jl35

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Hegel H100 vs H160
Thanks.  Was especially curious as I don't need the DAC or streaming features... 
Would you buy from a firm that has a policy about not accepting phone calls
Curious which firms won't speak to you - have never had that issue... 
Streaming Audio Questions
In my main system I use a Wyred4Sound modified Sonos into a great DAC and in bedroom a standard Sonos into a Peachtree Dac itx and am very happy with both. A standard Sonos can be underwhelming, but I did the upgrades because they have a great use... 
Im over Tidal
just got on Tidal and they have the whole collection of later Miles Davis Lp's, one click and it will play all day - you gotta find a way to make it work :) 
Speakers that are very accurate sounding but don't produce an emotional connection.
not just speakers, but also electronics that measure well but don't sound very good regardless of other equipment...measurements can only do so much... 
Would you buy from a firm that has a policy about not accepting phone calls
Some firms are simply too small to have someone answering phones, but do call when you message them your phone number...or like Amazon, are big but only return calls to messaged numbers...these are quite different than firms that refuse to talk to... 
Speakers that are very accurate sounding but don't produce an emotional connection.
Check out JGH's articles on this in old Stereophiles... 
Im over Tidal
never had a problem with mine... 
Would you buy from a firm that has a policy about not accepting phone calls
Actually, if you request by email, Amazon will call you within minutes...I was pleasantly shocked ! Many companies will only take initial communication electronically, but will talk to you afterwards... 
I have a VSP Labs Gold Trans Mos 150
I think you need to at least make sure it works...whether the cost of a professional check up will be returned in sales value is maybe - there might be someone looking for one, and Audiogon members are not hesitant to make a low offer if they feel... 
Speaker Recommendations for my Vintage Marantz 2270 and Miracord 50H MK II
Mapleshade speaker cables are great with vintage gear, both sonically and functionally... 
Is the move up to Parasound Halo A21 worth it?
Clearly John Curl is one of the greats, not sure that Parasound always produces the amps exactly as he designs them... 
Is the move up to Parasound Halo A21 worth it?
agree with tswisla  
Is the move up to Parasound Halo A21 worth it?
Yikes!!! I thought the 23 was a good value at $900, not so much the 21 at $2500    Clearly the A21 is a much better amp    I will try to call Mr. Curl later...  I liked to comparably priced Odysseys much better 
Best speakers for $3000
considering the amp being used and the real world price of the RF7, it might not be such a bad recommendation. I wouldn't choose them, but when I heard them, was quite surprised they sounded pretty good