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Have you found your "End-Game" speakers yet? I have. And it feels so good!!!
@rbrannen "Legacy Audio Focus XD. Thoroughly happy and content. Along with the Wavelet 2 DSP/EQ. I auditioned multiple speaks and for the price point (15k] there are simply no other contenders to get me where I wanted to be. "   I am exactly in ... 
Streamer to Denafrips Iris to Pontus need cable suggestions please
@jaytor  you can set your gaia to "000" and then try different I2s setting on the Terminator. I had to do this on my Hermes/Venus II and it works again.    > Please go through the guide detailed here: https://www.denafrips.com/config-i2s Su... 
Suggestions for a good I2s cable $300-$400 range?
@twodurdens  I have nothing to compare it to, but I am veryhappy with it.  
Legacy Wavelet as Preamp/DAC/DSP vs just DSP
Interesting thread since I am also a recent owner of the Wavelet II for my Focus XD speakers. Running the VAC Renaissance 70/70 amp on top. I found that if you send Ed at Legacy an email with your wavelet Serial number they can look up your sweeps... 
Speaker placement Quandary
@ghdprentice If you look at the last 2 pictures in my Virtual System you will see the new Legacys. Side equipment is not an option for 2 reasons. Dedicated lines location and no room to the side walls to set up equipment. My system is ever evolvin... 
Have you asked yourself this question?
I sold my LP playback system last May, I used the funds to buy an Aurender N200. I just never used it, I also sold my 450 LP collection. It bothered me that it sat for months getting no use. I still have my CD playback system and 1000 + CD collect... 
LIST ALL YHE SPEAKERS YOU HAVE OWNED THEN TILL NOW!
In order starting from the 1980’s American Acoustics Ohm 4XO Unity Audio Fountainhead Signature Genesis V Goldenear Triton 1.r Legacy Audio Focus XD-Current, not leaving.  
Where can you read reviews from the recent Toronto Audiofest held this past weekend?
audiophilejunky on youtube  
Tube sound is not about warmth. It's about correct presentation.
I own a pair of Legacy Audio Focus XD speakers Ijust got in August 2023, they have an internal 750 WPC Icepower amp, you can run them fully internally amped or bi amped. I tried them both ways, first internally amped. Then I hooked up my VAC Renai... 
Sopra No 2's or other alternatives?
If you are willing to spend that amount of $ for Spora 2, give the Legacy Audio Focus XD or SE (With XD upgraded midrange drivers a listen.  
CEC CD Transports on eBay: Are they fake?
@ajays  Re CEC TL1x. Yes! It's a rather smooth sounding transport with just a hint of tubby bass,  or a more fuller sounding bass. Just a hint though. I saw a few for sale  on USAM.  
CEC CD Transports on eBay: Are they fake?
I bought my CEC TL1x for $5000 20 years ago. I still have it and it works great still.  
Aric Audio
Thank you Aric, I have my eye on your Motherload XL pre amp. Some day I hope!  
Who else is using old cables/interconnects, and is happy?
I have 2 BMI Whale Elite power cords 20+ years old, I have 4 Shunyata Black Mamba Power cords, I have a Synergistic Reference Master coupler and i have a Illuminato Orchid digital cable all also 20 years old.  
Aurender
I stretched for the Aurender N-200 in April, it was a great decision, I am very happy with it. System in my profile. I have the Black one. I suggest you contact Juan at @Blisshifi for pricing on a unit. He sold me mine.