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LSA 20 Statement Speakers
We had the Bookshelf bottom end LSA 2019 speaker. I can not recall if it was the signature or the statement model but it was the cheaper one. Our club had 10 speakers. The only pair that someone wanted to buy was the LSAs. I had them at my home fo... 
Sopra 2 Bass
All the "Room Correction" equipment sold primarily address Bass.Read up and find one that is well reviewed and buy it with a home trial.My guess is that will make you happy. Sounds like the space is a converted garage stall?Keep us posted with you... 
Is it worth replacing an old amp?
Divvy,I too had a 205. When I went to Streaming i sold it and bought a DAC and a Streamer. Now talk about an improvement in SQ! Wow, even the wife commented how much better it sounded. And that was using a $750 Ares 2 DAC. Not sure how much you wa... 
What's your dream speaker?
My dream would be to a/b the Big Sound Labs with the Borreson floor standers. I would take either and smile til I died!!! 
What is the most important component to consider while building a new system?
What is the MOST important component to consider?It has to be your wallet!Followed by your marriage.And don't forget the dogs! 
To Harbeth or not to Harbeth, That is the question...
Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences. All are good to know.I heard a friends 30.2s which were well powered and had proper peripheral gear. The room was similar in size to mine. They sounded much better than I thought they would. In the... 
What DAC upgrade made you say “DAMN, that sounds SO MUCH better than my last DAC”?
The answers you get here will be - Wow here was my best DAC ever!With 30 different suggestions. Why? Because DACs have made some serious gains in performance. No one here mentioned Audio Note.Try an R2R DAC with a tube and no caps. 
Advice for upgrading my system
I would make a trip to Deer Park just 1/2 hour west of Denver and meet Roger Sandersand Josh of Sanders sound. You may leave $17k poorer! 
When Everything Comes Together
Some will say your "Cleaner" night time a/c is the reason.Maybe a little. I have to believe that our bodies, ears etchave different "Settings" at different times. What changes these settings has yet to be discovered. This is not a scientific expla... 
What are the current useless terms in this "audio world"
I enjoy discussing this subject. Doublespeak is so entrenched in our daily lives that I find myself speaking in commercials to express the "reads as" meaning.WAF seems to impact way too many people these days. I mean from the kitchen how can they ... 
Had Three Different Speaker Thoughts; Now A Fourth
Ever take a 3 day vacation?How far are you from Denver? 2 hour flight. $300.Why not go to RMAF in October and hear a few things?People will say it is terrible way to judge how a speakermay sound at your home. But it a good way to get familiarwith ... 
Do You Ever Find Yourself Unable to Listen To Your System?
My take on the Audiophile World and Musicians:They are often a very different breed of cat.Meaning they tend to be introverted, above averageintelligence, melancholy and opinionated.None of these traits leads to a happier life. So if you get out o... 
any suggestions on what to replace Bluesound Node 2i with
GB,I recently bought the Innuos Zen 3 new for $2,200. Shop around.Why the Innuos Zen 3? The Lumin is prettier I admit.-No DAC builtin- Spend the same or more on the new DAC.-Takes Roon-Rated as a "Better Buy" than the Zenith model at $4.600 so don... 
An Urgent Hypothetical!
This looks like a late night brainstorm that doesn't quite hold together.That said I am picking some items. I won't critique your option list.I am only choosing items I have personally listened to.Harbeth 30.2Holo DACAurrender Streamer-Only brand ... 
OK - Now What…?
Uptone Audio Ether Regen $640.