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A Record Collection/Moral Conundrum - What Would You Do?
"Basically I never heard from him again. Heard he sold his house, but that was it. Other friends have been in occasional contact. I’d been hoping that with his records here maybe he’d show up one day. Of course not.So...now...11 years later!...I n... 
Need Impressions of SoundKaos Vox
Only saw the same so called pro reviews,nothing from anyone with ears on experience & didn't think to contact the maker. I'll also keep an eye out for more info on these but honestly I doubt I can do better than the Lumina without moving past ... 
Help! need informed opinion
Man I was thinking,with the room you described I might look at the Wharfedale Linton 85th.Anniversary 3 way with dedicated stands..They are voiced very organic & rich & IMO would thrive in that type of room.Oh you'll save a ton of $ as wel... 
Need Impressions of SoundKaos Vox
I recently posted this EXACT question & got 1 reply from someone who never heard them but didn't like the No Return [policy of the only seller I could find.. There are a few reviews found via Google,all very positive BUT also all stating a bit... 
HiFi vs MidFi
MidFi is a derogatory term used by those with so called golden ears & deep pockets who refuse to admit that the performance gap between overpriced gear & affordable gear is almost non existent these days & that the law of diminishing r... 
Help! need informed opinion
It helps if you state a budget,electronics using,type of room(hard/overdamped or balanced),any acoustic treatments... Without knowing these I can say that I LOVE the Special 40 driven by Class A SS or KT88 tubes..I also happen to own Audience 1+1 ... 
How hot is too hot?
hahahahahahahhahahaaaa, you could just about fry an egg on top of my Sugden amp when it's left on all weekend,you shouldn't have anything to worry about.. 
1K range phones that will work well with Schiit Jotunheim?
^^^ I was in the same boat(forced)when new neighbors moved in next door(apartment)w/new baby..First the HFM HE400i,WOW!Then moved to the Sundara,which has been stated is a steal & IMO,though lacking deep bass, are a true reference for neutrali... 
DAC That Punches Above Its Price Point
Audio GD "R28",a true balanced,resistor to resistor ladder DAC/Pre-Head amp with several user programmable Sampling settings including No Over Sampling(NOS) or  ANY Burson Conductor 3... 
1K range phones that will work well with Schiit Jotunheim?
I apologize for NOT telling you the link goes to a special offer from Adorama @ $599.00!!!!!!!! 
1K range phones that will work well with Schiit Jotunheim?
iBasso is a world wide & highly regarded personal audio electronics maker..The SR-1 was the first foray into headphones & a grand slam on the first pitch.. Yes Sundara are bass light.The HE6SE,when driven by enough clean power are not.The ... 
Cellular phone and speakers?
^^^ +1..You basically have 2 choices.A small Integrated Amplifier/DAC like PS Audio Sprout II or similar from several manufacturers or ditch the Vienna Acoustics & go with an all in 1 Bluetooth speaker from 1 of any number of reputable makers ... 
1K range phones that will work well with Schiit Jotunheim?
I demo'ed Focal Utopia & Clear MG,I didn't like the sound.Here’s your cans.ABSOLUTELY TOTL sound for no brainer price! Search head-fi.org for "HE6SE Adorama" & read page after page of glowing reviews/opinions..Even if you break them in &am... 
You own a store, you sell 2 brands, which?
Sugden electronics & Sonus Faber speakers... 
To Harbeth or not to Harbeth, That is the question...
^^^^ Something more efficient,possibly Verity Audio Finn & have been in contact with Border Patrol regarding the latest Auditorium series from Living Voice(UK made)..IMO the combination of class a ss & a more efficient speaker= superb low ...