gongli3

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Need preamp suggestion
Thanks again guys - you are a great source of Hifi info...Stay safe everyone now. 
Need preamp suggestion
Sincere big thanks to all those who took the time to write words of experience and Hifi wisdom!My budget is under $2000 used.You guys are great and I appreciate Audiogon for this valuable forum...Get your vaccine and stay safe everyone now. 
Need preamp suggestion
Looking for a stereo pre only and not a home theatre. 
Need preamp suggestion
Just balanced operation...I have a phono section already - thanks. 
Adcom pre GTP-500 and GTP-500-2 Which is better?
Never mind Hifi friends - I found the answer in archive over here...They are supposed to be the same sonically...  
JBL 4430 placement - please help if you know this speaker
Sincere thanks to all who posted - you guys are a great source of Hifi info - please keep that up for the less knowledgeable audio-lover like me... 
What are the most under-appreciated products?
Audiosource power amp 300 model.It can be had for a few hundred dollars, and have a big toroidal power that sounds warm like an upscale piece (but not quite).I have one mated with Monitor Audio Silver speakers and it does the job very well indeed ... 
Best portable headphones and DAC
Sennheiser HD-580 or 600. I don't know if that's too big for your purpose, but upper end Senns sound heavenly for me, with the right source and headphone amp. 
JBL 4430 placement - please help if you know this speaker
Sorry about the link above - this one works.https://invite.bublup.com/YSaqLHp4JNsg 
Is there such a thing as too much power?
Thank you sincerely to all the posters for educating me with your wisdom and experience - you guys are a source of great info... 
Is there such a thing as too much power?
My 2 amps are Onkyo Integra pre and power 300 watts per ch., and the Marantz surround sound 7.1 70 watts per ch. I know this is not the level most of you all are used to but, it's my second system (my main is Krell). I am surprised at the amount o... 
Monitor Audio Gold 100 5g
My bronze and silver got even better as time went on - enjoy... 
Upgrade for Paradigm Prestige 75F?
   I would visit all the hifi shops you can and audition dark sounding British offerings perhaps like Spendor and let your ears be the judge. If you can, try to audition the speakers at home for a few days, if the shop allows that, since you want ... 
Blown away with 2 speakers hifi sound!
   Seems to make sense - we are all in this for the reproduction of music as many have eloquently pointed out...if I can only ignore the magical sound of my gears for now that surpass live music making - and I am a classically trained musician wit... 
Blown away with 2 speakers hifi sound!
Mista_P5, I will audition more real hifi speakers as you suggested when funds become available - you say that the sound will open up more - can't wait. You have me all excited about enjoying listening even more...Looking forward to it and thanks f...