kennyc

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Perlisten S5t
+1 @rpeluso - the OP asked about sound quality.  After reading numerous positive reviews, I hope to someday demo the Perlisten S7t.    
Wall outlets
  @erik_squires , it never occurred to me to clean my non-audio outlets metal contacts. Thanks. I plan to upgrade to Furutech GTX-D Rhodium outlet, then maybe QSA (Quantum Science Audio) afterwards.  
Speaker that are 'KEEPERS" for the long haul!!!
My 100db Volti Rival until I lose interest in trying out flea watt amps.   Mofi Sourcepoint 10 - concentric driver designed by speaker guru Andrew Jones.    
Need Input on Higher End Soundbars
Congrats on your new soundbar. I'll probably upgrade my soundbar to the Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6.  I'm hoping it'll be satisfying enough to avoid purchasing a multi-speaker surround system.  
Best USB cable upgrade for around $1000
@lalitk +1 for Sablon and FTA Calisto  
A Story about a Defective Signature Platinum
@mijostyn  I hope you soon find a reasonable solution.   
"SPECS, ATTRIBUTES OR CHARACTERISTICS OF AN INTEGRATED AMP TO CONSIDER"
... matching it with speakers used in their system... @joscow  Your speaker's sensitivity spec should give you an idea of the minimum amount of amplification you need to power your speakers.  Also, check out what the manufacturer recommends.  ... 
Dr. Feickert Analogue Woodpecker turntable
Congratulations. Great to hear good news. Thanks for sharing.  
Am I broken? Am I stuck? Do I have to return my audiophile card now?
@bigfatpaulie  The stars are aligned, I'd say for for it - make a check by your bucket list.  Seems no downside plus significant upside.  Worse case you can always go back to the Sabrinas, nothing is in stone.  
Wilson Sasha V
The updated midrange in the Sasha V is the same used in Wilson’s top models.  Kudos to Wilson making their top midrange available at a lower price point.   
Coincident Frankenstein 300b Stereo Amp
I have the Coincident Frankenstein 300b MkII, but they are not yet hooked up to my Volti Rival speakers which are 100db efficient. I choose the 300b tube because that’s the tube most seem found of. I choose the Coincident Frankenstein because of t... 
How good is Aesthetix audio?
Aesthetix audio is an established company with a long time reputation of high quality components.  There are plenty of positive reviews, but not as much lately as the press usually covers newer released products.  
What speaker could safely be ordered without hearing it first?
MBL 101e mk2 would be my best guess at a speaker most liked and least disliked if heard based on many very positive reviews and live demos at audio shows.  Requires ample amplification.    
DAC Under $3000
Perhaps Doge: https://doge.audio/product-category/tube-dac/  
What speaker could safely be ordered without hearing it first?
None can be ordered “safely”.  Speakers are part of an audio chain whose job is to create “subjectively” pleasing music.  I’ve spent years demoing the best speakers I could find, then tried to replicate the favored sound within my budget.     If ...