kennyc

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DAC suggestions?
2.3 Doge 7 MkII tube DAC               2.6 Ferrum Wandla - HR competes w 10k DACs       +1.2 HYPSOS power supply  2.7 LAiV Harmony DAC 3.0 Musician Aquarius - sounds like a $5k DAC 4.0 Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC 4.3   Denafrips Terminator ... 
How old is too old?
I see some interesting things that I would love to have, but many are 10 to 20+ years old.  We ALL see things we’d love to have- that’s what endangers our wallets. Bottom line, it’s your money- what would please YOU  more: Buy, hold, store,... 
Tannoy or Volti
I disagree that Volti is merely a lateral move- I believe that they are sonically superior to Klipsch and less colored as I have demoed both at several audio shows.  Volti designs their speakers to compete/beat Klipsch offerings.  I own the Volti ... 
Upgrade from Joseph Audio Pearls?
Some speakers may have a clear upgrade path, like moving up Sonus Faber’s or Magico’s product line.  Others, seems it’s not so clear/easy like musical speakers like Joseph Audio or Devore O/96  
Upgrade from Joseph Audio Pearls?
+1 @soix   
Vinyl that is impossible to find
+1 Discogs - best and easiest place to find vinyl and digital media recordings   
Does anyone on AG truly care anymore about objectivity & sincerity of Magazine reviews?
Magazines are for entertaining enjoyment. If you like, you can buy. If not…. Buying the magazine then bemoaning that it doesn’t meet one’s personal standard… Life’s too short  
Has anyone had problems getting their money refunded by The Music Room?
Best we can do is speculate.  Resolving requires @tubes21 (the only with the authority) to contact both TMR and his bank to clear up the payment processing problem.  Otherwise maybe work out another method of receiving payment.  
And a Happy 4th to all!
Happy 4th of July!   Grateful to those who against great odds sacrificed much so that we can live and enjoy the freedoms we have today   
Reciever for Martin Logan Source speakers-Two channel
+1 @yogiboy Outlaw Audio Also maybe consider Wired 4 Sound Mint   
Finally up and playing
Nice audio system reflecting great well thought out choices for quality components.  Congrats! I did nearly the same thing- built a near end-game system from scratch then adjust components later.  Just moved, will soon be setting up my audio chains  
Vimberg has a bookshelf coming out
+1 @roxy54 - making a conclusive comparative claim without the actual comparison  
Cartridge and/or phono stage upgrades
+1 @tablejockey @viridian  @theflattire   
Looking for SPU tonearm
SPU tonearms: Entry : Schlick, GrooveMaster II Significant step up: Ikeda 407, SME 3012 Best: Glanz  
Where to start upgrading?
Both an amp and a turntable+cart would yield “significant” sonic benefits. A significant turntable+cart upgrade is ~3-5k, but ann amp upgrade likely best sonic upgrade choice.