joey_v

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Has anyone made the jump to $uper High end and were disappointed?
@whatjd Please explain. 
Has anyone made the jump to $uper High end and were disappointed?
People who are really up in rarified air don't take the time to post on audiogon.  ON the other hand, we (here on audiogon) are a group made of individuals who place importance on value at their respective price points/budgets.  
Has anyone made the jump to $uper High end and were disappointed?
Another thing I want to bring up is there is typically a dissonance between system improvement and musical enjoyment.And this has financial ramifications also.Yes you can buy the best amp and you might have a better soundstage and imaging, but doe... 
Has anyone made the jump to $uper High end and were disappointed?
Ok Ill bite. I don’t think my system is super high end, compared to others on Audio Aficionado, but I’ll give you insight into some of the pieces I have. Because this thread is asking about pricing, I will include prices as well. Speakers: BW 802D... 
Magico S5 Speaker - SET UP ADVICE PLEASE - Tow-In - Etc.
Try a tube preamp.  Please. 
Wilson Sasha 2 Pre owned?
I would go with used Sasha 2. 
Cary SLP 05 - When To Replace Tubes?
I believe that is correct.  
PassLabs 350.8 versus Ayre MXR Twenty
Not heard the mxr 20 in my system.  Never heard pass 350.8 but heard xs300.i have the Boulder 2060 like cycles.  I understand what he means, turn up the volume and the Boulder expands the stage and moves objects towards you rather than just making... 
Not Enough Options for Auditioning Speakers
@mobiusmu Too bad you're not close to me, otherwise you could hear my 802d3 and Olympica 3.. I agree it is difficult to demo everything that you're interested in.  Been there and done that. 
Have you ever met another audiogon member in person?
I have met Albert porter.  Otherwise on audioaficionado I have formed a local Dallas club. 
Shipping large speakers
For me if you have the contact, Adcom freight on pallet strapped and wrapped.no question. 
CARY SLP05 - tube configuration?
@mikey8811 how are you running 4 grey glass in 1-4?  That would mean that you have it along the entire front row, and then on the left-most of the rear row. 
CARY SLP05 - tube configuration?
I placed a Philips miniwatt in for the rectifier and it made a good difference.  No experience with mullards. 
CARY SLP05 - tube configuration?
The EH has an immediacy that I like... I need to find a better version of it but with the same sound characteristic 
CARY SLP05 - tube configuration?
I gotta play with tubes again.  I wonder if there's a better combo in my arsenal than the dual popes in xlr and then a mix of 2 popes and 2 EH in the four left.