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Dynaudio C4 vs Contour 60
The C4 are absolutely top shelf, listen all year,  O fatigue at all. Well worth a buy. Their amazing.search reviews, nothing but stellar talk. The best speaker I’ve ever heard were Dynaudio s   If u have the coin for C-4’s?,,,,,, make the buy,you ... 
Bryston Amp Experience Needed
Keep the WPC/RMS above 300WPC for best sound.accept nothing lower!  Or, look for 7b’s used.bryston is a good choice! 
Bryston Amp Experience Needed
Lots of options for you!whatever you do, don’t lower the power. A good amp will hammer the emo amp to shards! Better headroom, better parts.check audiogon for a great amp, lots in here!McCormackpassbryston if I were you, I would miss a few meals f... 
have you ever bought stereo without listening first
Only 1 pair of speakers in 86cerwin vega d-9’s 1812 overture, woofers really moves some major air!bouthe on the spot. About every other component bought unheard.never been disappointed 
Mark Levinson - what have I bought?
Have it looked over by a qualified tech. Sounds like a great acquisition to your rack! 
Tubed Monos for Focal Aria 948s
Speakers are efficient yes, dontmshort change yourself on a low,powered amp.get something with power.your ears will thank you. 
Wow an old album that rocked your world
Boston - s/t debut on Japan blue spec II CD, sounds absolutely 3X better than the older cd pressing I have!!night and day difference!gary Moore - we want Moore (live) one,of my top three live recordings, haven’t played in a long time.played last n... 
How a pair of Mark Levinson ML2 stands with the best amps today ?
Those Levinson amps will drive a 2 ohm load for 30 years. Power supply, capacitance is off the chart, even by today’s standards.  Have them serviced by a competent tech, or the factory techs. AMAZING AMPLIFIERS, you will love them.topmshelf audio ... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Racer Xnapalm deathnunslaughterdark Angel. 
Is there such a thing as too much power?
Underpowered amps /receivers,...are detrimental to tweeters and midrange. Having enough power, for crescendos, ending spikes, is a must. My speakers are rated a max of 250W peak I’m sure,I use McCormack DNA-750s’ rated at about 650W @8 ohm, and a ... 
Most amusing album or song titles
Personal favs: MOD- USA for MOD - loaded with,classics”SOD. -  speak English or die!  Amazing! Two of the greatest albums ever released.  \,,/metal forever! 
Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive
Direct drive! Own 2 technics SL-1200mk2’s and one Mark III IN BLACK FROM MID-late 90’s,oldest ones are mark II’s,still,play flawlessly, from late 80’s.take apart 1-2 x a year, remove psi deal, wipe, fresh oil, good as new. Stock arm, great Ortofon... 
KEF Reference 5 vs. B&W 802 D3 speakers - which one better? your knowledges & opinions
KEF!or Dynaudio 
Audio reviews: too many analogies, never simple, but most of all, never clear.
Most reviews are so biased. If the manufacturer pays enough to the tabloid, in adds, or any reason.,  they get a good review. With the tell all words.....  guitars floating in mid air,  live sound, playing in my room live. Floating air sound, comp... 
Most amusing album or song titles
Almost any song by Slade !