lradder

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Digital Music sounds too bright?
Buy a very good DAC. 
Is it possible to buy a decent tube amplifier in the $2000-3000 range?
I own the Rogue Cronus Magnum II with KT-120 Tubes. For $2,495.00 you can't beat this amp. Sounds much more like a $5,000.00 to $8,000.00 amp and the KT-120's will drive many speaker varieties with ease. 
what speakers to buy
Hey Soundwatts...Glad I'm not alone in the appreciation! In addition, I have a PS Audio NuWave DAC, A Bluesound Vault 2 Streamer/Storage, an Audioquest Niagara 1000 Conditioner, and various Audioquest Cables and Rocket 88 Speaker Cables. 
what speakers to buy
I certainly have no argument with Focal speakers. However, I own a Rogue Cronus Magnum II, and I have them paired with Sonus Faber Venere 2.5's. It's an extremely strong match at a good bit less expense then Focal Utopias. And don't just take my w... 
from Sphinx to Cronus Magnum?
I have a good history with this discussion. I have progressed through the Sphinx, then on to the Sphinx V2, and now I own the Cronus Magnum II. While I appreciated all that the Sphinx V1 and V2 had to offer, I must rave about the improved sound, s...