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Magico S5 vs KEF Blade 2 vs TAD Evo One vs YG Kipod II Sig w/pwr bass
fsmithjack-it would be interesting to read about the B.A.T. VK-32SE and Pass Labs power amp. Keep listening and writing your findings 
Magico S5 Speaker - SET UP ADVICE PLEASE - Tow-In - Etc.
Excellent thread! fsmithjack-have you considered a B.A.T amp to match the B.A.T. VK-32SE ?Happy Listening! 
Searching for the most "accurate" speaker (below 15K)
Thiel CS 2.4 or CS 2.7- natural, fast, accurate.Happy Listening! 
Bryston or Pass Labs
linnlingo- the CJ ET-3SE is a very fine pre-amp, especially, at its price-point in the used/demo marketplace.Happy Listening! 
Accuphase E-470 or Luxman 590ax II ?
TY- greginnhdid you use the Tell-Q cabling w/ the Accuphase?Happy Listening! 
Accuphase E-470 or Luxman 590ax II ?
TY- linnlingoHappy Listening! 
Best sounding Hard Rock
Second,Van Halen s/t.Happy Listening! 
Best sounding Hard Rock
Another +vote for Motorhead! 
Accuphase E-470 or Luxman 590ax II ?
greginnh-does your local shop carry Accuphase or Luxman? It is okay to list multiple shops for each brand. I would not suspect that (1) represents both brands under the same roof. My closest Accuphase dealer/retailer is in Dallas TX.Happy Listening! 
Sony DVP-S9000ES sacd remote function
Thanks! for sharing- guys.in the used marketplace there is a plethora of 9000ES spinners.I, too, enjoy SACD and have pondered how this older ES player hold up in 2017? Happy Listening! 
Integrated comparisons - Krell vs Naim vs Plinius vs Sim Audio
Thanks! for sharing your listening thoughts and impressions- perkadin.The Plinius is on my list to demo as well. All of the brands that you listed are top-tier amps for sure. Feel free to give a shout out to any dealer/retailer where you heard the... 
Accuphase E-470 or Luxman 590ax II ?
Excellent information -guys.Can anyone suggest a dealer/retailer that offers good to excellent selection for audition on both brands? Happy Listening! 
Bryston or Pass Labs
givin2u-you own very nice gear, especially, the CJ GAT. There are many audiophiles who pair a Pass Labs amp w/ the GAT as they are sonic matches. The Bryston could possibly mate well w/ the GAT? At this level of price and performance it is best to... 
Switching to solid state amp?
marco1-can you talk about any difference(s) between the INT-30 and INT-60 Pass Labs amps? Happy Listening! 
Spearit Sound Inventory
Another +vote for I am going to miss those guys. Jack Tozzi is the best!