jond

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How Much Do Aesthetics Factor Into Your Decisions?
Sound over aesthetics with the exception of speakers something that prominent in my room has to look good to me. The rest of my gear I would call industrial un-chic. ;)  
What do you know about a WESTERN ELECTRIC 86-A amp ??
Yeah not sure about 9/10 considering that age it's untested and also the chassis is quite rusty. But I agree with @larryi I'd take it someplace like Deja Vu and get it up and running in as close to original shape as possible.  
Duelund speaker cable gauge for my system?
Yes you have a very complicated system knowing what it is would help very much and obviously high sensitivity horns are very sensitive to amplification.  
What do you know about a WESTERN ELECTRIC 86-A amp ??
Good luck finding 300A tubes for it! I hope the tubes are strong if you plan on using it. I'm sure it's worth a lot if you decide to sell it. It's likely not many have been privileged to hear this amp or asses it's sound quality.  
Anyone buy one yet? Thoughts?
@designsfx Nope this is the text of the ad: Currently, the DENAFRIPS engineering team is actively working on expanding the streaming service support for the ARCE streamer. They aim to include services like Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, and othe... 
Is My Tube Amp Unfixable? Help Needed
Anything for which parts are available can be repaired. 😉  
Well built, aesthetically pleasing wooden cabinets
I like my Audio Note cabinets birch ply and very high quality veneer. I have a thing for rectangular boxes however may not be to everyones taste. 😝  
Ohm for Sale
I think we will see this kind of thing a lot in the coming years the market is changing and getting more competitive. That said Ohm makes a pretty unique product and has a great track record the right owner could make it a winner again I'd imagine.  
If you want lame advice DON'T do this!
If we stopped giving each other well intentioned but useless advice on their systems here the forum would wither away and die. 🤣  
Anyone buy one yet? Thoughts?
It seems insane to release a streamer that doesn't natively support streaming services.  
About ready to give up on Roon and my streamer
Does Sonnet have their own control app or can you use UPNP/DLNA apps like Logitech Media Server?  
Anyone else get burned Boltz
That's a bummer agd101 I used Boltz CD racks years ago didn't really love the design but they were certainly well built. I hope they sort you out or get you a refund.  
Why Don’t You Post Your System on Your Profile?
@kota1 just my brandy collection and yes I do.  
Why Don’t You Post Your System on Your Profile?
Very nice system @nonoise thanks for reposting your pics!  
Besides Krell XD amps, who makes "smart home" friendly amp, IP control, Telenet, RS232?
@bulldogger Aragon and Acurus are actually the same company or at least started out that way.