iron57

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A moment when you realized better sound was possible.
Likely to get flamed on this one, but my first "system" as an early teen was based on some no name floor speakers, a Technics integrated from a rack system, double cassette deck, and basic Kenwood TT.  Loved it.  Crushed the heck out of some casse... 
Sub $1k Power Conditioners? Any Assistance Appreciated...
@erik_squires Is a CD player in this example considered a noise generator?  
Best music in 2020
RTJ4 
Whats playing on your system today?
Clutch -- Elephant Riders 
Whats playing on your system today?
@boxer12 -- Silver Jews? Explosions in the Sky?Are we long lost siblings?Helium -- The Dirt of LuckCD 
Sub 1k integrated?
Well, haven't procured anything yet, but was able to score a pair of Focal Aria 906's, despite my earlier thinking that I would hold on to the Elacs for a bit.Having taken this new turn, any $1k amp recommendations that would be a good match for t... 
Focal Aria 906 opinions?
I had another thread open, but any good integrated amp recommendations in the $1k usd range (new or used)?No tubes please, not ready for that level of fiddling :) 
Focal Aria 906 opinions?
Thanks again!FYI, I went for it, Focals should be here in a week or so. 
Focal Aria 906 opinions?
Also, wow all three of those choices look fantastic.  And darn you for sharing this website.  Why was I not previously informed?  Ha Ha! 
Focal Aria 906 opinions?
Awesome, thanks!How about some Polk LSiM 703's? They are in the same range as well (800 per pair).  Discontinued, but price has dropped about half from the original 1500 when they came out.We are at a strange intersection of tyranny of choice, but... 
Focal Aria 906 opinions?
800 new 
Focal Aria 906 opinions?
Thanks! Don't get me wrong either, love the Elacs, but if a significant step change is possible and within reach I'll go for it. Have a smallish bedroom that houses my set up, 10 by 12 ish or so. 
Focal Aria 906 opinions?
Some additional information, moving on soon from a 20 plus year old mid level Yamaha AVR. Currently have Elac b6's, but now I may have a chance to upgrade both amp and speakers.Focal Aria's worth it? Reviews seem good, but then again aren't they all? 
Whats playing on your system today?
The Sword -- Warp Riders 
Sub 1k integrated?
Running blue jeans now for speakers and interconnects