kairosman

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Is Luxman a poor man's D'Agostino ?
@audioman58 sssshhhh not so loud man, you want to have to pay more?! 
Looking for a ‘’No braine’r Integrated amplifier under 7500 or so
The Norma and CODA integrateds mentioned previously by others are very high current, Class A to almost 20 watts, and no global feedback and ridiculous damping to kill dynamics and detail. I have the CODA No 8 amp and it is better by some margin th... 
looking for a Integrated amp $6,000 range
CODA CSiB for 6K is the best deal in hifi integrateds.18 watts of Class 8 and it doubles down its 150 watts Class A/B @ 8 ohms into 4 and 2 ohms.No global feedback so no stripping of detail or harmonics.Build quality is awesome, 10 year warranty a... 
Does it annoy you when companies don't show the internals of electronics ?
OP, as you know I am a big fan of CODA and Pass, they both LOVE to show off their internals and don't make a fuss when you pop the hood. Also Denafrips like to show you their underwear. I am of the opinion when it comes to women and hifi, date the... 
Doge 7 tube DAC
No 'doge' in this fight but ocean2059 just relayed his impressions based on the same gear in his room and seems like Jay isn't blowing smoke - or at least Jay's smoke doesn't NECESSARILY smell like BS. 
Your favorite 'concept' album
Stones' Their Satanic Majesties Request = nostalgia for acid trips. 
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!