avanti1960

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What is the Best Sounding Stand Mount Speaker in the world?
Really enjoyed hearing the Wilson Benesch Discovery 3Z monitors.   ($31,000 US)   
Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing
This thread reminds me of the Voyager GaN FET amp thread.  Lots of buzz.  Someone I trust tried one and promptly dumped it.    
Sony HAP-Z1ES file transfer BROKEN!!!
Update to above posts- Reset modem and router and now file transfers are running as fast as ever. Win 10 laptop on WiFi network.   Once again-  Launch the HAP app.  Find the HAP icon in the system tray, right click and execute "Explore HAP" N... 
Sony HAP-Z1ES file transfer BROKEN!!!
I just tried a copy and it is very slow.  over an hour for 436 MB.  however i did not reset router and modem which usually helps.   i will have to try it again later.    
Sony HAP-Z1ES file transfer BROKEN!!!
I have been using the cut and pate process with my win 10 laptop.  I execute the HAP and then do an "explore HAP" and navigate to where I want to paste the folder of the new rips. I do this on the wifi network but could connect an ethernet cable... 
Luxman 509x vs Hegel H390
Lux for sure.  I have yet to hear a Hegel amp that I really like the sound of and I have heard most of them.    
Cartridge recommendations
The Audio Technica  ART9XI  "ART 9" competes and beats many $2K cartridges and nothing under 1800 touches it. An internet legend that is justified.  
Need an amp: rogue audio cronus magnum iii or Parasound JC 2 ?
The JC2 is a preamp.   The Rogue CM II is an outstanding sounding amplifier- owned one for several years and loved it.    
When someone tells you it's a $40,000 amp, does it sound better?
No. The idea of diminishing returns of quality for investment happens much sooner than $40,000. Howiver a $40k amp does have the potential to sound bigger and more dynamic in a much larger space than a much less expensive amplifier especially if ... 
How do you break in a preamp
Think about how you broke in a TV set, stereo or AV reciever or any other audio / video component you have ever owned. The preamp is just electronic parts in a case. No need to over think it. In fact it might be fun to listen closely right out o... 
To port or not to port speakers
do not block the ports.  they will be fine.    
A rookie with 10K, seeking advise
put the $10k in an aggresive mutual fund.    
Which ones should I choose? Tannoy Kensington Gr or B&W 804 D4
of course jon, very popular look for sure.  i just wonder how many people just dismiss the b/w diamonds on supposed reputation as being bright and assaulting.   listening to them with smooth amplification is a thing to behold as a fan of audio an... 
Which ones should I choose? Tannoy Kensington Gr or B&W 804 D4
agree with the idea that the mcintosh amplifier has excellent synergy with the B&W  speakers.   i really enjoyed hearing this combination.  the smooth deep sound of the mac amp brought deep full range bass the b & w are capable of.  also... 
What amp for Goldenear Reference speakers?
heard them several times being driven by a primaluna tube amp.   the GE powered woofers do not require much power for very loud sound and the PL amps delivered a smooth refinement that made for nice synergy.