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What bass-litmus-test music do you take to auditions?
I would add Mac Miller - “Complicated”  
What bass-litmus-test music do you take to auditions?
@devinplombier the bass player on Goat Rodeo Sessions is Edgar Meyer.  Check out his credits on All Music, he’s played on a lot of great recordings. kn  
What bass-litmus-test music do you take to auditions?
Here are some songs I am currently using for this purpose.  A mix of acoustic and amplified music. Goat Rodeo Sessions - Goat Rodeo Jacob Collier - Overture (From Djesse Vol. 1) Josh Stone - I’ve Fallen In Love With You Lizzo - Tempo Piltch &... 
Exceding recommended power rating
I have ruined some tweeters before by over powering some bookshelf speakers and trying to use them outdoors as a PA system for a rugby party.  Don’t try that. kn  
Matching a amplifier to speakers
@twangy57 that’s great!  Enjoy.  
Matching a amplifier to speakers
Here is a discussion on Agon about this model Krell comparing it to a Coda amp.  Both were complimented in the thread: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/krell-duo-175xd  
Matching a amplifier to speakers
@twangy57 gosh, higher input impedance, doubles power into 4 ohms.  I am thinking maybe this would work well with your pre and your speakers: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisba7i0-krell-duo-175-xd-stereo-power-amplifier-black-excellent-solid... 
Sound quality differences in streamers
I have not listened carefully to many high end streamers, so I am hesitant to weigh in directly on @kckrs’ question. But I have generally learned to trust the ears and collective opinion of people on Audiogon who have spent countless hours and dol... 
Matching a amplifier to speakers
@twangy57 I might suggest this: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisbdfg8-audio-research-vt200-mkii-power-amplifier-silver-pre-owned-tube I have no connection to this seller, just seems like it would fit the bill. kn  
Whats playing on your system today?
+1 for Rage Against The Machine right now.  
Matching a amplifier to speakers
@twangy57 you’ve gotten some good suggestions so far.  I don’t hoe you could go wrong with a Pass Labs amp.  Some solid state amps that I suggest pair well with Dynaudio speakers include amps from Moon, Primare and Plinius, and can be found used f... 
Yes, digital cables matter too
@jymc I am just reporting what we found with a relatively quick test with an optimized midfi system in a purpose built room.  The differences between coax cables were obvious using the Node and Chord DAC.  This was with an after market power cable... 
Picking speakers 3000-5000 budget
@twangy57 great choice!  I will be interested to hear about your amp selection and journey through set up.  Enjoyable thread.  
Whats playing on your system today?
sara k. - HELL OR HIGH water London Grammar - Truth Is A Beautiful Thing Gretchen Parlato - Flor   The sara k. album is one of the best produced and recorded albums I have ever heard (listening to 24/44.1 file).  
Chinese DAC's
@ghdprentice +2