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Tube Amp, Preamp upgrades -- what did you do that improved your units?
Major auditory gripe is that I listen to internet radio or Qobuz and the recording is what seems to change the listening experience!ya can’t win! 
Tube Amp, Preamp upgrades -- what did you do that improved your units?
One time I had a Dynaco 70 redone and it was out so long that I forgot what it sounded like prior to the rehabilitation!however when I re tubed a Primaluna amp and pre amp same day I could hear the difference!Auditory memory!!!! 
One big reason why brick and mortar high end audio dealers struggle.
When I go “shopping” for costly good I make sure that I do not wear an expensive watch or shoes and what goes in between follows suite!that allows me to decide not the sales force as to what I purchase!one time a auto salesman looked at me and poi... 
Best Integrated that you've heard under $5k
I just got a Peachtree nova 150its unrealive used  separates for 50 yrs and  just love the sound of the nova 150spending more is not always the ansits hard to decide esp with v few audio salons to visit! 
Looking for a SS integrated Amplifier recommendation going into a new system
All this gear is great but room acoustics will make or break any system. I have owned BoulderBellesDynacoMcintoshPeachtreeArcamand I would suggest consider service toomy latest experience I was with Peachtree and service is excellent Any of the ab... 
Looking for a SS integrated Amplifier recommendation going into a new system
Hihard to select these days I just changed from 50 yrs of separates topeachTree nova 150 and am v v v pleased.no excessive heat since it’s class D!not my first class D system!the customer service is excellent as well!the unit has great sound not b... 
Leak Stereo 130 vs Peachtree Audio Nova500
Just got a Peachtree Nova 150i just love it post two weeks it opened upgreat low endsuperb sound stagenot hotLove the class D not my first class D but my bestzero fatigueyou may? Miss the the power of the novaheadroom pays off  
How much does power amplifier really matter comparing to other hi-fi components?
Don’t feel higher cost is needed to have a great listening environment. My last and current set up cost a mere fraction of the previous setups this one superseded the others by far  
How much does power amplifier really matter comparing to other hi-fi components?
and then there is room acoustics good luck  
How much does power amplifier really matter comparing to other hi-fi components?
My recsPeachtree Nova 150 ( 150 for 8 and 250 watts for 4 ohms) clean power Great  sound stage!I am using a pair of Elac 2,0/6.2 bookshelf speakers designed by Andrew Jones and are unreal for the price- Jones designed for TAD Pioneer etcThese spea... 
How much does power amplifier really matter comparing to other hi-fi components?
Don’t be fooled by high pricesome superb gear out now for little compared to the pastconsider Classic D amp- on my second and thrilled and the room does not cook! 
How much does power amplifier really matter comparing to other hi-fi components?
Speaker amp match is criticaldont skimp on power call manufacturer of amplifier to discuss speakers that is what I did and it workedbeen  been using separates fir 50 yearsjust went integrated so happy! 
Would Appreciate Advice Before I Buy
Are the speakers and amp a good match power/sensitivity/impedance wise?klipsch are bright I’m a Jazz fan and using Elac 2.0/6.2 set and a set of EPOS Epic 2 speakers- Just gotPeachtree Nova 150 - unreal match I got lucky but did my homework call t... 
Speaker and amp pairing
Try EPOS  speakers efficient and very clear ! 
Speaker and amp pairing
I’m running to sets of speakers one is 92 and the other is 87dBSPL @ 2.83v Using a Peachtree nova 150- lots of power  both sets of speakers do well with this amplifier.Do not skimp on power - what a difference