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Nearfield Low-Level Listening : New Speakers or EQ? Thoughts?
@mswale Thanks for the compliment on the gear. To be clear, I do have the opportunity to turn it up, and it does sound much better! Thanks to all who have commented and given their time and expertise.  Much appreciated.  
Nearfield Low-Level Listening : New Speakers or EQ? Thoughts?
Good input.  Lots to consider.  Volume, Amp, speakers, EQ, room, tubes, voice coil diameter, F-M Curve … I will try the EQ first.  I have thought about higher sensitivity speakers, always wondered about Fyne F700/701.  A tube amp has been in the ... 
Declare the correct value on the Customs form?
Now, or ever, is no time to engage in fraud.  
Slee Reflex M vs Schiit Mani 2 vs Fidler Spartan 15
I have had the Schiit Mani and the Skol, Skol is a big upgrade.  
2025 Audio System Wish List Time!
Schiit Loki Max EQ  
Ugliest Component of the Year 2024!
Almost the entire Macintosh line, to me, has the design sensibility of a flying mallet.  
Help Deciding On New Speakers For Small Room, $10k budget
Totem?  
Ideas for low cost amplifiers with gain control
Helpful responses. Thank you. The matching preamp to the Parasound A23 has high pass and low pass filters, providing even more control.  
Turntable suggestions for a newbie
Keep in mind that the Skoll has balanced inputs, so you might consider a turntable that has balanced outputs. I have the Skoll, and I am happy with my Thorens TD 1601. I run a Nagaoka cartridge with it. I enjoy the arm lift and shutoff features. ... 
Paradigm Studio 20 V3 Tweeter Swap
Great Speakers. I have Studio 40 v2.  Keep returning to them.  Good luck.  
It Pegged the Needle on My "BS Meter". Now, I'm A Believer. Ever Happen to You?
@freediver you still using a tube buffer?  If so, open to recommendations.  Using a Accuphase integrated, happy but open to …. thx  
Comparison of various subwoofers for 2 channel audio
As an active learner…anything to say about crossover points?  I experiment here, and have a hard time settling on settings…seems to be volume related. Totem Forest Signature, powered by Accuphase E-380, and an REL Classic 98 sub.  Small wood pane... 
How much should I expect with a warranty issue from a large retailer/distributor?
Update! Crutchfield has agreed to send me a customer return unit in return for my “broken” unit. They pay for shipping both ways. This is what I had hoped for, and feels fair. +1 for Crutchfield.  
How much should I expect with a warranty issue from a large retailer/distributor?
OP here.  I am within the “warranty” period, just not within the “replacement” period.  
How much should I expect with a warranty issue from a large retailer/distributor?
OP here…. I’m not here to complain. I’m new to spending this much money in this hobby. Am just trying to understand what’s customary, and maybe about successes or ideas folks may have had in these situations  The input has been clarifying. That ...