aldermine

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True 8 Gage banana plugs
Thanks to all for their good answers!  You guys are great!   
True 8 Gage banana plugs
This occurred to me; internal wiring is much smaller. However, my run from the amp is long and I have five drivers on each channel. It already sounds better. Good point, however.   
I found my new reference album
Glad you enjoyed.   
True 8 Gage banana plugs
Thanks to both of you!    
I found my new reference album
It’s a stunning album. Hope you like it.   
I found my new reference album
Thanks for directing me to her earlier works. You can see her progression to where she is today. While the production and recording quality of some of her earlier work is not on par with the most recent album, her trademark layering of instruments... 
Nowhere to hear speakers and amps anymore!
@skinzy Thats for sure; disruption is long overdue in this space.   
Nowhere to hear speakers and amps anymore!
I hear you, @ervikingo!  But I also understand we aren’t living in a 1970’s economy. The internet changed everything and provided endless means to find the best price, making those who stock product in a store look like they might have missed the ... 
NAD M-33 or Hegel H190
@stuartk Cost, simply put. Separates cost a lot and with cables, add up fast. However, a gentleman above just solved my problem with the Unison Research Due. Italian sound and heart, A/B amp with plenty of I/O and at the right price point. Done.     
NAD M-33 or Hegel H190
I'm not sure I agree with your statement about I/O on high quality amps or combining multiple speakers @stuartk. Take a look at MAC and every other amp over $30,000 and you will find a huge number of options for multiple speakers, e.g. subs, midr... 
NAD M-33 or Hegel H190
@Mapman I use Dirac. And I failed to mention my speakers. I purchased them new in 1984. They are a set of KEF 105.4’s and a set of KEF103.3’s. These vintage KEF speakers are warm and beautiful. They represent the original sound KEF was known for. ... 
NAD M-33 or Hegel H190
Thanks for all the replies, folks. The reviews I’ve read and have listened to as well as advice from several people who have owned both say the difference in sound between the two amps is significant - significant enough to ignore all the features... 
Nowhere to hear speakers and amps anymore!
@Thomson723 I wish Century Stereo was still around - that was my go-to place. Closed now forever.   
Nowhere to hear speakers and amps anymore!
@yyzsantabarbara Some folks have provided me with the names of Bay Area stores and dealers. Some dealers work from their homes (unappealing) and a few actually have brick and mortar stores but have limited brands. I have a Best Buy down the street... 
Nowhere to hear speakers and amps anymore!
@cundare2 It would appear the entire high end audio industry has a consumer problem; their consumers can rarely touch, feel and hear their products before purchase which wastes untold time, money and, carbon on the part of everyone. The industry i...