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$8k for speakers - new or used
Adding subs, one or two?  What about placement. REL or JL Audio?  
$8k for speakers - new or used
All, I appreciate the great feedback  
$8k for speakers - new or used
I am living on borrowed time with the amp….  I have not had to replace the caps yet.    
$8k for speakers - new or used
Thank you all, good questions.  I will keep the 804s and pair them with my McIntosh MA252 in my living room. We have a dedicated listening room that 13’x23’.  We listening anything but rap and country.  I don’t find the 804s unpleasant.  Just want... 
Listening Room
One of the best “components” you can acquire for your system is a dedicated listening room.  My wife uses the room almost every morning to read, drink her coffee etc. We spend evenings listening to vinyl, having a glass of wine or scotch.  There i... 
Advice from Audiogon family - best speaker $3k-$4k
While I realize this would change my budget, Maggies are a consideration- 3.7i.  I have a dedicated listening room for my primary system.  Thanks to the recommendations from this group.  It is 13’ x 22’.  The WAF is good to go.     I have heard t... 
Advice from Audiogon family - best speaker $3k-$4k
I don’t want a bright speaker.  I like warm, but not muddy.  I need bass and detail.  I don’t see adding a sub with this system.  I am not opposed moving the 804s and getting a different speaker for the main listening room. I have always wanted a ... 
Advice from Audiogon family - best speaker $3k-$4k
I am open to either new or used.  I currently own a pair of B&W 804 D3.  I like them a lot and they are paired with McIntosh and Levinson.  I live in Seattle.  We seem to have a limited variety in this price range.  
The Visual History of Hi-Fi Turntables
Thank you!  
The Visual History of Hi-Fi Turntables
Yes that is the poster.  Need to find a way to purchase   
What is an audiophile? Are you an audiophile?
I am an audio pile - I have piles of old gear from years of upgrading and the perpetual desire for audio nirvana 😂  
Is it me? Will I ever be satisfied?
Ok so we took all the great feedback and advice and made a major change.  We moved the our home theater into the playroom/basement and set-up the two channel system in what was the HT.  This room is 13'x22' is with carpet, drapes etc.  What a diff... 
Is it me? Will I ever be satisfied?
Thank you all for the great input.  I really appreciate the time and input you all have given me. Truly an amazing group of friends and fellow enthusiasts!  
Is it me? Will I ever be satisfied?
On another note, I listen to everything except country/western and rap.    
Is it me? Will I ever be satisfied?
Thank you all of you for the amazing feedback and knowledge.  I am not new to this life style.  I do have multiple systems in my house.  I am fortunate that I have a dealer in Seattle where I listen to a $1m system of Dan D’Agostino  and Wilson Au...