blackbag20

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Tube Pre-amp Suggestions.
There are a few Audible Illusions models on the used market.  I have not heard them but consistent praise ... service, on the other hand consistent difficulty: https://hifizero.com/index.php?q=audible+illusions https://www.audibleillusions.com/ ... 
Interim SS Amp - Likely Candidates?
@kennyc nailed it! https://odysseyaudio.com/#    
What is a good all around high quality speaker to purchase?
@triton20trx appreciate your input on Totem ... always been enamored with that group!  
Best Cheap DAC Streamer
... in a good way   
Best Cheap DAC Streamer
Wiim Ultra ... it's ridiculous   
Need help choosing speakers for Outlaw Audio receiver
I haven' heard these but receive mucho praise: https://www.cheskyaudio.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooaDiYGBWk5II-xkpHD7XcZZ1A-wzAd-2u199LRB8doOa1XpHOg Probably find some goodies here too: https://www.whathifi.com/us/best-buys/hi-fi/best-hi-fi-speakers  
New preamplifier - Backert Rhumba Extreme, Aesthetix Calypso Signature, Ayre KX5 Twenty
Hard to fathom anything from Backert being inferior ...  
Tin Pan Alley and Thanks to You- which speakers play the tap on the snares the best?
Some great suggestions, esp ATC I still can't believe how good Revel sounds ... across the board, balanced.  
Integrated that blew you away
@dwest1023  I would love to hear your rig!!    
Integrated that blew you away
Sooner or later I will slim down to an integrated ...  Great suggestions above! May I add Electrocompaniet to the list ....    
I think I have an amp problem
I would not play it until I was sure what the issues are ... that is a great amp!  
Has anyone switched from Class AB/A to Class D? Was it better? Was it worse?
    @freediver  that's great feedback ... thank you!  
Hlep chosing a streamer/server for my DAC
@kofibaffour has it ...  It's ridiculous but it is that good ...    
Need Recommendation for Coffee Shop
I like the active speakers concept for this application.  In addition to SVS I recommend Fluance.  The Ai41 are class D with variety of inputs ... Bluetooth being one.  Easy to use, with remote ... EQ is impressive and you can easily add a sub in ... 
Solutions for converting vinyl to 256 DSD?
@ghdprentice  Thank you for the Saint-Saens reference ... glorious.