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Best Receiver for “Mid-Fi” System?
+1 Yamaha flagship (RX-A3080) for $1200 I own one. The built in streamer / DAC is decent and supports Tidal/Qobuz, SXM radio. It currently drives a dedicated surround system, but previously it was in a combined 2 channel and 5.2 channel system  ... 
Any modern rock recommendations?
Great thread... Dirty Knobs Marty Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives    
Flatscreen between speakers
@newton_john Although I no longer have a TV between speakers, I did for several years, and it was quite close to the wall and above the main speakers. Covering the TV significantly improved stereo imaging. I also have an acoustic guitar in the r... 
Cayin, Line Magnetic, and Willsenton with 805 Feedback
My experience with LM was positive. But I owned the LM-88IA. Build quality is very good. When I was ready to move on, it sold quickly and made room for a Raven Osprey which was awesome but obviously more $$$ ive now moved on to SS based on speake... 
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
Congratulations on your 1st post being a big hit!  Although it did take you 5 years to come up with it. Now let's see your virtual system!        
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
Do any others on here have a similar artist, or artists that can trigger the same physical reaction? No. But this thread that's starts with a negative connotation does. 13 pages and counting. Misery loves company I guess.  
SDV 3100 HV owners
I'm curious what speakers you are driving and also what are your goals for switching the amp? I own a PA 3100 HV driving Harbeth 40.3 XDs and I'm really happy with the pairing. Warm and musical with what seems like unlimited headroom, however my ... 
Flatscreen between speakers
Hope it works out...let is know  
...they're back....
@saugertiesbob The music category is generally pretty informative (for me).  Although I dislike fundamentally negative threads like "Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?" Who cares?  
Flatscreen between speakers
Fortunately I no longer have a flat screen between my speakers sharing stereo and surround sound. But when I did, I used a double-sided quilted black cover from https://www.digitaldeckcovers.com/ $110 delivered. It helped a lot and was easy to dea... 
Bass Traps
I realize you have stated this, but if there is any way to get the Sound Blocks on the rear wall/corners try it. (I also have 4)  
Garrard 301 - Project
Based on my experience, I won’t be buying anything from Aric Audio (new or used).  duly noted!  
Garrard 301 - Project
PS. @noromance the Aric does look really interesting.  
Garrard 301 - Project
@lalitk I forgot  - the Mullard’s are marked 12AX7 not any of the variants suggested. @lewm Brent Jesse has various Amperex/BB available, yes they are expensive but I trust him in terms of authenticity.  I disagree on the value proposition thoug... 
Garrard 301 - Project
I have not tried the bugle boy or tungsram but I might try and get a pair of the Bugle Boy’s or Some nice Brimar’s. The Mullard’s I have are 1950s halo getter long plates.  I put them back in my DAC after listening to the Sovtek LPS for a few day...