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Experienced Maggie Lovers Please Advise
@yesiam_a_pirate  Do you like listening at lower volume levels at all? From my experience Maggie's wake up at higher volume levels. I purchased the Eminent Technology LFT 8's speakers instead.   
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
@alightronics Since you welcome questions. I’ll bite. I just recently ordered a Quad of PSVANE KT88C’s for my Cary SLI-80HS Integrated amp. What kind of improvements with durability and longevity (hours) have been made in the recent years? Some ... 
My Caladan Impressons
@birdfan - curious how you like your speakers. Heard them at RMAF a few years ago. Was dumbstruck with dynamics punch detail soundstage.. would be an endgame for me.(sorry to hijack the post). Hi....I have owned the X2’s for 4 years now. They are... 
My Caladan Impressons
@wester17 Which Spatial Models did you hear ???? I own the Spatial X2’s so I am curious Also, someone asked if Clayton is retiring? Why would he...he just started this company. LOL.. Curious how this even became a thought???  
Rogue Dragon Tube Recommendations
I would check out Brent Jesse's site. He is very helpful, so I would contact him. Link below. I personally like Amperex and Older Mullard Long Plates. Brent Jesse 12AU7  
Rogue Dragon Tube Recommendations
It would be helpful to know what the stock tubes are. What is your budget?  
Streamers under $1500
@almandel  What DAC did you use to compare? Thanks  
Aurender or Lumin streamer only?
Lumin makes the Streamer section for the Esoteric players...so maybe Lumin?  
Which Shunyata Power Cord?
Shunyata is far from bright in my system. A good cable for the money is the Alpha NR V1 or Alpha HC.  
Speaker cable recommendations
Micca 14 Gauge Speaker Cables These bested $2000 cables in my system. Notice how I am saying MY SYSTEM.    
DH Labs power cables
Corona Cryo power cable is excellent. I am using it on my Digital Source. Its got a nice clear sound to it.  
Integrated amplifier for Fritz Speakers
Van Alstine 120 Control Amp Review Van Alstine Product Page I highly recommend the Van Alstine Set 120 Control Amp. Thirty-day satisfaction guarantee      
Amplifier considerations, PrmaLuna EVO 400 versus ARC Reference 160 S. Is ARC worth it?
"worst amps I ever heard" LMAO 😂 This is a great example of why Audiogon forum's are going down to the sewers. 🤮  
Can a system sound too Holographic?
@knotscott Yeah...if he said, it was too bright, too forward or added an metallic sheen to everything then I could understand that being an issue. But he claims he is trying to get use to it. We shall see lol  
Why Do Cables Matter?
@kinarow1  If you are seriously asking this question, then you should just stick to cheap cables and lamp wire.