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Synergistic Research ECT
@millercarbon  Thank you for your wonderful write-up and experience with SRs ECTs. Your impressions have me considering picking up a set of 5. A free fuse as well, given their December promotion.Others with experience to share on these ECTs? Thanks. 
Missing the forest for the trees
Thoughtful Essay: 'Objectivity and the Abstract Truth' by Allan Moulton // The Absolute SoundHere is a snippet..."The scientific method is a purposeful and sometimes necessary disentanglement of equipment and sounds from listening’s full context. ... 
Aric Audio Systems Unlimited Preamp
Corrected my previous post...."It's for the kids,really!"+1  Thanks for sharing your experience with and enjoyment of Aric Audio's Transcend Push Pull Amp. Great story and journey! 
Step up from Bluesound Vault 2, next move?
Kevin, you need to define " best direction." This is about you and your needs. Using the Auralic series as an illustration...The G2 series, among other areas, focuses on improving galvanic isolation, power supplies, physical separation, physical i... 
Step up from Bluesound Vault 2, next move?
Or go Vega G2, which will give you a streamer/DAC/Volume Control. 
Step up from Bluesound Vault 2, next move?
If going the Auralic way, then make sure the G2 is considered against the G1. Value vs feature set / upgrades. 
Help me choose a speaker match for my Line Magnetic 805ia tube amp under $10K
@freesole  Congratulations on finding a pairing you are happy with. Can you share the other speakers (in addition to the A3) you auditioned and the tradeoffs with each? 
Step up from Bluesound Vault 2, next move?
@uberwaltz Given the degree and emphasis of your streaming habits/levels I recommend getting separate solutions.The BlueSound will be easily surpassed by the available server / streamer options (budget depending).If you can elaborate on what you a... 
Axpona 2018 Integrated Mastersond BoX
Congratulations to Skip // Audio Thesis for the terrific review of the MastersounD Box integrated amp, from Mike Wright / Stereotimes.Here is the link to Audio Thesis:  https://www.audiothesis.com/ 
What happened to the audiogon private messages?
Thanks also for the improved layout and ability to create and view messages with much greater ease. 
What happened to the audiogon private messages?
Thanks for fixing it! 
A Short History of two favorite words....
And has efficacy. 
Could I be a Retail Wretch?
Restrooms Are For Customers Only.  : ) 
Which SR Blue or black Fuse
Thanks @geoffkait  @mental  
Which SR Blue or black Fuse
Thanks, Geoff. Even across two amps?