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Have you had enough of Classic Rock?
Thanks to the internet I keep discovering new things with old classic R&R: Bridge of Sighs has been the go to album when listening to Trower.  But only recently did I discover that on his 1977 album In City Dreams he added Rustee Allen from ... 
Have you had enough of Classic Rock?
It’s funny. I have gotten so when I hear a classic rock song come on the radio that I really like I instantly change the station to avoid jadednous (not a word i know). I want to play that song on my system when I want to hear it. My buddy has XM ... 
Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
I don't know if the PS Audio Class D amps are the right solution for your system.  But I have their s300, at this point I am really happy.   PS Audio made me a great deal on my used amp and I had a trial period with the new S300.Don't have any exp... 
Audiogon member suggestions for a speaker that sounds good at low volume!!!
I got a pair Quad S-5 I will sell you.  I think they image well at low volume. 
Which integrated amp for better musicality - Parasound Hint vs Primaluna vs ???
Another bump for the the Rogue.  I don't own the integrated But I do own the pre.  I really like the product and company. 
Looking for speaker recommendations
The one quality I have found with my Focal 926s is they fill up the room.  https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis95c90-focal-aria-926floorstanding-speakers-excellent-demo-full-...But I agree with outhers about upgrading the DAC 
Matching Speakers to amp
what about a unit like this? https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9147c-rotel-rb-1552-mk2-solid-state-amplifier-130w-x-2-solid-st...Or the Outlaw RR2160 that was suggested bu @Kalali I know I am getting out of the original budget but might be abl... 
Matching Speakers to amp
Ok now you guys got me curious on what AB would sound like on this system. When I first pieced this together I compared my s300 amp to a 25 year old PSA 200C. I mean what a beast this thing is. Lots of heat and a relay inside the thing throws a bl... 
Matching Speakers to amp
Sh!t I knowed this would happen. Nobody likes to spend other peoples money like Audiogoners. You guys are gonna break me up.LOL. @johnkent3 dont think I have not thought about the 700 Monos and the Wyred for Sound offerings.Thanks @kalali for the ... 
Matching Speakers to amp
Thanks for the responses. First impressions. The Quads are beautiful. Love the finish and the base assembly. The base is really classic looking and solid and just absolutely anchors to the speaker to my hardwood floor. Makes the Focal’s base look ... 
Matching Speakers to amp
Yeah just looking at the numbers nothing jumped out at me as being wildly different twix the 2 speakers.  So I expected a response to be "They close".    Now I am excited to see if I can tell the difference between Focal downward facing  bass port... 
Deezer needle drop?
Correction  Transformer song is playing at correct speed.  Just my perception. 
Deezer needle drop?
Well obviously nobody is interested in this thread but for posterity here is the direct response from Deezer." The catalogue we have come directly from the distributors, some songs can come from Vinyls but we don't have more information about it.... 
what tubes to relace inmy fosgate phono section
This person is a good source to add to your research. Andy is a congenial and appears to be knowledgeable person. http://vintagetubeservices.com/ 
Anyone bought direct from ps audio and returned it?
I been down there a few times.  Took a tour, met Paul, bought some power cables and an Stellar 300 amp.  Hain't never returned noth'n.  But I would be astounded if you had issues in doing so.