giantsalami

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Time For a CD Player Upgrade
After buying used Marantz, Bryston, Esoteric, and T+A spinners and always having problems, I bought a new Ayon player and took advantage of the zero percent financing. Best purchase ever. A fantastic unit that has a tubed preamp section. I sold my... 
For SACD fans only
  I sold my Esoteric after getting it repaired for that same reason missioncoonery stated.     
Amps that don’t impersonate space heaters.
I do the AGD Audions for the summer and switch to Primaluna mono blocks for the winter. I look at it as a space heater that sounds great!   
Jack Russell
Excellent singer and a great band. That live album is a great showpiece. R.I.P.  
Orchestrated Rock...Uriah Heep and others
Avantasia, Nightwish, Hearthealer, Michael Romeo's war of the worlds..  
Has a Power Conditioner Improved Your Sound?
I have everything plugged into the conditioner. It makes sense to me to provide clean power to all the component, especially the amp(s).  
Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing
That would be awesome.   
Mood
I have noticed that my mood will alter my listening experience. Also, I need the listening room to be in order. My perception definitely affects my mood and session.  
Tube amps under $7500
Ayon Spirit PA. I have my eyes on that one.  
Any recent Shinjitsu owners?
Yes sir. VERY happy with them.  
Sagging power plugs in wall outlet, diy
I installed my outlets with the ground at the top, which helps support the cable.  
Stuff You Tried To Love
Daedalus DA 1.1. Great speakers, beautiful build quality, but they were just too much for my small room.  Also, Bryston BCD-3. It's all about the journey, trying and finding what works for you.   
Equalizer to compensate for hearing loss - Any success stories?
I have one and love it. Highly recommended.  
A $250 Power Conditioner?
I am not an electronic engineer, but how can a device like this work with no continuity running through it? I tested mine with an ohm meter and got zilch. Perhaps it was defective?   
CD player/transport with exposed tubes?
T+A D-10. An older model, but cool.