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Gryphon vs Swiss solid state amps and preamps. And integrateds.
By the way, if you buy Gryphon from overseas, they will not service it in the US, I talked to Gryphon US office, you would have to ship it to Gryphon in Denmark. Even voltage conversion is out of the question. 
Gryphon vs Swiss solid state amps and preamps. And integrateds.
Paying $45k for any integrated cannot possibly be my idea under any circumstances. I didn't compare those two that you mentioned and I don't believe in anyone's hearing and objectivity unless I know this person, so this is meaningless to me. Your ... 
Digital, Low Mass, ClassD, Less expensive, Let it happen!
Good luck. I am going in the opposite direction. 
Big speakers in small room at moderate volume levels
Big sound at low volume in a small room is an interesting subject. You like Magico/Levinson so why not ? Room acoustics will not play big role at lower volume and near field listening, still it will play some role. 
What is the best Reel To Reel machine ever built?
Maybe this ?https://www.ebay.com/itm/EAR-Yoshino-STUDER-C37-One-Inch-Two-Track-Tube-Master-Reel-Recorder-SUPERB/... 
Turntable got absolutely crushed by CD
We should only be interested in those who might become audiophiles, the rest have nothing to do with us. And for those few it is the same as for us - original pressings LPs for analog recordings and cds for digital recordings. Later probably compu... 
Could I be a Retail Wretch?
I could also add that I don't think that dealer is under any obligations to sell you anything, he can throw you out.  
Could I be a Retail Wretch?
Just don't try this in France, Michael, or you'll get a fist across your jaw. 
Don't buy Allnic H1201 phono stage new.
Tube rolling is another matter. It's often like cables, sometimes better/worse and sometimes it is about system synergy and preference. At least with Allnic you don't have to replace average quality modern tubes right away. Whether or not this new... 
Could I be a Retail Wretch?
Bill, thank you. You are certainly right about two way street. I keep hearing good things about High Water Sound. Good dealers should be supported even if they charge more. After all they have the right to and they need to keep their salespeople. ... 
Could I be a Retail Wretch?
Anyway, I am someone on a tight budget with expensive taste so I'll have to buy used. Except maybe new tonearm and couple of cables and of course cartridge. But I don't need to audition them. 
Could I be a Retail Wretch?
Bill, would you like to name those dealers in New York area that you mentioned ?When they start charging fees for audition, I'll go listen to a few pieces. But I would expect them to be quiet and not challenge me, this could be hazardous to their ... 
Could I be a Retail Wretch?
I am not guilty. I never audition unless I consider buying from them. Since I don't usually buy new even on-line, I cut myself off.It's not about dealers, I don't care about them, it's about myself maintaining high style, as I see it.However, my '... 
Clean Power without the drawbacks of Conditioning Filtering. Advice?
No, Bill , no lobotomy. But some of us could possibly benefit from a shot of something from time to time. Just don't do cocktails. 
Don't buy Allnic H1201 phono stage new.
H1201 retail was about $3500, H1202 is about $3750. Take home prices is another matter, probably vary.Is there any reason not to have tube power supply in tube equipment ?