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???What's The LEAST Expensive "End Game"Amplifier You've Ever Heard???
Plinius, Hautonga for newer gear but, I could seriously call it quits with a vintage Sansui, AU-9500. It does everything right.  
Dynaudio Confidence 20- Owners Thoughts?
Confidence 20 or KEF Reference 1 & why?  
???YOUR Personal Favorite???Why???
Graham, LS5/9 on their open stands do everything right for me. Brutally honest monitors paired with the right electronics might be all I’d ever need/want - and although I dont own them, I also find the KEF Referece 1 outrageoisly great for all the... 
Integrated amp for 2500-3000
Unison Research, Unico Nuovo. It'll be ready for any speaker you throw at it down the road.   
Integrated Tube Amp approx. $2,500
Oops - integrated, sorry, Elekit is a power amp... nevermind.  
Integrated Tube Amp approx. $2,500
Elekit, TU-8600S 300b Power Amp - nothing better and I see one on the "other site" actually connected to what I believe are Klipsch Cornwalls. This amp always gets incredible reviews.  
Six DAC Comparison
Whoa...I don't have time for that, lol. I bought the Canor after demoing the Mearson Reuss and Weiss 204. I would need to stick to my experience with those three.  
The Allure of Vintage Audio Gear
@mswale I'll agree with that me being firmly in the vinatge lane. I have some newer gear too but I love meshing the older classic components with more contemporary pieces; presently enjoying custom Altec Valencia with Shindo, Airtight & a clas... 
Six DAC Comparison
@mitch2 maybe I'll be that guy? As soon as I spend some REAL time with the Canor I'll toss up some comments. It's funny, I went & listened to it, spoke with the guys at the shop who by the way couldn't have been more chill, and I left with one... 
Six DAC Comparison
@mitch2 boy, you are super thorough with your reporting. Thank you for spending so much time on this. In my instance, I listened to a couple of the listed DACs when upgrading from my Line Magnetic and I didn't really feel there was a significant e... 
Tune of the Day
Rival Sons, "All Directions" off Feral Roots - came on while I was mowing the lawn to Blackberry Smoke, lol. Not my preferred lane but a pretty solid track!  
Best low budget speakers for a Levinson 383 Integrated amp
Guy I once worked with had that Levinson 383 and played Egglestonworks Fontaines in his big-ass office. Not gonna lie, was pretty great great.  
Tune of the Day
Cheryl Crow w/Doyle Bramhall II "Steve McQueen" off C’mon, C’mon - Power Pop guilty pleasure  
New cartridge ideas...
Don't have to be afraid of a pre-owned cart as long as you do your diligence. I might shoot for a Van den Hul "Frog" or "One Special" - Frog is out of your budget (new) but only by a little. The One Special is right in the middle of your range. Do... 
Tune of the Day
Ray LaMontagne "Paper Man" off Part of the Light