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curiousjim

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Class D Amplification Announcement
“You can assume that he has.  The journalistic integrity of TAS is unquestionable.  Furthermore, I have never heard of Mr Valin being proven wrong.  His hearing and experience are so accurate that they are virtually objective.” The sarcasm is str... 
Has anyone compared Lumin the U1 Mini to the U2 Mini?
@audphile1  “Well there you go! The reviewer loved it“ 😆    
Why Purchase A CD Player or Transport ?
I just bought an Audiolab 6000CDT last year and I probably use it 20-25% of the time. I have many CD’s and LP’s that aren’t on any streaming services.    You ever hear of “ The Incredible Broadside Brass Bed Band? LOL, I didn’t think so😁  
Has anyone compared Lumin the U1 Mini to the U2 Mini?
Thanks @audphile1  That’s the information I was looking for. I doubt I’ll be upsampling anything. JD  
Speaker Questions
Check out a pair of Klispch RF3’s. I’m using a pair of the RF2 ll’s in my HT system and they have plenty of punch. All the best. JD  
Magico M9 a ton of weight and a million dollar price tag $750,000
Come on Mega Million lottery!  
Tekton haters and bashers you just got a new target!
It ain’t the prettiest speaker I’ve ever seen, but I’d sure like to hear them someday.    
Help me choice Audioquest speaker cables
How much do you want to spend?  
Creedence on vinyl
Plus 1 on Cosmos Factory. I’ve worn out two copies so far!  
B&W 802 D2 Capacitors Worth Upgrading?
Good job Eric. 😁  
can I connect 2 sources directly to power amp (one XLR one RCA)
You won’t hurt anything,  but it might not work either.  With the Node being on all the time, it will most likely mess with the SQ of the Lumin.  You need something to switch from the Node to the Lumin.   
Tube PHONO preamp interference - RFI, EMI, bad grounding?
Does the noise come out of both channels? If so is it equal out of both? You might also try moving  the tubes around. All the best.  
Hyperacusis. Looking for recommendations
So sorry to hear about your hearing. I can’t listen for very long to certain sax and electric guitar music if it’s louder than 75 ish dbs. Anyway, did you order the Stella integrated?  If so, with a 100 watts a side you can A myriad of different ... 
What is your take on high efficient speakers vs. low efficient speakers?
Unless you are using a class A amp ( The heat of the output tubes or transistors ), there shouldn’t be much of a difference, right? When I had tube mono blocks, I’d swear you could make tomato soup on one and a toasted cheese sandwich on the other... 
Beware of scam listings - users now have positive feedback.
Good eye Juan!