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Is my amp good enough?
given the quality of serious modern hifi integrated amps i think one needs to be quite high (as in, very very high( on the hifi food chain for pre/power separates to show their sonic value over good quality integrateds from major, well respected b... 
Circle Labs A200 Integrated amplifier review - It will appeal to both tube and SS lovers……
The old dealer loves the product line and no longer carries it for reasons other than the product quality and sound. I will let him comment on it if he would like, but let’s just say he was not treated right.  I still have my A200 and love it.  ... 
Anyone has a reference system where amplification is SS ?
many many many...   
Is my amp good enough?
try a used hegel... a cut above nad sonically, as an amplifier h190’s have had a recent price cut... a steal a current used prices for the performance to be had  
magnepan
so true!! how about a few trillion!!!!   
Circle Labs A200 Integrated amplifier review - It will appeal to both tube and SS lovers……
did circle find a new usa retailer?  i believe the old one has ceased carrying the brand a shame i think, clearly a very nice product line  
DAC Merry Go 'Round- why I stopped at Weiss
i believe the 501/502 should sound identical to the 204 if none of the additional features are used weiss in switzerland is very responsive to questions if one just pings them  
magnepan
when i need help i pick up the phone and call them, they answer...  
Spendor SP 1/2e....TECH HELP NEEDED!
you can also try the spendor user group for advice... seems pretty dedicated to keeping the lovely age old sp series speakers alive and kickin’ several of the main players in the development of the original spendor series (now known as the classi... 
What is meant exactly by the description 'more musical'?
I’ve lost count of the number of times that this question has been asked in one way or another. Snore... @roxy54 what you say is certainly true but as time has passed for me clicking onto this forum, i have gotten more comfortable with the f... 
How to get repairs outside of warranty (Really useful journalism for audiophiles.)
nice dave, good one, can be very helpful to many here, a good clean way of thinking about the subject which we will all invariably deal with sooner or later  
I Cried Today
My father just died yesterday at the age of 92. I grew up listening to his 78’s and I still love old jazz to this day. Thank you. @qjm101 my condolescences for your loss we should all strive for a well lived life of 92 years listening to m... 
What is meant exactly by the description 'more musical'?
@dman777 some good replies below my take on the term musical is when the presented music has a high degree of coherence, fluidity and balance top of bottom, with no particular aspect of the sound calling attention to itself, and thus, allowing ... 
Have you asked yourself this question?
yes it will come to that some day but i am emotionally invested in my records, yes they and the analog gear are just things, but those things represent tremendously wonderful memories and experiences, hard to let go for that reason  
Integrated brand choice -- Simaudio, Hegel or Mark Levinson?
the naysaying is tiresome all are good brands, make music in certain ways, with certain signatures one must try and find their own sweet spot for higher end focals, i would personally err on the side of gear that provides a softer sweeter uber ...