dwest1023

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Do you have a speaker that’s not a big name maker but punches above its weight? Why?
I believe the Buchardt E50 punches way above its price point. The best parts in a crossover I have ever seen. Soundwise, one of the best bookshelf speakers I have heard.  
Upgrade to sound quality of Dynaudio Heritage speakers
Congrats on the Pass 250. I’ve had one for a couple of years. I have 5 other intergrated that I rotate, but the pass only gets used  in fall and winter. It heats up my small room to much any other time. I also had a pair of heritage speaker, I bel... 
Is it possible to really know what you're doing?
I remember when cd players were all the rage. I read an article about the Micromega stage two. I managed to get one and behold best sound player I’ve ever heard. It was so musical. Unfortunately it was not reliable. Thus began my frustration. It t... 
Concentration
 I listen to 3 to 5 hours of music every day. At times, I may browse the internet or read online forums. It's hard to stare at the walls for a long time. Sometimes I close my eyes, but that will bring on sleep after a while.  
Do you love the new AG Restrictions on communicating with all sellers al the time?
No more love….everything is money.  
Your advice appreciated: Bookshelf Speakers for my Conrad Johnson CAV45-S2
The  NHT C1 would work well and fit your budget. You can purchase these on Amazon with easy return if the don’t work for you.  
How competitive are you with your system?
There is always better if you seek it. At some point I had to say enough is enough. I’ve been on this journey since age 12 and now 71. I’m pretty much satisfied with what I have. I have 6 amps from Pass, Hegal, Accuphase, Macintosh, Electrocompani... 
Have some fun with bookshelf monitors!!
You will have a tough time bettering the Buchardt E50 at the price. PS Audio FR5 is also very good.  
New vs uses in your current setup
Out of my 6 intergrated, all new except one. All interconnects used. 2 paid speaker cables new. 12 pair of bookshelf speakers with 2 pair used. Streamer, dac, cd transport and Eq new.  
Looking for a more up-to-date streamer
+1 on Aurender. Can’t go wrong, especially a N200.   
What to upgrade from a Kef ls50 meta?
Buchardts E50’s  
Happiness is...
Happiness was getting my  BUCHARDT E50’s after a 4 month wait!  
Denafrips Pontus 15th, Pass Labs INT-60, and Wilson Sabrinas
The 7 gauge world best cables are excellent for the price. They will let you hear all your system can do, without any coloration. I have a set of cardas clear reflection and many times depending on which of my 12 pairs of speakers I use, I prefer ... 
Test
@rvpiano  The N200 is a fabulous sounding streamer, as you know. I was very happy with mine after trying about 5 different ones. The N20 is weightier and slightly warmer. I prefer warm over neutral or bright. There is not a night a day difference... 
Finally! I Made An Informed Choice
Interesting read on your journey. I’ve had many exhausting ones myself. When I was trying to find a cd players, it took 25 of them before I found the one that sounded right to my ears and that was the Meridian 508.24. Went through 5 streamers befo...