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What is Musicality?
Musicality is simple to define for me.It means your system sounds like music, music that draws you into the enjoyment and involvement of and in it.It's the opposite of "sounding like a stereo system" which is obviously and painfully electronically... 
Here comes the Dude. What to expect?
The Dude continues to be the heart of my system.The heart of huge, effortless and engaging sound.I like it more everyday like a great marriage! 
Here comes the Dude. What to expect?
Glory,Ha! Nice short review of the Dude. I will look into those Equarack Footers for sure.At some point I would love to hear more of your thoughts on the Dude and what it has done for your music collection. 
What makes a Cd player a Great cd player
Rx8man,I have never heard a tip-top end, high dollar turntable, phono, cart and arm combo. One costing over $20,000, so you may be 100% correct. I just have not tried one in my system. The vinyl systems I have tried retailed for $7000 tops.Still h... 
What makes a Cd player a Great cd player
Meant my comments regarding the possibility of finding a CD player for $3000 that is as pleasing as vinyl for Ddan6815, not Dorkwad. A great CD player does not attack you with music, or hyper detail. Rather, it fills the room with pleasing music t... 
What makes a Cd player a Great cd player
I have to chime in on this one. I read from folks I respect that for $3000 you CAN'T get a CD player that sounds as good or "even come close" to vinyl. I read this all to often in print and here on Agon. I stay quiet, but the truth must come out.C... 
SS amp - which one ???
I am confident anyone of the amps I listed will please you greatly compared to the SF. The Monarchy line has several Hybrid amps with only one small tube per mono.I think the Electrocompaniet would be the best, but I see none right now. There is a... 
SS amp - which one ???
Two others that will please you greatly.Monarchy 160's monoblocksQuad 909These are also spot on for you. 
SS amp - which one ???
Two amps come to mind.Electrocompaniet AW220Aloia 15.1Both are exactly what you are looking for. They can please you plenty enough not to have to go back to tubes.Have fun. 
wilson sophias to monitors
Different girl friend or don't blame her and just say you want to go to monitors. Its one thing to act on what you know is best vs. just doing it to appease her and in the end nurturing resentment that grows and divides in the end. 
Gallo 3's vs Silverline Bolero or Sonata III
I have actually owned all three with a slight variation. My Sonatas were V2 not the V3's.To my ears the Bolero is a good measure better then the others listed.They are my current speaker also.They are more refined then the Sonata and play music wi... 
Here comes the Dude. What to expect?
Glory,Have you tried the Sistrum VS. Equarack under the same piece of gear? Tube gear? Love to hear your comments on the differences. Thanks 
Silverline SR17.5 crossover modifications?
PmboydCan you update us on your findings regarding your mod? 
Here comes the Dude. What to expect?
Glory, I understand now. Paul is using the 12sn7's as they are more affordable and widely available at real world prices.You will love the Dude !!!! 
Here comes the Dude. What to expect?
Glory,They are 6sn7's? Please clarify what you are saying?Thanks,Bill