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Whats playing on your system today?
Jacintha-Lush Life(XRCD) One of the better "dreaded" Audiophile demo recordings gets Friday night vinyl started.  
Getting back in the game
Ayre is a great small company with top level customer service. It is the sonic signature that "could " be over the top with B&W speakers. Ayre would probably work better with more polite/laidback loudspeakers.  
Getting back in the game
To take it a step further consider a McIntosh C46/47 SS preamp you will have no synergy or tube issues. When you get the electronics right future upgrading is much easier. If you ever decide to upgrade your speakers to a current or newer B&W s... 
Getting back in the game
Not a McIntosh fanboy or hater. McIntosh has always worked well with B&W speakers. Since your budget is limited this is a safe way to go because MAC is easy to resell with little or no financial loss. I would start looking for a MC352 in the b... 
Made in USA
Turntable-UK Cartridge-UK Phono Preamp-S. Korea Digital-Italy Digital Vintage-Japan Tape Vintage-Japan Preamp-Japan Poweramp-Japan Loudspeakers-Canada Power Conditioner-USA Cables-USA/Italy/Netherlands Rack-Sweden Outlets-Japan/USA Wh... 
Great Small Room Speakers for $3-5k
@nickamland    Do you like the treble of your Zu Omen? If you do a Harbeth might be to relaxed in the treble.   
Floyd Sneed RIP
I became of fan of Three Dog Night due to record collecting. Most of the early 1970's TDN was unknown to me. Until I listened to "Live Around The World" and "Live At The Forum" about 10 years ago I was unaware of the world class drummer Floyd Snee... 
Looking for recommendations for a phono preamp under $2k
Solid State-Bel Canto e.One $1495 Pros-Quiet/Dynamic/XLR/USA Made. Cons-Only 60db gain for MC. Tube-Allnic H-1200/01 1200 $800-$1k used, 1201 $1200+ used.  Pros-Top level tonality. Cons-lacks bass and treble extension.  If I was using a MM cartr... 
Dual mono integrated amps
True dual mono IMO is when each channel has a separate transformer.   
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Three Dog Night-Captured Live At The Forum Side B The Nashville String Band-ST Side 1 Barry Manilow-Tryin' To Get The Feeling Side 1 House Of Lords-ST Side A Les Brown-The Explosive Sound Of...Side 1 Bruce Hornsby & The Range-Scenes From ... 
Whats playing on your system today?
The Manhattan Transfer-Brasil(CD) Jumpstarts Sunday night vinyl.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Barbra Streisand-Superman Side 2 Ravel-Bolero/Ma Mere L'oye(Mercury SR-90005) Side 1+2 SQ Audiophile Dan Fogelberg-The Innocent Age Side 2 Judas Priest-Unleashed In The East Side 2 Ricky Skaggs-Comin' Home To Stay Side 1 Tanita Tikaram-Ancien... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Fourplay-ST(CD) Top level "fusion jazz" kicks off Friday night vinyl.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
DeBarge-Rhythm Of The Night Side 2 Sweethearts Of The Rodeo-One Time One Night Side 1 Bon Jovi-7800 Fahrenheit Side A Bruce Springsteen-Born In The U.S.A. Side 2 Pat Metheny-Rejoicing Side 1 SQ Audiophile The Call-Into The Woods Side 1 Bob S... 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature III — video review on YouTube by Steve Guttenberg (1/15/2023)
Never understood the need or interest for product validation or brand forums. Steve Guttenberg praises everything he reviews.