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Salk speaker sound
So this is really, really weird. Have you ever had one of those coincidences in life that just make your jaw drop? I literally was just having this conversation over email with Jim Salk the last couple days. Here are his replies of the SS9.5's vs.... 
Power amps into surge protector/Conditioner or DIRECT to wall? Final verdict?
From the FWIW department, I use a balanced power conditioner that provides surge protection but can also provide enough power for transient spike demands with dynamic music. I have no degradation of sound plugging the amp into the conditioner. It ... 
Alert, Warning, and Caution about Modified Components
It not only got redacted but also injected, inspected, detected, infected, seglected and selected.........and sent clear down to Whitehall St. 
Can anyone hear the difference when you add REL subwoofers when playing two channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLLCO2DkI-Q 
Alert, Warning, and Caution about Modified Components
That's it, now I remember. (this post has been modified from it's original form, it has been formatted to fit your screen). 
Alert, Warning, and Caution about Modified Components
Wait, what was this thread about? 
Take up drums at age 56?
I certainly admire your courage to reach out for opinions. I have considered this more than a few times myself but decided to just listen instead. You could always rent a kit for a while to see how it goes. Best of luck! 
Tubes or stick with S/S
If I may....Single-Ended Triode. Here ia a good article.....https://hometheaterreview.com/whats-so-irresistible-about-a-single-ended-triode-set-amp/ 
Two Thumbs Up For SALK and the Veracity ST
Nice write up snapsc. I am very interested in Jim's speakers and appreciate your comments. 
Denafrips Terminator vs. Venus
+1 for Spatial Audio! 
price of Oppo players threw the roof
I was on the list for a 205 and never heard a word. 
Is a CD Transport the Best Digital Source?
Gee, and I just load a CD and enjoy the music! 
Is a CD Transport the Best Digital Source?
I have struggled with this same question. I won't muddy things up by mentioning any specific brands of equipment but here is my take. I like the concept of a good quality CD transport because of the level of control you have over the process. Firs... 
A DAC that can make digital sound analog?
@cal3713 I cannot. it replaced a Sim Audio Moon 300D. Mine performs just as the online reviews indicate. I find it vary musical and not harsh at all. It has more of the analog sound synonymous with R2R dacs.  
A DAC that can make digital sound analog?
I can recommend the Kitsune Edition Level III Holo Audio Spring DAC. It is an R2R design and sounds fantastic. Just search for Kitsune Audio. Tim is very helpful.