devilboy

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If you listen to anything other than Classic Jazz, don't read this.
I can't recommend a specific speaker but given the music you listen to, I'm surprised you haven't gone the single ended triode into a high efficiency speaker route. 
Metrum Ambre Owners !!! HELP
Cees now builds DACs called Sonnet. 
Hunt for new floor standers
Used Spatials 
Escape From New York - The audio system!
I am using a Hegel Rost as an all-in-one and I'm extremely pleased, (I even like the headphone section so much, I sold my standalone headphone amp).  Usually the DAC doesn't sound great with these all-in-one jobbers, but I think Hegel did a great ... 
AND A
@isochronism , I don't necessarily "celebrate" this holiday but I did also play the B Minor Mass this morning. I just felt it was appropriate. 
Demo'ing Class A amps, Appreciation Suggestions from those who recently been there
Valvet E2 SE.Supposed to be phenomenal. 10 audio says it's fantastic.$2,990 new. 
How far away from your speakers are you?
@ozzy62 , for your sake, I hope so too. 
How far away from your speakers are you?
@wormtosser , LMFAO! 
How far away from your speakers are you?
Perks of being single:Speakers are 4 feet from front wall.Never ask to listen to music.Play whatever I want at whatever volume I want.Never ask to buy any equipment.Never have to lie or schedule deliveries of new equipment.No one ever nagging me a... 
How far away from your speakers are you?
My speakers and I form an equilateral triangle. They are 9.5’ apart, center to center with toe-in directly at me. I sit 9.5’ from them.The front baffles are 4’ from the front wall.Check out my system pics to see. 
TOTL Headphone Amps
I have my Burson Conductor V2+ up for sale here if anyone is interested.I also hear that the Glen OTL amps are fantastic. Just wait for 9-12 months though. 
TOTL Headphone Amps
@mglik , yes but I believe it’s only 1 watt to speakers.However regarding your post, I’m sure it’s an outstanding headphone amplifier. LTA has been on my shortlist for a while.In my dream setup, I would have an OTL amp driving some 300 ohm cans fo... 
TOTL Headphone Amps
@oddiofyl , Yesterday I acquired a Hegel Rost integrated amp. It has a headphone output. My Arya sounds wonderful on it with tremendously impactful, deep and tight bass, especially with electronic drum and bass and jungle. I’m amazed. I still need... 
TOTL Headphone Amps
@oddiofyl  so I'm assuming that you prefer the quiksilver headphone amplifier over the Precision? What headphones were you using? I have the Arya and they like juice. You are definitely piquing my interest in the Quicksilver amp 
TOTL Headphone Amps
The Rupert Neve Precision headamp/ DAC blew me away at CanJam with its realism and overall natural sound. I also listened to many headphones with the DCS Bartok and it sounded very nice in all instances but there was just something special about t...