axeis1

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I have Chord TT2 with Mscaler, and a pair of TeddyPardo LPS. I think the new PS Audio Direct Stream MK2 would be a great choice especially pre-loved. Chord Dave is way out of your range. Maybe a Chord Qutest, with an MScaler. I looked at your syst... 
Magico A3 replacement
Vandersteen’s, ProAc, Raidho  
Why isn't better quality used gear being made available?
I recently bought Dynaudio Heritage Specials. It knew from the reviews I’d like them, even better than I expected.   
Looking for intermediate-step Streamer: better than BS Node and not @ Bartok level pricing
Auralic Aries G1.1 or G2.2 ... G1.1 is about $2300. new G2.2 is $6000.  I had an Aries G1 for about 4 years, just recently upgraded to the G2.2  
Help me spend $100,000 on a new system
So you want to spend a $100K on a new system that will automatically lose half its value? Why not spend $50K upgrade what you have and invest the other $50K into appreciating assets. Or this is just another AudioGon Troll.  
What was the first power cable that you noticed a difference in the sound?
Shunyata. In fact that's all I use for Power.  
How to make the Focal Kanta No. 2 speakers sing?
Really good Scotch.   
Power Cables - Third Party or OEM
Unless you have hours and weeks to fart around stick with the recommendation from the manufacturer.   
Looking for an all-in-one just-add-speakers streamer for my son to take to college
Speaking from experience: anything you get him will get trashed.   
Does a particular musician’s songwriting and artistry speak to you above all others?
Joni Mitchell and Jackson Browne.  
Have you found your "End-Game" speakers yet? I have. And it feels so good!!!
I’m extremely happy with my Dynaudio Heritage Special’s , don’t see myself changing them. I can listen for hours with no fatigue. Also at 64 I don’t want big speakers that I can’t move. I live in a smallish apartment, expect I will never own a big... 
upgrade path from my current speakers? (Dynaudio Special Forty)
Heritage Special with the right cables and electronics are quite a bit better than the 40’s . But the 40’s are more tolerant of less expensive gear.  
The Audiophile Upgrade Easiest to Ignore
I bought the Opticon.. Expensive and they suck. I'm going to have to see the Audiologist, see if she can tweak them. The problem is they sound digital and compressed.   
After a long, long sleep: ML-335
I would Never risk a family treasure like that! I owned a ML 332. Great Amp’s https://us.marklevinson.com/service-centers.html  
Speaker and Cable Suggestions Please
Dynaudio Special 40, ProAc D2R, cables Audience AU24-SX