aj523

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Constant noisy tubes maybe go solid state?
Any opinions on Tube Depot? And can I please get educated on what add on options on tubes mean like balanced triodehigh gainlow noise and microphonic? 
A move from Harbeth to... Wilson?
Does a speaker exist that has the warmth, the musicality and very critically the tonality of Harbeth with no boxy sound and no boomy bass?  If so, sign me up. I will demo it asap.  
A move from Harbeth to... Wilson?
@layton64Spot on ! That intangible their users talk about is their tonality.  It has to be experienced in the right setup to understand.  
A move from Harbeth to... Wilson?
@decathlon1991 was top of the line Audio Research rack and the other was Dan D'agostino momentum line. Is that matching equipment?  
A move from Harbeth to... Wilson?
@snackeyp @yogiboy Definitely possible tp sound boxy if not set up right. And definitely the 40x’s are not image monsters, but set up right and you will be rewarded with the most musical speaker with the most beautiful tonality that I’ve ever heard.  
A move from Harbeth to... Wilson?
Geoff won’t like this but i had two 60-90 minute demos with the Sasha Daw in Manhattan this past July and found the $37k speakers too dry and clinical to my ears. Although on the plus side great soundstage, imaging and super clean as I could hear ... 
How do I pay?
Sometimes the seller will have a validated profile on eBay or audiogon so ask him that. Otherwise escrow.com  
Amplifier upgrade advice under $2000
There's a couple of Anthem P2s on agon and ebay that can prob be had for your budget and its 325 w into 8 ohms  
Can an “audiophile” ever be satisfied with a system?
I bought my first turntable this past June (well since I was 13, so 40 years since..Anyway, I started with a Rega P6, then I quickly upgraded to the P8 and now I have the P10, with a very noticeable improvement each step up (I had the 6 and the 8 ... 
Footers Under Power Conditioners?
I have the Audioquest 5000 and I have it on its side next to my rack, feet removed.  Perfection.  
Phonostage recommendations under $3K
@mulvelingOr othersSince part of this thread has drifted to the $10k side, have other tried the venerable more recent versions of the Manley Steelhead ?  
I may need to join A'gon Anonymous (AA)
The Audiophiliac himself was a guest speaker at my AA meeting this morning. https://youtu.be/h-dx9KyW_Jg 
I may need to join A'gon Anonymous (AA)
Going into the weekend (and the world may look very different next week), so stay safe, sane, unlevered and liquid, everyone!  
What's the best and/or favorite piece of equipment you've owned? And do you still own it?
When I bought my first pair of high end speakers after graduating college. Year 1991 at the Listening Room in Scarsdale, NY. I listened to four different speakers all under $1,000 I think at the time -  Snell, Thiel, Mirage and Def Tech BP10. I re... 
I may need to join A'gon Anonymous (AA)
@tbakin63Where's the fun in that?