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Recommendations for a new integrated amp for Vandersteen 3a speakers
Odyssey hits way above its $ class. 
Ears hurt when listening after changing speakers
You have switched to a speaker that is too forward for your ears.Tweaking with cables may help but my guess is you will dumpthe Rockys in favor of a more polite sound. Nothing wrong with that.Hypercusis, Tinnitus and other issues may be contributi... 
Node2i + Qutest or Yggy or Codex or something else
PC Audio,Our club held a DAC Shootout last Saturday. 10 DACs involved.The Schiit Yggy is $500 over your budget. Cutest is $100 over.The majority of participants  chose the $800 Black Ice Glass FX DSD Wifi over almost all others including some at $... 
Fedex issues
Thanks for the good tips on the adult signature required and pickup at depot options.Our club recently had 8 speakers companies ship samples to us for an event. I also had them all shipped to my office as a secretary is always present.I had looked... 
Salk Audio Sound
Perhaps Jim will let you have the demo pair of the Song3 BeAT whichhe graciously loaned us for the SpeakerFest our club put on in June.Retail is about $5,990. They were beautiful looking. I liked the sounda lot personally. As Roxy mentioned, the A... 
What are some of the most underrated and overrated loudspeakers you’ve auditioned?
To my ears:Over:KEF, B&W, Piaggi?Swiss, Vandys, Magico Under:Joseph Pulsars, Ascend, Sanders, PMCGreat but too Pricey:Borresen, Vimberg 
Tidal - why only remastered versions?
I tried streaming with both Tidal and Qobuz. My objectionwas -They very often did not have rights to the one (best) album I was interested in. From a business perspective I know these companies want tomake an impression with how many artists they ... 
Bookshelf Bake Off
Mark,There are enough suggestions that you will be checking them out for the next 10 years. There are many good suggestions above. Some absorbing panels may help your chances for great sound. Best of luck!! 
The best looking speakers
Corinthian Leather of course.Focals are Sexiest.Sonus Faber are most ElegantPMC has the edgy modern look going pretty well.One can certainly Dilly with DaliI own none of them and am still married. 
Your favorite Small Apartment Speakers
Joseph Audio Pulsars 
Happiness lies in the satifsaction
Miller,If you had ever been to Seoul you would know why onewould take "every opportunity" to visit again. Beyond thatI may not be more specific. 
Which reviewers and review sites are the ost reliable?
HiFi News 
Shout out your favorite Audio dealer!!
Gig Harbor Audio, Gig Harbor, WA.- Eric and GeorgeHawthorne Audio, Seattle, WAA/V Choices Phoenix, AZ Blake and Sean 
Will adding an external DAC to my setup improve SQ significantly?
For all those curious about DACs, the Arizona AV Club is partnering with several manufacturers and dealers to produce a DAC shootout on Saturday August 24th 11am to 3pm.The event will be held at Acoustic Designs 16074 N. 78th Street, Suite B104, S... 
Audio Note Kit 1 Upgrade Or New Dac
For all those curious about DACs, the Arizona AV Club is partnering with several manufacturers and dealers to produce a DAC shootout on Saturday August 24th 11am to 3pm.The event will be held at Acoustic Designs 16074 N. 78th Street, Suite B104, S...