curtisvill

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Female vocalist recommendations
Take a listen to Dominique Fils-Aimé, her song Birds is one of my audition songs.   
Synthesis 27AC vs COINCIDENT DYNAMO 34SE MKIII
I do not have any experience with the 27AC but I do have a fair amt of experience with Synthesis gear. I recently upgraded from the A40 integrated amp, incredible sound with a fantastic DAC, to the Synthesis Roma 98DC mono blocks and the Roma 117D... 
Headphone break in?
I have found that my headphones, Focal Stelia, Meze Elite, ZMF Verite closed, and others all benefit from break-in time. I usually noticed differences in 25 hour increments with them really settling in around the 200 hour mark. I would leave them ... 
Most underrated female recording artists..
What a great thread with a lot of wonderful artists. I would add the two below which I have not seen mentioned.    Macy Gray - my favorite is her album Stripped. Dominique Fils-Aimé - Nameless is my go to album.   
Looking for Recommendations: Best Wireless, Hi-Res, Closed Back, Over-the-ear Headphone
You will get much better sound with a wired pair of headphones.  By using the bluetooth connection you are not able to get the full high res experience.    
High efficiency desktop speakers
@blisshifi The amp produces 10W into 8ohm, 5.5W into 30ohm, and 2.5W into 80ohm. I have used it to power a pair of Audio Note ANE/LX which it has done so effortlessly. I had it built as a headphone amp and had the maker put in speaker taps for jus... 
High efficiency desktop speakers
@blisshifi, sorry for the delayed reply, I've been at my restaurant.  Speakers will sit 20" from the back wall and 4'-4 1/2" apart.  
High efficiency desktop speakers
Thank you for all the responses, I really appreciate it. @blisshifi, that is an intriguing option.  I would not consider myself the most talented when it comes to woodworking but my local shop uses a cabinet maker for their custom speakers so thi... 
Warm, rich, smooth, 3d tube integrated amp, budget $6000
I should have specified but I'd really appreciate a pure amp.. no phono/dac etc. @smodtactical You can bypass the DAC if you already have one, but the DAC in the Synthesis is outstanding.   
Warm, rich, smooth, 3d tube integrated amp, budget $6000
I am a broken record on this, but, the integrated tube amp that I am a BIG fan of is the Synthesis Audio A-40 (40-watt, pushpull, KT-66 tube).  It comes with a killer good DAC included I agree with the above statement. I have a Synthesis Audio ... 
Upgrade Reccomendations
Lots of great I formation and ideas, thank you very much. I tend to be impulsive, so slowing down and taking my time can be a challenge at times. I plan on listening to some different amps and speakers to see what my ears like and slowly upgrade. ... 
Think ill just go with a lumin
I will second the Sonnet Hermes streamer and Morpheus DAC. They have incredible synergy and musicality. Enjoy the search, that is half the fun.    john