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Classical Music for Aficionados
Just listened to Schumann: Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13 by Sviatoslav Richter. Melodia release, available on Tidal. It is astounding. Is there another notable recording of this ?  
Integrated amp -- Pass Labs vs Luxman vs McIntosh
I have SF and believe they sound best with tubes. If you can get your hands on Audio research integrated tube amp you will not regret it. Stay away from hybrid, there is nothing tube like to their sound, just pretty lights. MACs are a good match w... 
Tube or SS
without any doubt, id say keep the tubes 
Classical Music for Aficionados
I was surprised to find politics infiltrating this forum. I honestly couldn't care less of Wagners political views. I accept that he's vile anti semite, but I love his music. I don't think we should be canceling composers and classical music in ge... 
100W, 200W, or 300W?
You need to decide what type of sound you're after. You chose a highly resolving speaker and I assume you want an accurate representation without being overly romantic (highs rolled off). Luxman will give you that. Mac will also sound beautiful an... 
100W, 200W, or 300W?
If you wanna hear B&W with Luxman, go to instagram and follow Audiovenue, lots of amps paired to your speakers, listen with headphones. It should give you some idea. Luxman is definitely not bright. Very smooth sophisticated amplification.  
100W, 200W, or 300W?
If you go with Mac skip the 5300 and go for 7200. It should be more than sufficient for your speakers. Ma7200 is a complete package, an excellent DAC and pre amp all in one unit. You'll also save on cables with an integrated. Don't make your life ... 
which speakers should I buy?
Yes, outdoor open space with a house on one side and basically forrest surrounding 2 acres of grass. What about JBL professional PA speakers? Also electro voice speakers seem interesting. Would those sound horrible if I’m used to Hi End? I would p... 
which speakers should I buy?
I guess power cord is ok. I’d like an active speaker. Quality trumps volume for me. What about these battery driven speakers, vifa B & O etc? Are those horrible ? 
which speakers should I buy?
Is this an active speaker ? I prefer not to run any wires out of the house.  
McIntosh C2700 or Luxman L38uC
I've directly compared C2600 and 38UC. Skip the MAC, Luxman is way better in every sense of the word. I say this and I own C2600. The quality, craftsmanship, material, detail and of course the sound is much more refined. C38 also has a much better... 
Classical Music for Aficionados
I've been listening to Schubert Trio #2 by Rubenstein and Fournier. Beautiful work, truly a masterpiece. I am partial to Brahms # 2 and # 3I like #1 too but its an early work and first movement is a bit too long. Last 3rd movement is masterful. Tr... 
Luxman 509 or McIntosh 8900
agree with eziggyMcintosh is very smooth, lush, powerful, warm. I have a mc452 and used to have ma6600. Both had the same signature, though mc452 is much more refined. I'm pairing it with sonus Faber speakers, which are also warm sounding with rol... 
Technics or Thorens, need suggestions
Looks like technics G is much more preferred here than a similarly priced thorens TD1600/1601. What about a higher priced Luxman TT? I could probably swing another 1-2k for luxman if it’s better sounding. I can’t audition a luxman though. I think ... 
Technics or Thorens, need suggestions
mijostyn: If it's well made why is considered garbage? It's more expensive than Thorens TD 1600 (3k on BH photo website) but similar to TD 1601 at 4k. I'd Love to buy American if there is a good competitor for the Technics G. My only problem with ...