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Reliability of Cary Audio Products
That’s why they are still in business :-) If you ever picked up a phone and talked to either CEO Billy Wright or any other Cary staff member you would know that they are still passionate about audio. I’m very familiar with Cary, and what I’ve wat... 
Used Levinson 532H or Krell FPB 400CX
I was not impressed with any of the "h" stuff from Levinson. The Krell is a better amp IMO but I think the FBP is pretty long in the tooth unless it’s recently been redone.There is a used pair of JC1 mono's for $5k, there probably is some wiggle r... 
Reliability of Cary Audio Products
Their whole corporate ethos changed after Dennis Had left--it's like two different companies, pre- and post- that event.Completely agree.  The current Cary is run by an accountant and it shows. 
Purchased new speakers, need amp suggestion
I'll second the Parasound recommendation by @helomech 
Goodbye iTunes for Mac
I've been on Catalina for about a week now and no complaints.  I use a mac-mini server streaming Tidal but haven't upgraded it yet.  Never been an iTunes fan and only use when I need to. 
See Ayre QB-9 Twenty Upgrade Announcement
I know!  It's killing me to see how good it sounds with the new updates. 
See Ayre QB-9 Twenty Upgrade Announcement
Anyone heard this yet? 
$1300-1500 DAC
Another vote for Ayre. 
TRL WON'T GIVE ME MY AMP
Completely agree with @moto 
Amazon Launches Lossless "Hi-rez" HD Music Service
@uberwaltz - I will have to check Qobuz out!  Thanks for the recommendation! 
Amazon Launches Lossless "Hi-rez" HD Music Service
@uberwaltz , I'm not a fan of the Tidal ownership so as soon as I can find somewhere else to spend my money for an equal or better product I will. 
TRL WON'T GIVE ME MY AMP
I disagree.  A personal attorney should charge an hour or so to compose a letter and send it to TRL.  That will get their attention and more than likely result in a returned amp. 
Amazon Launches Lossless "Hi-rez" HD Music Service
This is awesome, I can't wait to dump Tidal. 
See Ayre QB-9 Twenty Upgrade Announcement
Wow, fantastic news.  I love my DSD but certainly would consider a Twenty upgrade.  Can't wait to hear some reviews!!Thanks Ayre for keeping the QB-9 alive! 
Bookshelf Bake Off
I've always been impressed with the Aerial 5B's, the 5T's are even better.