curlyhifi

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Does It Even Matter?
No matter how you cut it your room will change everything. I would start with a Bluesound 2i  
How important is the source used with a DAC to obtain optimal quality from Tidal ?
BTW GFA 555 one of the best amps ever made. If you haven’t already it is worth having it Recapped . It mates well with ARC Classic preamps.  
Jazz vocalists which may not be as real as we think/imagine
Heard her live a couple of times good as Gold.You can count on most studio recordings to be tweaked including those that are mixed down after live performances. Her genre is bordering on Jazz Vocals and Pop. Whatever she is doing good for her and ... 
unbeatable Class A integrated
Krell 300i & PS Audio DSD......Drop the Mike 
Threshold, Levinson, Bryston, Krell, ?others? used amps
Krell KSA 200 sor FPB 200 if you are stateside and can find one it they both fit your requirement. If needed Krell can do a restoration on the Units. Bar none IMHO The best Ive owned 
Favorite song to demo or test drive speakers?
Grace Jones -Slave to the Rhythm Eagles - Hotel California (Hell freezes over Album).Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody 
Best CD player under $2000
Very happy with the Yamaha CD-S 1000.plays SACD. Already own 2 Uber expensive transports and DAC'sThe Yamaha was an extra CD player for my auxiliary system.Smooth and open sounding. I find myself using this one 90 % of the time.Also would take a l... 
Best used integrated under $5k
I have the digital Vanguard. Sounds great with the Sophia and Watt Puppy 7 
Jazz for aficionados (removed)
Need to stay on topic. Music and equipment this is our Hobby . What can we share with others that maybe helped us along our journey. I myself have gotten a lot of enjoyment from this forum.We all know that music is a universal language. The equipm... 
Good Stereo Speakers for outside use during BBQs, evening pot luck dinners etc
TIC Outdoor Omni directional GS38i have used these for installing friends outdoor sound system . Rotel Preamp Emotiva XPA 2 and speaker switch box with volume control. These speakers are used in all the theme parks and also the Gardens at the pala... 
All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only
Krell 300i with DAC. Most don't realize but the unsung heroes are alive and well and still working at Krell 
Looking For Advice After Dumb Vandy Purchase
You may want to Contact Fernando with Skyfi Audio in Glen Rock NJ 
Unbelievable
I was skeptical about these speakers. I also ignore the marketing hype from the manufacture.Let's face it the majority of Yamaha's market is not audiophiles. That being said I heard these at my friends house with Parasound Amp and preamp.These spe... 
WHat did Audiophiles hear during Tape deck era?
Nakamichi Dragon & TDK ALL Metal tape 
Focal Kanta No 2
IMO  Not enough power. Those speakers will not do justice to the EVO .. Vice a versa