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bkmaxey

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Looking for some new floor standing speakers
I was able to demo the F206 yesterday and it was a nice speaker, but just a lateral move I think from the Contour 20’s. They didn’t have the F 208’s available ( they are very popular), but I can buy and do a 30 day home trial, which I might do. I ... 
Looking for some new floor standing speakers
GR Research looks cool and I do like a project, but I can’t put speakers much further than two feet, so open baffle is probably not the answer. 
Looking for some new floor standing speakers
I don’t listen at loud volumes, only moderate volume levels. Thanks all for the suggestions, I love hearing all the options. 
Looking for some new floor standing speakers
Are the Meridians all active?  
Looking for some new floor standing speakers
Never thought of Paradigm. That’s a nice price, but more than I am willing to part with right now. 
Charging A Fee To Demo An Amplifier In A Brick & Mortar Store
It’s their store, they can pretty much do what they want, no matter how stupid. I am thankful that I have a dealer that is as accommodating as the one I go to. With that, they have earned my business time and time again. Mutual respect is what we ... 
What do/did you do for a living?
IT Support/System Analyst. Formerly a Website Administrator. 
Choice of Integrated amp
Interesting. The Devialet certainly looks the best, at lease to me.  
Mid grade Integrated amp choices
I have started checking out tube amps now and have fallen in love with Primaluna. I am going to audition the Dialogue this weekend to see if it's a good fit with my current Chameleon T's. 
Mid grade Integrated amp choices
I do like the Rogue Cronus Magnum II, but still not sure about a pure tube amp. 
Mid grade Integrated amp choices
@andr3wd I heard the Rogue Cronus Magnum II and was quite impressed. If I were in the market for a tube amp, it would be at the top of my list. 
Mid grade Integrated amp choices
@missioncoonery Yeah, the Plinius and the Devialet are both super. I do look forward to trying through Rogue Sphinx at home, it sounded great in the showroom. 
Mid grade Integrated amp choices
"...wouldn't it be better that you opt for used one? You can test it in your audio room for a while, in synergy with your own components..."I certainly believe buying used is the best bet, but the dealers I work with all allow me to home trial com... 
Mid grade Integrated amp choices
Went to Audible Elegance in Cincinnati today to hear the Rega’s, Naim and Rogue’s. Listened on some Totem Rainmakers with a Bluesound Vault. Rega Brio-r was really impressive for it’s price. I feel it played well above it’s modest price. I might g... 
Mid grade Integrated amp choices
Trying to keep my budget below $3500ish. The Devialet 120 is pretty awesome...