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Accuphase fans. Newer & Lower vs Older & Higher model?
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649835002-accuphase-e-480-in-pristine-condition-includes-dac-module/ https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649875124-accuphase-e-308-integrated-amplifier/ https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649660040-accuphase-... 
Unfinished basement listening room
@jjss49 you've got enough equipment to open your own store. Must be a ton of fun and then some listening to it all. keeps me out of more serious trouble... 😁😂  
Higher sensitivity - more dynamic sound?
dynamic sound is a benefit, yes but there are negatives too complex set of tradeoffs in speaker design, many many variables    
Jazz for aficionados
as has been mentioned and recommended often in posts here, i have really been enjoying kenny wheeler, especially what now? album with potter holland et al lovely lovely music, wonderful recording  
Accuphase fans. Newer & Lower vs Older & Higher model?
i would not get an accuphase (or any well regarded amp) older than 15-20 years for planned long term use unless i felt there were resources available to service it in the country where i live even well built components will need some care and fee... 
Unfinished basement listening room
How about some photos under your UserID… virtual systems. It would be great to see what you are talking about. agree pictures speak a thousand words at least...  
Node 3 or Better Streamer
noticeable but not WOW  
Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC
interim report on my experience with the 005 - i am not done with the overall dac comparisons but think i have a reasonable fix on the 005’s sound, strengths and weaknesses, and have one comparison completed i have spent the last week comparing i... 
Help me spend $6000
travisg OP 41 posts 07-06-2022 at 02:17pm Ok, so I bought the BMR monitors.   what happened to that??? https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/speakers-known-for-great-midrange  
Your experience in "in their day" brands/components that you remember foundly?
i remember the audio alchemy stuff in its day, peter madnick’s brainchild dti jitter reducer, powered digital cables, outboard linear power supplies, remote control linestages with microprocessor memory, nice budget dacs - very cool stuff, ahead ... 
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
The assumption that more money leads to better sound is often faulty.   more than one thing can be true at the same time budget systems, well assembled, expertly set up, can sound very good, bring tremendous enjoyment, have enduring qualities... 
After the thrill is gone
@jjss49 ya know, tried to update the other day and didn’t see how without creating a new one. Will have to look again. [edit: just updated] Two equipment updates … set up my VPI Classic 1 w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC Star through Lehmann Black Cube ... 
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
op notably silent guess it is what happens when noob comes here for confirmation of biases, wanting more info down the rabbit hole... but doesn’t get what he wants to hear...   
Analog vs. digital
memo to legit users don't nibble at the troll-bait... ok? onwards!  
Tweaking the network, surprising results…
I’m a complete skeptic when it comes to Ethernet switches, “audiophile” CAT cables and so forth. i was too... emphasis on ’was’... it matters a cleaned up digital feed helps produce correct spatial information, provides the music a sense of na...