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How many speakers and AMPS do you own, and why?
Excluding the full 7.1 MARTIN LOGAN speakers and 3 YBA power amps driving them in the mancave… - 4 two-Channel systems = 8 speakers and three amps ( one set of speakers are active) WHY? SIMPLE: I need them in different rooms  
SS Amp for Triangle Speakers
I owned the NAD C370 integrated amp in a prior “C” system, so I know it’s signature sound very well.( on the dark side presentation with a rolled off top-end) - I also currently run TRIANGLE ELARA LN01 bookshelves with a top ARCAM integrated amp ... 
From separate streamer and DAC to al-in-one suggestion
@Carlsbad “…My suggestion is that you are going backwards….” +1      
Differences between models of expensive vs inexpensive DACs
@lordmelton 503 posts 06-17-2022 at 03:44pm “ … Whether it’s a DAC, cable, preamp or whatever you need to have a half decent system to reveal the differences. That being said some people really can’t hear differences between a cheap or expensiv... 
A preamp recommendation
  @soix “ …I think the Bryston BP26 might tick all your boxes…” +1 on this recommendation   
Best Smaller Bookshelf Speakers For Use Exclusively With Ambient Music?
Pre-owned Harbeth P3ESR Loudspeaker     https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/flabbergasted-by-a-pint-size-speakers-high-end-sound/    
Lumin U1 or Bryston Bdp2
For the BRYSTON, just download the RIGELIAN 3rd party app for a nice EZ interface, if you don’t like it’s own. I dunno about the LUMIN,, but the BRYSTON has a linear power supply already built in. Linear Power Supply – not switching common to ... 
small AV installation company in need of invoicing
QUICKBOOKS its the industry leader that most bookkeepers use and also easiest to learn and use for owner newbies. It has an on-line version that permits you to use it in the go.  (I’m a CPA)  
How much faster of a sub is the REL T5X vs SVS SB12-NSD
You might consider another contender and no pretender …VANDERSTEEN  The VANDY is not just another subwoofer.With its internal 300-watt power amplifier, it is the perfect compliment to any sound system. It consists of three 8″ floor-facing driver... 
Is Mark Levinson still considered up there with the best of the best?
Fear not …. It is still top-shelf …full stop.  
Looking for advice re: amps for Dynaudio Contour 20i
@noob54 Q.” …. I just don’t know how to read amplifier specs to identify whether an amp is high current. …” A. Repost : Don’t look only at the headline power figure - see what happens when the impedance drops to four ohms. If the number nearly d... 
Looking for advice re: amps for Dynaudio Contour 20i
My take: You have two challenges to meet to permit your DYNAUDIO’s to max out their potential. I would suggest that you do it in this order (1) Amplifier power ratings DYNAUDIO craves high-current amps…. WPC alone are meaningless. Another word o... 
Krell k-300i vs Rega Osiris, integrated
I have the OSIRIS: it is a unique animal that I would characterize as a refined AND muscular 56 lb. beast, that is a pure 2-channel thoroughbred leader without the ancillary add-ons crammed in. This thing is a brick. It’s crafted from aluminum an... 
Was my friend given misinformation.
    @ozzy62 The real shame is that he was duped into buying an AVR. These have no place in a serious audio system. Yup …. Nailed it…”Point, Set, and Match…” in tennis jargon.   ”…He said the salesman told him to stay away from integrated amp... 
My last Integrated Amp: $5-10,000?
Pre-owned REGA OSIRIS