jperry

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Let’s share the music that gives us the chills every time.
Lorena McKennitt - The Old WaysMy favorite version is on Nights from the AlhambraThere is a studio version on The VisitorThe beauty of both her voice and the lyrics is stunninghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueIA3keZsvk&ab_channel=IskariotLobo... 
Need a new amp
I have heard the Line Magnetic amp you mention and a few other Line Magnetic amps with the GE Reference speakers.I think the make a great match. 
Equal $$ for Phono OR Streaming?
@hilde45 Thanks for your comment. Take a look at my system and it will give you additional context for my comments. As you will see I am primarily analog focused in my system, with the digital streaming a new addition. I tried digital streaming a ... 
Equal $$ for Phono OR Streaming?
Thanks for posting this thread. Very interesting and the discussion has thankfully remained civil, which is very refreshing. I have a few thoughts which I wanted to share.I have digital front end components (not including cables) right in the pric... 
Recommendations for modern integrated with tone & balance controls other than Mcintosh
Luxman 
Schiit customer service seems poor
What was your question and additional response?Maybe someone here can provide you additional information.P.S. Speaking humans are an expensive luxury that is not available when you are selling product as inexpensive as Schitt. 
Fair Asking Price for a
I think that is a good deal.I sold a Basis 2000 in 09/2015 for $1,100 and included a Basis branded Rega tonearm.The best tonearm to put on that table is a Basis Vector, based on my experience. 
The best cost no object tube DAC
I have only heard a few DACs.  NAGRA HD DAC X https://www.nagraaudio.com/product/hd-dac-x/I would pair it with an Innuos Statement music serverhttps://parttimeaudiophile.com/2020/04/26/innuos-statement-music-server-review/ I did hear these two to... 
Best cost no object tube phono
Here is another phono stage worthy of consideration. Not tube thoughhttps://www.lejonklou.com/products/singularity/ 
The problem with the speaker industry
Watch this guy. Maybe you can be friends.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GmOUb5ITP4&ab_channel=Audioholics 
Suggest one obsure album we all should hear
The Keef Hartley Band "Halfbreed" It was voted number 3 in the All-Time 50 Long Forgotten Gems from Colin Larkin's All Time Top 1000 Albums  
Best cost no object tube phono
Also, Miyajima makes a SUT that would presumably be a perfect match with your cartridge.Using that you would only need a MM phono stage or could use a MM phono input.Your dealer may have the SUT in stock or a loaner if he caries the Miyajima cartr... 
Best cost no object tube phono
OP,There are a few threads on this. As Raul points out it is very difficult to get very low noise in an all tube phono stage. Most phono stages use a SUT or FET for gain in front of the tube amplification. That being said, there is something about... 
If you hopped into your time machine and brought back audio gear- what would it be?
Western Electric. Almost anything 
Takedown of pricey servers, streamers OCD HiFi guy
I would be more interested in this if he knew that the bill on his hat goes in front.