aj523

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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? 
I may need to join A'gon Anonymous (AA)
Welcome everyone. Let’s all try to make it thru the weekend with our bank accounts in tact. ;) 
Who's using Harbeth with tubes, what speaker model and how many watts per channel?
FWIW. I think it helps a lot if you use the same brand preamp-amp particularly if going with tubes. Perfect synergy, zero issues, and  minimizes costly mistakes.  
I may need to join A'gon Anonymous (AA)
@troidelover1499Yes !! And I felt so alone. No more.  
All New Magico A5 Loudspeakers // Biggest "BANG" For Your BUCK On The Market ?!
I'm letting my first big speaker purchase settle in a bit (harbeth 40.2Ann), but this will be on my short list when I want to try a diff design and sound. Theres a dealer a few miles from me on rt17 in NJ thats begging me to come in for a listen b...