bobbyloans

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Advice on Integrated Receiver
I’d like to say your speakers are fine but agreed with others regarding the sensitivity rating. If you can get “any” PBN Montana speakers you’ll be in love. I upgraded to them and had a nice Marantz 85 wpc running them fine. Once I jumped up to a ... 
What selections do you play when showing off your system to others?
Joe Sample - Night Flight     
Most underrated female recording artists..
Going off the straight and narrow here with Sade Adu  
Can someone help me pick out my first speakers?
I'm going to agree with a few others here and go with Wharfedale for the money. I was finishing my Home Theater system and looking for a good center channel. I tried 3 and was not happy until I tried the Wharfedale. Great build quality and dollar... 
Looking for Speaker Recommendations
Have you checked out PBN. There line has a huge spectrum.   
Ethernet vs. Wi-Fi streaming
I appreciate the responses and think I’m now convinced that if you have a great WiFi you do not need Ethernet.  I never had issues.  I think I’m sure my WiFi does  lose any sound quality. It’s High speed and 25 feet away.   thank  you   
Has Anyone Compared the DAC On a Bluesound NODE 3rd Gen to a Separate DAC?
I received my Bluesound before my DAC arrived and absolutely noticed the difference when adding the separate DAC. Of course you have to ensure the DAC you use has a better chipset ….. I went with the Gustard X26 pro which is reasonably priced for ... 
From separate streamer and DAC to al-in-one suggestion
I’m not sure why you would separate instead of upgrade the DAC. The bang for the buck would be in the final component before the pre-amp correct ? Just my thoughts   
Best XLRs under $500 a pair
Thank you all for the input thus far, I'm looking for Natural true sound leaning more toward mids and highs as I am blending my sub in though the system if needed.  Fleetwood Mac and Steely Dan type of music. Smooth Jazz, Some Classical. My genre... 
recommended speaker cables and interconnects
Anyone a fan of Pangea "no shortcuts" XLRs  
recommended speaker cables and interconnects
Thank you for the input. It does help. My slight OCD want me to keep all the same cables throughout so I’m going to research why you mentioned. I’m also thinking future for the rest of the home theater interconnects and will probably stay within ... 
recommended speaker cables and interconnects
I’m jumping in rather late here but also looking for some interconnect advice.  As I’ve seen on the prior posts ; your level of equipment means allot.  My equipment is as follows: Parasound Halo A51 amp- Parasound Halo JC2 Pre - Gustard X26 Pro ...