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Do you have a speaker that’s not a big name maker but punches above its weight? Why?
I have been ambivalent about posting this since i saw this thread as i like to avoid anything related to death at this point in my life, but i feel obligated to add this post to the others here as it is meant to honor the memory of the most genuin... 
New Integrated amp recommendation
again, so many good choices recommended here and i'm sure u would be happy with most or all of them....so much great gear out there..... can't go wrong with virtually any of these recommendations...please remember all depends on the proper room ac... 
How do I know if I need a sub woofer?
with all due respect to any answers and not meaning to be disrespectful to anyone.... but there is only one answer to this question as driven in to me by one of my earliest mentors in this endeavor...and i've been at this quite awhile now...and re... 
which tube dac? Lab 12 vs Line Magnetic vs Borderpatrol?
i'm sure all those you're considering will sound excellent.... there's always something out there just as good or better,... u might want to seriously consider this though... https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650154527-balanced-audio-technolo... 
What A Drag It Is Getting Old
so many of us "older" folks can certainly relate to this...i do things like this everyday, memory loss is very scary when older, .....but I'm always reminded of what someone told me many years ago.... "the only thing worse than getting old is not... 
ATC SCM150 Amp and Preamp recommendations
How about Balanced Audio Technology?! Great engineering design and build quality, most importantly though, fantastic fidelity and SQ.  Call Victor or Steve at BAT and ask about synergy with your specific ATC's. They won't BS you if there are any ... 
Rogue Audio RP-1 DAC use
sorry to interrupt thread... just have to say @audphile1  Amen! nicely handled, nicely said taking the opportunity here to thank you for your posts, I always find them practical, insightful and useful.  please don't let combative individuals ... 
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
I had a S5.5, purchased from Mike at Audio Archon. Great guy to deal with. Had the newest and improved transistors according to Doug Dale.  While their website and documentation leaves much to be desired, Doug answered all of my questions and conc... 
Lyngdorf MP-50 Alternative
McIntosh MX170?https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/home-theater-processors/MX170 
Electrocompaniet ECI 3 vs Primare A30.1/I30
fwiwPrimare distributor in US is Mofi And also, Cable Co is an authorized dealer, Crutchfield is also an authorized dealer now, believe it or not,I have had a couple of communications with them in Sweden about my CD35 Prisma and they have been ver... 
Flare Audio
$500?or $53? 
Caveat about the Cable Company return policy
totally agree with mstrauss about Jason. Jason has been advising/selling me cables and equipment for at least a couple of years now, and I'm no easy customer either, mainly because my system has evolved and therefore my needs change with them. Jas...