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Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
Ha, cheers Roxy  
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
The Violent Femmes, The Cure   
Best Audiophile Album in terms of Dynamic Range and Mastering Quality?
XTC Apple Venus Vol 1  
Seeking a Tube preamplifier
Conrad Johnson all day long   
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