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Accuphase Bookshelf Speaker Pairing recommend
+1 @soix    Harrbeth P3esr. Very balanced sound. Especially great for near field listening.  One of the few speakers I regret selling.   
Ethernet Switch Recommendations Please
I tried a number of switches including the 8Switch, Etherregen. Ended up purchasing Ansuz. Ansuz is a cut above the rest. You’ll be hard pressed to get something better. I’m thinking of upgrading to D3 next year.   
AudioQuest Pegasus vs Thunderbird Interconnects
Thanks, I compared the Thunderbird  XLR and RCA in my system. Both are fantastic. I honestly couldn’t tell them apart so decided to go with RCA to save some $$$.   
Anyone has a reference system where amplification is SS ?
Who’s gonna tell Harley that his system is not reference quality as per this OP …      
Anyone has a reference system where amplification is SS ?
+1 @mahgister  Don’t know why OP wants to lose respect and credibility. So unnecessary.   
AudioQuest Pegasus vs Thunderbird Interconnects
@jeffreyw were you able to upgrade to the Thunderbird? im also considering the Thunderbird RCA.   
New Generation Class D - AGD Audion Mkiii upgrade
 Both AGD and Atmasphere can send me their amps for auditioning.  I can provide an unbiased opinion based on what I hear.     
What is meant exactly by the description 'more musical'?
My definition is simple … and, yes it’s my interpretation.  If you get engrossed in the music such that  you don’t think about the sound, clarity, detail, slam, <insert your favorite audiophile adjective>, etc … just the music, that’s musica... 
Ken Fritz stereo system auction is live...
@czarivey Seriously?  
Luxman D07x
@rpeluso Don't worry about the naysayers. Luxman makes great products that can compete with the best. Their components are musical, refined, and of heirloom quality. Auditioning some equipment vs owning are two entirely different things.   
Electronics for Harbeths -- $5-10K
@cundare2 You're not hurting anyone's feelings. If you have already done your research and settled on Ayre then I'm sure it must be the right choice. At the end of the day, the only person you have to please is YOU. As soix mentioned, Ayre is a gr... 
Can you live with your current speaker until you die?
I can keep my Harbeth 40.2 until I die. But most likely I won’t.   
Electronics for Harbeths -- $5-10K
I find it somewhat amusing that the OP is going to go with something that “looks good on paper” and ignoring recommendations from actual Harbeth owners. But whatever works for you man. Good luck!  
How easily can you distinguish between different DACs?
@asctim Let's agree to disagree. I found the differences between DACs as meaningful as Ferrari and Corolla. But I was only able to hear that once my system had evolved to a certain level. However, I agree that if your modus operandi when comparing... 
Electronics for Harbeths -- $5-10K
... than the "analytic" superdetailed sound of Luxman ... May I ask how you reached this conclusion? Is it based on what you've been hearing or did you try a specific Luxman model and found that to be the case?