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I'm curious. What is your "normal" listening volume?
75-85dB in large open great room.   
Am I crazy to upgrade?
Funny how, since they're cheap, everyone here just casually bashes Emotive XPA-3s but look up pro reviews and they are universally liked and loved for their value.    Audiogon snobs.   
New Speakers under consideration - but I’m afraid
It seems like you have enough power so no more versatile and bang-for-the-buck manufacturer as Magnepan.  
Oh my goodness!
I agree we should just eat the rich nowadays too. And there is definitely a point of diminishing returns.   
Need suggestions on preamp
@hikaru126 yup all CJs are like that.  
Need suggestions on preamp
Nonsense that CJ tube preamps lack detail.  
Need suggestions on preamp
@hikaru126 Nope only CJ tube preamps for like 30yrs   
Need suggestions on preamp
I think a CJ is a great option and should match well with the rest of your components. I've had 2 preamps in the last 25yrs, both CJs. I've upgraded the internals of my PV10AL but that's it. I would have to spend a ridiculous amount of money to ge... 
Need suggestions on preamp
The Magnepan LRSs are, for all I tents and purposes, UNIVERSALLY reviewed as great speakers, especially for the money. The ONLY negative review came from a review based on measurements only lol. If one is rating speakers on based on a bunch of tab... 
An integrated bargain?
On what planet is $11000 a bargain?  
Recommendation for tube preamp
Conrad Johnson, that is all    
Recommendation for tube preamp
Conrad Johnson, that is all    
Need Opinions for Different Cable Manufacturers/Cable Designs
Did you explore Straightwire? Great stuff. Great customer service. No I don't work there nor am I paid by then lol    
Which preamp for Quicksilver mono amps?
+1 on CJ recommendation.   
Whats playing on your system today?
The Ocean Blue, "Between Something And Nothing." Going to see them perform whole album live in November.