joey_v

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How long do good speakers last?
I think you might be ok with those SF speakers.  My Olympica 3 are probably 7 years old and going strong.  I think 20 years is achievable. 
Speaker Recommendation up to 70k
I would point towards Magico.   
Dallas (Fort Worth) Audiophile Club - we meet every month or every other month
Update:Zoom 5 succesful9/27 6pSpecial guest:  Mat Weisfeld of VPI 
boulder and d'agostino
RikInteresting.  I assume this is AC in Dallas.I have the 2060.  My pre is the ARC Ref 40 and I find it to be a great pairing.  I would honestly look at the 2110 for sure as I have another local friend with the 2110 and 3060.We are also in the Dal... 
Cary Audio SLP-05 or Conrad Johnson ET7 S2
Taking the gain out of the equation led to a better sound to me, max it out.  Then play with the control got volume.   
Variations Among the Cary Audio CAD 211 Series Of Amps
I had the 211FEmy brother has it nowi do not believe it is a set ampi liked it but felt like it still missed the bass 
B&W 800 D4's, Room size, & general Q's
How has anyone heard the 800 d4s yet?  I own the 802d3 and all my local dealers don’t have d4.btw, we have similar room dimensions and I went from 802d3 to 800d3 then back to 802d3 
Record Cleaning Machines
I have the degritter, it is easy to use, and very effective. I do not have any other experience with other ultrasonics.So easy to use, my toddler can do it. 
I feel bad for GenX'ers that missed out on the 60s and 70s.
I agree with Dale above.Don’t feel bad for me and my generation. I’m under 40. I have access to all generations of music and if I like the album, I’ll get it in vinyl to listen to on my VPI Avenger Reference with Lyra Etna. I’m not sure it can get... 
I feel bad for GenX'ers that missed out on the 60s and 70s.
I feel bad for you guys.my generation has streaming and nearly unlimited data access. 
PowerBall Lottery Winner
lol I thought you had won...I have the same dreams man 
Rotel RA-1592 MK II or something else to deliver around 200W to B&W towers around $3000?
I think you would be fine with it.  Para sound HINT might be another good choice.I wrote a review on the RA1592... I have one on my sonus faber olympica 3 and I don’t have any issue. 
Turntable isolation platform Recommendations?
I have an SRA rack.  I have the VPI Avenger Reference on top.  It works really well.  Look into sra racks or platforms 
Buying used vs new?
For me, just know the source.I am less trusting of trade ins unless single owner.  I would rather buy from a trusted seller personally.  Or local.  Local is best. 
LYRA DELOS IS AMAZING!!!!
Opinion is fine.But he was not having any of the recommendations and was just bad mouthing the Delos.  Believe it or not, people read up on these major purchases and a bad thread can leave a bad taste.I followed the other thread, this guy doesn’t ...