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Higher Efficiency Speakers
  If you are worried about your listening room, call Spatial Audio. I do not have an ideal room, needed high eff. speakers for a First Watt J2. I went from Tekton (which were very good speakers) to M3 Turbo S, then upgraded to the Triode Masters. ... 
Best Preamp New or Used up to $3,000 ??
If you don't use vinyl, try the Oppo direct. 
The current best band in the world?
The current best band is the same best band for the last 49 years.....King Crimson. It,s not even close (just my opinion).   
A song murdered by someone.
Kanye West attempting 21st Century Schizoid Man.  West or any other “rapper” should not be within 500 feet of Crimson restraining orders need to be filed. 
What is the epic song of a group?
King Crimson - Court of the Crimson King AND Starless.Yes - Close to the Edge.Rush - 2112.Pink Floyd - Us and Them.Van Der Graaf Generator - A Plague of the Lighthouse Keepers.Can - Halleluhwah.WAR - The World is a Ghetto.Genesis - Suppers Ready.L... 
Oppo exploring additional production of UDP 205
ricevs,   Maybe you know something that Oppo doesn't, not sure. However, I will disagree with you when you say the 105 is not good enough for a high end system. I was going to wait on the next gen in a few years, (305?) however that is no longer a... 
Oppo exploring additional production of UDP 205
rvpiano,    I spoke with Oppo when the 205 were released about upgrading my 105. They advised me the 205 was a major video improvement over the 105. If I was upgrading for just for the audio, it would be a very minor noticeable difference. Not to ... 
Roger Waters Amused To Death
 My 4th favorite album. I have the 2015 AP SACD, as well as the 1993 Gold Long box Mastersound, and a regular 1992 version. All were recorded with Qsound. To me the 1993 Gold CD is better sounding, as well as a bit warmer than the SACD. There a fe... 
$3000 Speaker Search
  If Spatials are something you are interested in, I recommend placing a call/email to Mr. Clayton Shaw, he is very knowledgeable and friendly. He can best answer your concerns and explain his models. There is also a U-Tube video from New Day Reco... 
$3000 Speaker Search
I 2nd the vote for Spatial Audio if you are looking for high efficiency or have room concerns. Although, I would look at the Triode Masters which are a little more, but well worth it in my opinion. I have owned Tekton (Enzo) in the past, nice spea... 
DIY Pass Labs First Watt F5 amp impressions
I agree Mark at Reno HiFi is pleasure to deal with. I have a J2 powering a pair of M3 Turbo S Spatials (just sent in for Triode upgrade). Very happy with the results and looking forward to the 16ohm version.  
What are some of the downsides of owning a Magneplanar .7 or 1.7i ?
I will second the vote for Spatial, especially if you have room or power concerns. I currently power a pair of M3 Turbo S with a first watt J2 (13 watt at 4ohm) and am quite pleased with the combo. 
Pass Labs
If you want some Pass magic, grab a First Watt amp. As long as you have speakers that will mate well, reasonably efficient, you will never look back. Very happy J2 owner