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Pre to meet 2021 goals
T_E_P, I had a Vac Avatar SE in around 2008 when the DeF Super 8 came out and I really enjoyed it, especially in triode mode.  It paired very well with a pair of JM Reynaude Emeraudes too. I know you mentioned the Mk V, but would you recommend goi... 
Devore Fidelity Orangutan O/96
Good timing for the completion of my new listening space and a possible upgrade to the larger O/96!  I'm not holding my breath, because he keeps releases until he's convinced he can do no better. One of the reasons I have respect DeF.For those ... 
Devore Fidelity Orangutan O/96
Prof, having owned various Devore speakers for over 12 years, with a dozen or more amps coming through my house in two systems (now one), I agree with you.  Perhaps my point is better stated that- To me, the amp will define the sound you get from ... 
Devore Fidelity Orangutan O/96
The magic of the Devore speaker comes out with careful matching of the amp and ancillary components.  Much more so than the other speakers I've owned.  You don't just throw an amp in your trunk and speed off with these. 
Detecting differences among cables
Is there any way Tammy can create a category that holds all the pulled posts?  They would lack context, but it would be so good.   
Integrated Tube Amps with Subwoofer out?
You can use this for $40- Russound ADP−1.2 Speaker Level. I used this to run dual subs out of Leben amp. 
Devore Fidelity Orangutan O/96
To follow up, the Verity speakers are rather expensive- you can find a used Parsifal Encore for around $6-8k. The new Parsifals are over $20k. I'm in the Leben facebook group and the shl5 seems very popular among owners of the CS600 tube integrate... 
Devore Fidelity Orangutan O/96
In my audio journey, I had to make enough mistakes to realize what kind of sound I’d come to enjoy within my budget. My path was to assemble systems based on components that I’d demo’d read about or purchased from dealers after 2 hour sessions. In... 
Devore Fidelity Orangutan O/96
Keep helping your neighbors, you will find the right ones.  What speakers have you heard that you really like? 
Devore Fidelity Orangutan O/96
What's the impedance gap on the HL5+? 
Devore Fidelity Orangutan O/96
@arafiq it's good to see that you are on your path to finding the speaker that works for you.  I may have missed it but what are you currently using in your house?Some of the speakers I've owned over the years (my wife as my witness) have been f... 
How do SVS subwoofers compare to REL?
I bought a SB3000 and a Rythmik F12G to see if I could get the performance I wanted from my mains (strictly 2 channel).  I liked the SVS because it had an app that made it easy to adjust with my iphone or ipad.  The Rythmik ended up being the bett... 
How do you know what you're missing?
@cat_doorman I think you are on the right track with power.  In my experience cables and power conditioners will provide you with that last 5-10% and help bring it all together.  Cables are like tires, they link the performance together.  You want... 
Manufacturers
Was the owner selling them out of a white windowless van in parking lots? 
REVIEW: Roger Waters, “Us And Them” (Live)
I’ve been to several of their shows- awesome!  I really enjoy them as theater and societal reality checks, but at times the anti big money anti American  agenda can be a little much. The guys worth almost a half billion dollars.