giantsalami

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Flagship product to build around
IMO, a rock solid amp is the place to start. I have recently swapped my pre-amp and source and have no desire to change the amp. I am (almost) 😀 content with the system.   
A** Kicking, Rock and Roll!
Armored Saint. You're welcome.😁  
Fascinated By GR Research Channel
I have built 2 kits from Danny and a crossover upgrade on another. He is a straight shooter and IMO does great work. The X-Statics are a fantastic speaker. Quality parts make good music, seems simple enough.  
How do you get Happy as an Audiophile?
Good attitude, jnovak. Love it.  
RIP oregonpapa
You know, We are all part of this dysfunctional family and it hurts when a name you know and respect is gone. RIP Papa....   
Preamp shootout: Linear tube audio, Modwright, etc.
I am leaning toward the Modwright 36.5 DM. It is on next years wish list. Lots of time to do the research on the options. Thank you, 2LE.  
Preamp shootout: Linear tube audio, Modwright, etc.
Backert Labs is on my list, along with a few of the ones mentioned. Has anyone compared them?  
Products you added to your system in 2021 that made most impact to your music enjoyment
I'm with Elliotnewcombjr, A new to me cd player, T+A, model D-10. The sound difference is just crazy between this and any other player I have owned. Lets see what 2022 brings!  
Forum Updates 11/24/2021
@tammyholt , oooh, look at me trying it out! 😃. COOL  I dont know how to work some of these.  but I'm working on it. Like this one... Keep up the good work! I'm sure you will find a couple of opinionated people... 😉🙊  
Hegel Mohican & Bryston BCD3
I just sold my BCD-3 and purchased a used T+A player, which is a tube spinner. My previous players were a Cambridge Audio, then moved tp a Marantz SA 11-1, then an Esoteric X03-SE. I was looking at the Ayon CD-10, or the Project box  when this T+A... 
Have you seen the website: themusicroom.shop
Same here.... 
High Fidelity Cables MC-0.5 Effect
That is interesting...I might give it a try. Aseaman, give rick a call. I'm sure he will hook you up. 
Have you moved away from full range to standmount speakers + subs?
I have both. I swap them out to keep things interesting and love both the set ups. IME, the monitors do a more precise imaging. I went through quite a few monitors and the difference is substantial in relation to the sound stage and imaging. Enjoy... 
High Fidelity Cables MC-0.5 Effect
I also took advantage of the sale and now have 2 Pro Helix + sigs hooked up. I also have a set of the reveal speaker cables and CT-2 interconnects that I swap out with a few other brands to keep things interesting. It is a fun (but expensive) hobby.  
Better CD Sound: The Search
That Douglas_Schroeder guy is correct. I(very) recently upgraded my Bryston cdp-3 to a T+A Tubed player. The difference is quite amazing. Although the Bryston is a fine player, it simply is not in the same league. I was looking at the Project tran...