agwca

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What Integrated Amp do You use
Keces E40 
Best bang for buck integrated amp for $500
I took a look at the Burson Funk and if one needed an amp for primarily headphones but wanted speaker capability it could be a good option. 45/35 watts at 4/8 ohms respectively, while my amp is about 60/35 watts for speakers but hasn’t the output ... 
Best bang for buck integrated amp for $500
I've carefully read and re-read your posts regarding your experience with the IO.  Not sure, but doesn't bass need a bit of room to fully spread out?  If your up close to the speakers as in a desktop setup, it might sound like less bass than if yo... 
Best bang for buck integrated amp for $500
I wondered how the Rega IO would compare to the Keces E40 I have. Essentially the Keces outputs similar watts but a measurement I found showed at a fairly nice distortion curve. It is also stated to be able to output up to 15 amps which if true sh... 
Looking for an amp that punches way about its weight and I can grow with
While some equipment must burn in, some burn up. 
WHAT IS THE MOST TOUCHY SONG THAT YOU HAVE EVER HEARD?
From the Rocky Horror Picture Show soundtrack: "Touch-a-Touch-a-Touch-a-Touch Me"  
Best bang for buck integrated amp for $500
The Triangle Bro 3 responds well to both class D and class AB. There are alot of class D amps coming out of China under $500 and some match up with their respective dacs. For class AB, buying used, an NAD or the Rega IO are also choices.When I was... 
Has Anyone Ever Run TWO Identical Pairs of Speakers ?
I did this for about a dozen years using Paradigm and Polk speakers.  The end result was very nice SQ. The upper mids and highs of the older Polk 5jr speakers added to the lower mids/bass of the Paradigms 7se speakers.Later tried various speakers ... 
Honest Amp Reviews: Impossible?
https://soundnews.net/ 
Amp repair cost — is this right?
I have a local guy for repair. 
Have speakers really improved within the last 20 years??
Short answer:Yes.Long Answer:Yes. 
...bookshelf speakers that sound good at low volume...
Tried Dali Spektor 1 and Oberon 1. Seemed fine at low volumes.  Liked the sound, wish they were a bit more dynamic but I listen to Focal...which should also be fine at low volumes. 
Where do you buy your CDs these days?
Anywhere I can. Resell, or try to what I don't want. 
700.00 speakers new or used
Considering selling my Focal 807W in red and mint cond. Never play music loud and looking for something with a smaller footprint...a smaller standmount.  Will post on usaudiomart in next week or so.  Great speakers but everything in apt is being d... 
Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles?
YES>