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Choosing a Solid State Class A/B integrated amp
You might want to hold off until December and hear what the new Ayre AX5 sounds like. 125 watts and coming in slightly below 10k. I've read in Absolte Sound that several people at RMAF liked the Ayre room the best and they were showcasing the AX5.... 
Favorite driving music
For local driving the theme song to All Things Considered is the only music I hear. When I travel I stream NPR Music app with my iPhone over Bluetooth. That's how I find new jazz artists. 
Can "Dark"Sounding Speakers Be "Brightened"UP???
So true Elizabeth. I ran into this problem once and thought it was my speakers. I put my old ones back and low and behold it was my new amp and preamplifier. I gave it three months of break in and nothing changed. The amp and pre were from the sam... 
Time of listening session?
Weekends late afternoon until midnight. In the winter a Saturday can go 12 hours starting at 11am. I'm excited for this Saturday because I'm going to have an Ayre AX7e in my system for a few days. I've never heard a ss amp with my speakers. 
Fremer lays an Ostrich egg...
I was happy to read a negative review. It was refreshing. If I was in the market for 50k worth of amps or any dollar figure for that matter i want to know who likes it, who doesn't and why. I want this information before even listen for the first ... 
Recommended Soldering Iron
Stuart. Thank you. I will certainly check that out. I'm not loaded with piles of money so savings of even $15-$20 helps the habit (hobby). 
Oppo BDP-95 as a pure two channel audio source?
Distance isn't the only consideration when talking about balanced. Ask anyone with an Ayre AX7e. It depends on the design. 
Your favorite music over the holidays
Charles Browns 'Cool Christmas Blues'. It's simply fantastic and I can't wait to play it. 
Recommended Soldering Iron
Thanks for the great information everyone. After a little pricing research it's down to the Weller WES51 or the Hakko FX-888. It looks like Amazon Prime is about the lowest price I can find. I'll probably monitor the prices on Amazon for a couple ... 
Derek and the Dominos - Layla
Here's an idea and it may or may not work for you. If you have a University close by try and contact the arts department and see if you can commission a student. Chances are the head of the department will reach out to one of the shining stars. Yo... 
Fremer lays an Ostrich egg...
Ive got news for you. You don't like your new amps. Either that or you're not a writer. I'm totally confused about this post. You're willing to allow your system to dictate what music you listen to? What's the fun of that? I thought we were supose... 
Which is a better speakers choice?
What type of music do you listen to? Do you play loud? 
Hi-Fi Shop in Colombia, SC
You should be searching for that great barbeque with the mustard based sauce. Its excellent. 
Rogue Cronus Magnum new with KT120's
Its driving me nuts. I might just have to make the investment. I have read from professional reviewers that its amazing wit your amp which I guess is similar to mine. . I was just hoping for Agoners experience. Rogue said most people prefer it and... 
Does you wife touch your system?
Jmc. That's one thing I will not allow my wife to do is dust the system. She can use it and treats it very well. She doesn't bias and she doesn't dust it. I do that stuff and I replace the vacuum cleaner bags.