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| Magnepan LRS in the house! Great thread, thanks for starting it! Congrats on finding the LRS+. Living with Magnepans is a great experience.Years ago I home-trialed the MMGs and really liked them, so I bought 1.7s. I have been happily listening for more than ten years. A ... | |
| The Music at AXPONA 2022 Thanks to the op for bringing this up. I guess the manufacturers and dealers are all about the equipment, so music is selected to show off strengths. I really wish there would be much more popular music that has a broader audience—from any genre. ... | |
| Looking for a new (preowned OK) line stage under $5K: suggestions? With my Pass XA25 I eventually added the Pass XP12 preamp, and it’s the best match I’ve found, especially since you are seeking a touch of midrange bloom. Along with a couple of different Audio Research preamps, by far the best I’ve used. Problem... | |
| I am enjoying my analog system, but what can I do to improve? I’ve been where you are. I could never settle into my “ultimate” system, no matter how good it was. So now I have an alternate pair of speakers and a few electronics that I swap every once in a while. It’s always a nice change and lets me keep per... | |
| REL vs JL AUDIO Interesting to hear from people who’ve used both brands. I used an f110 v1 for years in a couple of different rooms and systems and am now using two T7is in a large open living room with Magnepan 1.7s. As has already been said, it comes down to yo... | |
| Too good a post to waste roberttdid— Thank you. | |
| Too good a post to waste mijostyn, Thanks. You’re right that double-blind has to be done right to be effective. Yes, audio memory is very short, so samples need to be short and switching needs to be instantaneous. Appreciate the trimmer suggestion. It’s just a step I usu... | |
| Too good a post to waste Interesting thread, thanks to all. I pay attention to measurements, just like all information. But I trust my ears—because of this, I value double-blind testing. Also, I agree with the logic that everything matters but because this means I need t... | |
| Do any still use an older high end tuner from the past?.... I shopped for vintage high-end tuners about 10 years ago and found out that several of the earlier Kenwoods were excellent, topped by the 600t or 650t. Also the Accuphase T100 and T101 (which is the only one I still have). Also the earlier Sansuis... | |
| Fairly new to streaming. Where to start? Yes, the BluOS app is available for Android phones. It's a very good interface. Also, the Node 2i can stream both via Ethernet and wirelessly.Last year I was where you are--listening for many, many years to vinyl and CDs. Then I ripped most of m... | |
| In-ceiling: Am I wasting my money? I once had a good pair of ceiling speakers right above the kitchen sink, and dishwashing was actually fun. | |
| Speaker recommendations 10 to 30k and no beryllium Hope this is a fun process for you. I second the idea to narrow your options based on what your room is used for--and kid-friendliness. Another consideration is the kind of look you want--in other words, do they dominate the space or do they als... | |
| Small room amp and speakers recommendation Because you’re listening to mostly acoustic, I would also vote for Harbeths, which are easily available second-hand. I have had 30.1s for years, and they are just right in high mids and treble. Enjoy shopping and set up of your new system. |