jl35

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Rotel website, hard to use
I also found their website clear and easy to use. Was checking yesterday their new KI Tribute amp and CD  
Is 1990's equipment vintage?
I think by definition it is vintage, but many think of vintage as 70's or older...we don't want to realize how much time has gone by and how old we are... 
smaller speakers for critical listening?
don’t forget to also audition small floor standers...currently very happy with Salk SongTowers in a smallish room (with Belles Aria Integrated)...also in past enjoyed some Totem floor models... 
Why so obsessed with bass?
I think most have never heard a great subwoofer system "perfectly" set up and dialed in...when my main speakers are not set up properly they still sound good, but not their best...when subwoofers are not set up and dialed in properly everything so... 
Why so obsessed with bass?
that kind of sums it up emergingsoul, some like 4 sub arrays, some like 6.5 inch monitors, and some in between...and no question the room is vital as well as proper setup which ranges from difficult to easy...all is good, as long as it's what you ... 
DAC Break In Period
it not only sounds great, now you don't have to read the endless debate over breaking in a DAC...I agree it's time to try some different coax cables... 
Why so obsessed with bass?
very very few mains will put out full volume 20 hz bass at the listening position..they are rated -3 db at a few inches away at low volume...I cross my subs over at about 38-40 hz... 
Any repair shops handling Sony DVD S9000 ES?
I was very disappointed with my DVP S9000ES  as a transport...thought the Cambridge CXC was much better...and it's cheaper than a repair on the Sony will be... 
Bluesound Vault 2i, with external DAC and hi-end CD player
a better DAC will help the vault, but only so far 
Anything wrong with PS Audio DirectStream DACs?
the PS gear used to be available new at the big dealers at 45% off...so the used prices are actually quite high considering what most paid for them new... 
Anything wrong with PS Audio DirectStream DACs?
there is probably a Windom update coming in the next few months, their new transport is almost ready, and seems the TSS will be about $15-18K from what I've read...new transport is reportedly $6500... 
Purchase breaks well within 30 days
it's difficult because the problem is the manufacturers inability to do timely repairs, and probably everyone involved acted in good faith, but these are difficult times... 
Purchase breaks well within 30 days
ethically a refund is not appropriate...it's the chance you take buying used equipment...certainly is difficult with the covid repair delays...even though others have mentioned a refund may be legally possible... 
$1500 to spend...
though the LRS is real easy to move back and forth... 
$1500 to spend...
In room that size I’m using Magnepan LRS with Schiit Vidar, and at one time Magnepan DWM woofer...also think one of the small Totem two way floor standers, or Vienna Bach Grand...there are a bunch of small two way floor standers that work great in...