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McIntosh to Luxman?
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McIntosh to Luxman?
@decathalon1991 I love the accuphase gear. I think Luxman specs in a similar way. Would you agree?   
The best speaker cables you’ve had
Full Nordost Frey 2 loom, conditioning too. Had more upper end Nordost in the system but didn't own them. Incredible.    
McIntosh to Luxman?
@jjss49 all the lower powered Luxman units are spec’d class A but go to 95 to 150 plus in A/B. At least the little integrated amps they sold. I know for a while they did the yellow and blue meters. Are any of the blue meters class A?  
Top two most important sound qualities
Tonality and clarity. Next I'd say vivid while letting your shoulders release and relax.   
McIntosh to Luxman?
I've owned a few Luxman and McIntosh amps too.  I prefer the Luxman Class A sound to the other class A/B from both companies. If I liked the A/B I'd have to compare them again. I grew up with McIntosh amps in the house and love the old tone and t... 
Speaker recommendations :-)
Verity Audio.   
Wharfedale Linton Heritage vs...
My assumption might not be correct that they are full of plasic and made in China.   
Subwoofer - thoughts on Rythmic F12
Of the ones I've tried here I'd say Rythmik.  
If you had to narrow your choices to 4 - 5 speakers
Verity Otello DeVore O/96 Wilson Sasha Rockport    
If you had to narrow your choices to 4 - 5 speakers
@soix I had the Gershman monitor and it was terrible. A subwoofer trying to make sense of midrange is dull. At first listen it was relaxing and I was waiting for a transformation but it never happened. Are you speaking of their next levels? Maybe ... 
If you had to narrow your choices to 4 - 5 speakers
Verity Devore (Gibbon) Cessaro (never heard in that low price range but want to) Fyne (own currently) Rockport (probably used in this range) Everyone and their brother will list many combinations but each of the above does something special i... 
How do you find time to enjoy your $$$ speakers and system?
I think you can work and listen to nuances but true listening time is a couple hours per week for me. If listening to music through your system helps to alleviate some stress and connect with that part of your soul that find bliss does the amount... 
Who Would You Spend A Day With - Pick Two
Blessed for those that have passed.  
"High end" store snobbery
I live in a seasonal seaside community with 20 million dollar homes but there are no good audio stores. You need to go to a city- where the money comes from.  Arrogance is in every industry just shop elsewhere. The used market is alive and well h...