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20 Year Old Amplifiers compared to 2017
arcticdeth-I can recall auditioning that 1st Sunfire amp circa 1995/96 on Vandersteen 2 series speakers. Very nice sound indeed. I want to say that the amp was 300wpc ?Happy Listening! 
Amp away for 20 year upgrade...back-up amp to the rescue
Guys-I am a big Conrad Johnson fan.  I have not had a demo of any McCormack designs, yet, it could be on my radar.  Anyone here owned both and chose SMc  amps?There is a sweet -looking DNA LAE for sale here, but, I would not know its sonic signatu... 
Luxman CL38U-SE in the house
linnlingo-Luxman may be on radar as well, especially, in Integrated amp form.Whom is your dealer/retailer?  I want an audition.Happy Listening! 
Luxman L-509X
Guys-across many forums, these Luxman Integrated amps , are really hot (no pun) right now.  Anyone want to suggest a dealer/retailer where I can audition?  Happy Listening! 
Let's talk power cords
I am a Bill Evans and Mingus freak.  All of these guys' discs, in any format, are excellent system testers.Happy Listening! 
Amp match for a paradigm signature s2 system
Anthem is a sonic match for Paradigm speakers.Happy Listening! 
McCormack UDP-1 - Pioneer elite DV-79avi
Right On! arcticdethmost of the newer players are made, in part, china.Happy Listening! 
HELP ADVICE FEEDBACK PS Audio BHK 300 - Hegel H30 - Pass Labs X250.8 or Pass X350.5 amp
An update? fsmithjackHappy Listening! 
Magico S5 Speaker - SET UP ADVICE PLEASE - Tow-In - Etc.
An update? fsmithjackHappy Listening! 
Amp away for 20 year upgrade...back-up amp to the rescue
Keep us posted- hifiman5Happy Listening! 
Review: Straight Wire Crescendo Interconnect
A few years ago I hear (2) systems at The Listening Room- greater Baltimore area. The owner, Don, does not believe in high-dollar cabling (his words). Still, his systems featured entry or low -tiered Straight Wire cabling.I wish I would have noted... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Hugh Masekela- R.I.P. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Hugh Masekela- R.I.P. 
McCormack UDP-1 - Pioneer elite DV-79avi
arcticdeth-I own the Pioneer DV-59AVi and would be interested in the McCormack UDP-1 comparison as well. Hopefully current users or past users will chime in here.Happy Listening! 
Amplifier speaker match
luvrockin-I would be remiss if i did not suggest a sweet pair of Thiel CS 2.4 speakers.Keep us posted on your buying decision.Happy Listening!