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Analog invites you to turn up the volume
The AGD Audion Mk3 monoblocs fronted by the Holo Serene KTE preamp, Holo May KTE Dac, and Jay's Audio CDT 3 Mk3 cd transport have all finally broken in and have achieved a glorious smooth sound not lacking in any detail. At this level of refinemen... 
Moving from a stereo amp to a dual mono set up
Myrna Loy Chooses Her Paint Scheme The "Mr, Blandings" film always reminds of the famous scene above which always suggests to me the discontents and headaches of audiophilia.  
Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz?
I second the Modern Jazz Quartet "The Last Concert" album."  
How Many Times Do You Have To Listen To Understand A Piece Of Music?
To quote Beefheart, "When It Blows - It Stacks." That is all ye know, and all ye need to know.  
The end of physical media is neigh
Victrola Kickin' Butt From Down the Hall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoiNrBaC-eo  
My All Time Christmas Song
Nat King Cole's Christmas Album - all of it.  
The end of physical media is neigh
Another Carrington event will give this discussion a whole new complexion.  
The end of physical media is neigh
@thecarpathian "Neigh" - "the cry of a horse, a whinny." "Nigh" - "near in time, place or relationship." Just having a little fun. But maybe the horse is mad about the media situation too.  
It Was Twenty Years Ago Today!
A friend of mine came up with a good name for an old folks hippie care facility - Ten Years After Rest Home.  
The end of physical media is neigh
 
Listening pleasure
Most here would agree that music is neither a hobby nor a distraction - it is simply a most agreeable state of mind.  
Moving from a stereo amp to a dual mono set up
You are reminding me of wanting to get my component stack moved from between the speakers to off to the side. It used to be that way, and it improved imaging; but the stack has much more stuff than it used to. Space or the lack thereof can be the... 
CLASS D
Or an active sub with the high level hookups.  
CLASS D
Cornwall 4’s mated to AGD Audion Mk3 monos and fed through a Primaluna EVO 400 tube pre has worked very well for me especially after seeding the monos and the tube pre with Audio Magic M2 fuses. The DAC is a Holo May KTE. Will probably also fuse t... 
REL speakon connection to amp vs speakers
I have never had hum with my REL S 812’s, but have wondered if leaving the Speakon ground unattached to the Audion monoblocs might confer some subtle improvements in addition.