or two... (lewm)
• Thanks!  This confirms something that I have long suspected: almost all Miyajima c... (recordbore)

• are you really wanting to tri-amp or go full active.  If you can find a Linn deale... (rjinaz86323)
• The best place to do the experiment would be a high end dealer that would have the... (mahler123)

• Well my next amp will be solid state for sure. Was going to keep the tube pre for ... (earthbound)
• Yes using all solid state, the Pass Labs XP-12 Preamp is just great, leave it on 2... (charles007100)
• So you are using solid state for both amp and pre with the Lucera? Do you find its... (earthbound)
• @charles007100 Thanks for the input. Good to know for sure. I’m away this weekend ... (earthbound)
• @earthbound  Kevin the guy I bought the Lucera from had Alan Eaton monos playing ... (charles007100)

• Hi Hans,  Can you please provide an email address? I'm in the middle of a repair a... (filbert96)

• preener2 We are located in Speakers topic.  Feel free to start posting your respo... (jafant)

• wisinskt Yes! I spent a few months auditioning the CS 2.4 and CS 2.4SE. My impres... (jafant)
• Jafant, I tried several amps with the 2.4’s.  The parasound was a great match for ... (wisinskt)
• Happy Friday! All (jafant)
• wisinskt Thank You for the System follow up.  Parasound is a sonic match for Thie... (jafant)
• Jafant,  Still here in Dallas.  Can’t say enough good about the CSS guys…  Rob re... (wisinskt)
• Unsound Funny you mentioned this back to back speaker configuration, I have often... (ig316b)
• unsound, Yes sir two pair of CS5i. Running one set with Class A mono’s is a test ... (duramax747)
• beetlemania PM sent.   Happy Listening! (jafant)
• wisinskt Welcome!  good to see you here. Nice score on those CS 2.4 speakers. Tha... (jafant)
• In my fairly extensive wire and cable trials over the past few years, I found cons... (tomthiel)

• how important is balance? (please clarify, you meant L/R not xlr) (elliottbnewcombjr)
• clearaudio smart phono v2 :phono mm, mc, headphone, volume, I do not see balance ... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• you need to clarify certain details with seller, many functions are via remote/men... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• Hi OP This may be $$$ but the Mark and Levinson No 523 has the phono pre-amp. hea... (joeycastillo)
• a full featured integrated amp with headphone jack and mc phono:  this one, top ri... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• Unfortunately there’s almost zero market in hifi for the intersection of these thi... (mulveling)
• Look into Linear Tube Audio Z40 and Ultra linear integrated amps. They have a head... (archer88)
• What you are describing is a preamplifier.  My Quad 33 (2024 edition) has MM/MC ph... (dynacohum)
• not balanced but this comes to mind - Mobile Fidelity UltraPhono™ Headphone amplif... (kofibaffour)
• I can’t recall seeing a headphone amp with a balance control or a phono preamp and... (soix)

• I can vouch for Zavfino speaker cables...  (larsman)
• One thing I've learned so far, trust your ears more than your wallet.  (toddsyr)
• Recently I upgraded my Rega Aria phono preamp to a Rega Aura which actually came w... (triton20trx)

• I decided to sell my Tai Hang on the Mart. Its too deep for my cabinet. The Tai Ha... (charliee)

• Thanks The stylus is in available I will end up replacing the cartridge (elynn1994)
• So far as I can tell, the PM15MD was a relatively inexpensive model in the AKG car... (lewm)

• @peter_s  Absolutely!  I think you will enjoy it even more now. @bgchz 100%.  I ... (boa2)
• I’ve had the Addiction amps since last summer. They make me very, very happy. I ca... (bgchz)
• @boa2 Damn!  I’m going to have to return to your neck of the woods to hear your ne... (peter_s)
• Thank you @peter_s  Yes, we are keeping the Klipschorn in the main system. We wil... (boa2)
• @arafiq For us, definitely.  The Lamm has a more energetic presentation in our sys... (boa2)
• great review! So are you changing over to Klipshorns? (peter_s)
• @arafiq    I'm guessing the Lamm has a beefier PS and maybe some tranny magic. I h... (acresverde)
• Reading between the lines, it sounds like Lamm is still the superior option and mo... (arafiq)

• @goldenways To be clear:  My home generators are NOT energizing the household wir... (erik_squires)
• Correction. 1st sentence should have included  "when the power goes out" (goldenways)
• For most home solar systems that are on the grid with no battery backup = zero pow... (goldenways)
• @jwei - That's why propane generators are so attractive to me.  Even when you get ... (erik_squires)
• I was in a hurricane in New Jersey once that knocked out power for more than a wee... (jwei)
• @jwei  We have at least 2 power "incidents" a month.  Sometimes it’s just long en... (erik_squires)
• Seems like good setup.  Of course it requires your manual involvement for switchin... (jwei)
• This morning around 9 AM my time my home lost all power.  We are in SC but weather... (erik_squires)