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kairosman

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I'm never going to hear a megaspeaker in a good room am I?
Hifi porn for oligarchs and plutocrats seems the direction many good companies are aiming for increasingly. Real estate too, just google "castles for sale" and you will see what I mean. Our hobby is not seemingly immune from the unfolding tragedy ... 
I really wanted to dislike D'Agostino
Ditto on the CODA, great value for made in the USA heavyweight gear with a 10 year warranty.  
Am I too big of a jerk,even for audiogon?
@erik I am still staggered by the raw insecurities masquerading as arrogance revealed on the Tekton Moab thread which you exploited for entertainment purposes. The sheer entertainment value of that thread puts HBO to shame. I just wish there were ... 
The most criminal practice in the speaker industry revealed!! Keep reading
Errr this Kenjit dude is screwing with you all. Even a cursory scan of his posts reveals a troll's main cues and habits, albeit he is an entertaining rather than abusive one.Funny how that isn't more obvious to everyone here, which I imagine Kenji... 
laid back stereo power amp
CODA No 8 version 2 
Streaming for beginner
The Bridge II is a Roon endpoint, but if you dont go with Roon there is Mconnect and Bubbleupn. Any of these apps interface with Qobuz or Tidal, but Roon is by far the best of them, only it requires a server core and is more expensive.AWOW once yo... 
One of the Best Stereo System in the World!
Wow man that is one dedicated audiophile. Must be single or divorced by now lol. Probably better off for it too. 
Rel vs the world
Second what dave_b saidI have the cheapest REL sub (which replaced a KEF sub) in my 3K office system, and that REL is the major reason for why that system does not make me miss my 25K main system (which does not rely on subs) while I am at work. 
Old vs New, an experience with Dynaudio.
Wow, OP, too bad your sonic nostalgia keeps you from enjoying your Contour 60s. Glad to report my broken ears are very happy with what I am told are tonally incorrect B&W 804 D3s. Sometimes ignorance is indeed bliss! 
Any advantage to Bluesound Node 2i Versus Streaming from PC
As some others have mentioned there are measureable technical reasons for why dedicated servers/streamers are better than your PC.FWIW a digital source is not any different than analog, the more money you spend and the more you research and tweak,... 
So what ever happened to Kinki Studio???
Had the Kinki monoblocks, amazing for the $, sold them to fund a new CODA amp. I am pretty sure though the Kinki designer could do a CODA knockoff for 75% less just like he did to Goldmund. Seems there are fewer and fewer US/Euro hifi manufacturer... 
Norma Audio IPA-140 integrated
Super useful review, wish there were more like this one. But the Kinki integrated mentioned is less than 3K delivered, big $ difference, the Norma should show a huge improvement instead of in just one parameter. Hard to beat the Chinese now at the... 
Bryston - Stereo or Monoblock
Bryston 7b3 is sufficient, no need for 28b3 mucho expensivo $$$There are the new Rotel Michi stero amp and monoblocks which are cheaper a bitThen there is my favorite amp manufacturer CODA, but I am biased as I own the No. 8There is a recent CODA ... 
Amp recommendations for Joseph Audio Perspectives2
SS amp with tube pre is the surest way to drive under 90db bookshelves with the proper balance for all musical genres.IMHO. 
700.00 speakers new or used
Triangle Borea 03 new, easy to drive and non fatiguing, good tone for the $.