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Suggestions for higher efficiency speakers
Omega Loudspeakers will fit the bill and some come in nicely under your budget. Btw they are super musical 😊 
Another new DAC: Audio Mirror
Happy Thanksgiving all! I def think those duelunds take longer to break-in.... while I haven't left them playing 24-7, they are getting a good 8-10 per day and finally starting to show me some much missed layering. They sounded good out the gate b... 
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^ will do man - thank you  
Another new DAC: Audio Mirror
I just got it hooked up this afternoon. fed ex dropped the ball by two days. I can tell instantly there is some extra special magic going on in the midrange. I'll keep y'all posted as I accumulate some necessary hours. Just like musichead reported... 
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Yep on that break-in. Honestly, I can't wait to hear how much better it is over the stock version, which is just incredible. I love how analog, refined, and non fatiguing the tubadour iii is!  
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I hear ya! I knew the difference would be marginal at best but now I won't have to wonder. The even better news is he's listening to it now and shipping it tomorrow 😊 
LTA ZOTL 10 Mk ii versus Pass XA30.5
Two great amps! I'd go with the LTA since you have a PASS.Ya know a different flavor  
Time to upgrade - need advice - budget $7,500
I would upgrade to this. call mark and see if he can add the orchid dac at a discount. my .02https://www.lineartubeaudio.com/products/bundle-z10-integrated-amplifier-spatial-audio-m5-sapphire-s... 
Bookself speaker for Luxman 590 axII
I heard the Rosso Fiorentino - Pienza this past weekend with a class A 35 watt tube amp and it was wonderful.  
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^ I bet it will be great! And thanks for the recommends on the upgrading the DAChopefully turnaround will be quick - I miss listening to it and seeing it on the console  
Highly efficient speakers to pair with my SET amp
What does Betsy like about Bob's sound?  
Need a new DAC
if it must be solid state, than mojo audio Mystique v3! nice gear btw 
Turntable for a Newbie!
Vpi traveler 2 (discontinued) is a nice option for a TT for under 1k. I prefer over the pioneer plx1000, which is pretty darn nice. I dig the sound of belt driven rigs. If you can spring the for newer technics 1200gr seems to be the table to get u... 
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After a chat I went free usbduelundz-foilfurutechiso feet Vlad did say the duelund caps are twice as much $$$ but don't offer twice the performance, however they are certainly a better cap and if it's in the budget  to do it.  
Another new DAC: Audio Mirror
Vlad recommends free USB and.......2,3, and 5 as the best bang for the buck. He also knows I am a modest spender. Anyway I can't lose!