chillydog

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HAVE CABLES EVER TAKEN YOUR SYSTEM FROM SOUNDING JUST OK TO SOUNDING GREAT? Experiences ?
I have tested several different cables in my system and noticed subtle changes. It's nothing dramatic, but it's noticeable to me. I'm no engineer or scientist, and many knowledgeable people on this forum can explain why cables do or don't sound di... 
ACTUAL MUSICAL SOUND VS. MEASUREMENTS
Daniel von Recklinghausen, the renowned audio engineer at EAD and KLH is famous for this old chestnut: “If it measures good and sounds bad, — it is bad. If it sounds good and measures bad, — you've measured the wrong thing.” Hard to argue with the... 
BEST SPEAKER THAT COMES TO LIFE AT LOW LISTENING LEVELS
I listen at the same low levels. I have QLN Prestige 3 speakers with a Rega Aethos integrated amp, and they sound great at lower volumes.  
Reliability - what’s your experience been?
In about 30 years of enjoying HIFI the only repair issue I’ve needed was a dead meter on a Pass INT60 integrated amp. Pass repaired the meter quickly at minimal cost, and the customer service was great. I also have a few higher end Rega pieces tha... 
Help Deciding On New Speakers For Small Room, $10k budget
I have a room that’s 12x13 and I am using the QLN Prestige 3. It’s a small, slim floor standing two way. It gives me the warm yet detailed sound that I prefer. There are plenty of reviews online that can give you more details.  
???What's The LEAST Expensive "End Game"Amplifier You've Ever Heard???
@mapman It replaced a Pass Labs INT-60 integrated amp.  
???What's The LEAST Expensive "End Game"Amplifier You've Ever Heard???
Rega Aethos integrated amp for me. I was blown away by the sound when I first heard it.