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Whats playing on your system today?
Anima Eterna Brugge. Schubert - The Complete Symphonies (box set), disc #3; Symphonies 1, 3, & 5.  Zig Zag Territoires, Released 2012CD 
TT upgrade for me
@noromance LOL......I thought about it. Had many discussions with Uber.... 
TT upgrade for me
SOTA Sapphire, and never look back again. I’m convinced my SOTA is my last and final table. May get refurbished and upgraded, but doubtful to be outright replaced. Don’t ever see the need. 
Move From AVR to Integrated?
There are always ‘holes’, that’s why we keep buying stuff 😁But, believe me, as I’ve been where you are now, your biggest hole is trying to get good 2 channel music from an AVR. Get that out of the chain, and your other holes won’t seem so large.Be... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Boulez conducts Messiaen - Chronochromie, La Ville d’en haut, & Et Exspecto Resurrectionem Mortuorum. The Cleveland Orchestra. Deutsche Grammophon recorded 1993CD 
Move From AVR to Integrated?
There are many different thoughts on bass management. I’ve tried many, and have no issue leaving my Vandersteen 2CE Sigs run full range, and my two subs adjusted to supplement and augment them, not replace their bass.Paul McGowan of PS Audio was t... 
Move From AVR to Integrated?
@coolhandduke That is a good deal. I would strongly consider that as a package. But it is a bid situation with 4 days left.That particular Zphono goes for about $200 new, so keep that in mind.Or, give him an offer and see if he accepts. 
Move From AVR to Integrated?
@coolhandduke No, I can adjust my subs crossover and gain at the subs themselves, so I adjust them independently for music. I have high speaker connections at the subs as well, and they are both getting their signal from my Belles 2 channel amp sp... 
Move From AVR to Integrated?
The Parasound Zpre3 preamp is what I bought to separate my Belles amp from my AVR for dedicated 2 channel listening. Great little pre for the money. I got mine from Safe and Sound as an open box for $350.As I already had a separate DAC, phono stag... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Maazel - ‘The Cleveland Years’ collection box set. DECCA 2015 release.Listening to disc #1 - Debussy. Listen to these from many other conductors and orchestras, so usually skip these in this set, but today, I will take a close listen. Recorded in ... 
Move From AVR to Integrated?
@bkeske I am attracted to the integrated route. I am just trying to be realistic about having a shared living room/listening area and placement/treatment has its limitations. If it was a separate space I’d certainly go that route. I’m looking more... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
George Harrison - Dark Horse. Apple 1974 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
John Mayall - Empty Rooms. Polydor 1969 
Move From AVR to Integrated?
Which is why I recommended the Parasound New200 integrated. But, was unaware you don’t have pre outs. Otherwise, the mix of that and your AVR might have worked, to a point.just be careful of expecting too much from a separate amp while using an AV... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Blues Breakers - S/T With John Mayall, Eric Clapton, & John McVie. London reissue 1977, originally 1966every time I listen to this, I remind myself once more, how much this kicks butt