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Best Integrated Amp (for me)
gubaface, I was just talking to someone at Music Direct and he recommended the Rotel a12 with the LS50 Meta.  I’m sure it’s about the same as the 11, so what about the combination do you find shocking?Thanks in advance.JD 
KEF ls50 meta’s are on the way
Hey mapman,I’m thinking about getting a pair of LS50 Meta’s and read most of this thread.  I have some questions for you.Are you still happy with them?What equipment have you tried and what are you currently using?How long was break in?I’ve heard ... 
Subwoofer for Kef LS50 Wireless II?
I reading this thread with great interest.  I have an SVS SB2000 Pro and was wondering about how a set of the wireless ll’s would would sound with it.JD 
Nicks or McVie.....
Christine Perfect.Just bought McVie/Buckingham and her voice is still pretty good.JD 
Which subwoofer?
kenrus, This might be what you are looking for and they have a 45 day trial plus free shipping!https://www.svsound.com/products/3000-micro-subwooferAll the best.JD 
Joni Mitchell, BLUE album is 50 years old, NYT Article
Great article and thanks for sharing.JD 
How much reality do you really need?
It is really subjective. My brother is perfectly happy listening to his 250 tunes from the speaker in his iPhone 6s. If it makes him happy, that’s all that should matter. Me on the other hand, like to explore new and different equipment and music.... 
Drivers and how to clean them: Notes from ScanSpeak
Thanks Eric, I’ve been having work done on the house and I’m sure one of my speakers got attacked by drywall dust. I was waiting for the construction to be finished before I went in to see the damage .JD 
Does the Audio Industry Have a Quality Problem?
I’m thinking there are clunkers and there are gems with most Hifi brands.  In the seventies and early eighties I had problems with my Sumo preamp loosing the left channel and it never get fixed correctly. I had a Son of Ampzilla that kept blowing ... 
What Is The Most Romantic Song That You Have Ever Listen To?
Off the top of my head in no particular order.Cherish, The Association Maybe I’m Amazed, Paul McCartneyUnforgettable, Nat King ColeWonderful Tonight, Eric ClaptonJD 
I'm here for the sharing, not the snobery
Thanks E!All the bestJD 
Magicos!
dbefus85,Congratulations! I have also been contemplating getting Magico (as well as Tannoys, Tektons ++ ) and would be very happy to hear your thoughts as they break in.All the best.JD 
What is an audiophile? Are you an audiophile?
I guess I’m not.While I do appreciate listening to high end equipment, I also can be happy listening to my office setup, a Kenwood receiver, Sony CD player and some Yamaha speakers that are aimed right at my ears.All the best.JD 
When did you most enjoy the music?
I’m still enjoying music.  I recently put up a post asking for recommendations of new to me jazz artists and have been happily listening ever since.All the best.JD 
How many vinyl albums do you own you listen to?
I had about 2000, but after moving three times in four years, I reduced that number to about 600 of my favorites. I also have about 1450 cd’s and SACDs that I’ve ripped and put on a NAS.  Music plays in this house 3-7 hours a day.All the best.JD