maholl50

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My last Integrated Amp: $5-10,000?
Ditto on the Luxman   
Integrated Amp Suggestions
Luxman?  
Most beautiful turntable under $5k
I just bought a GoldNote Giglio / Walnut with the Donatello cartridge. It was a little over 5K but love the look  
McIntosh -- good for show, not for sound, says dealer
 Hey.. It's one guy's opinion. I had a McIntosh amp and preamp for 25 years that sadly didn't survive the Harvey flood and I wish I still had them.  
Advice for Amp to Drive Klipsch Forte IVs
I’ve used the following amps with the Heresy IV’s: Luxman 505uXII, Pass INT25 and the Luxman SQN150. The small Luxman Tube amp sounded great. I just rotated the Pass with the Heresy’s and personally like the Luxman 505uXII better. Just fyi it see... 
How much gear do you own?
2amps 4 sets of speakers  1 streamer 1CD 1 turntable  1 headphones   
What are you using as a streamer? Constructive feedback please.
Using a Cambridge Azur 851N. it's about $1500. I'm currently rotating amps and speakers:  Pass Int-25 / Luxman 505 uXII  with  Harbeth SHL5 plus HD / Klipsch HeresyIV / Dynaudio Heritage Special.   
Solid state amp recommendations for Maggies?
I've enjoyed my LRS with a Luxman 505uXII ,added Magna Risers.  
Recommendations for cables based on components
Hey, thanks so much for your response. Good idea 
Tidal is corrupt
I used to have tidal but they push too much hip hop / rap for my taste. 
New Dynaudio Heritage Special..?..!
I just acquired a preowned PASS INT-25 and am enjoying the Heresy IV’s that were previously  driven by a Luxman SQ-N150.I know nothing about the Heritage Specials but at7K I’m wondering what other bookshelf speakers in the 5-7 K range might be an ... 
Where are the young audiophiles?
I got hooked as a senior in HS. Working my butt off to buy my first system I bought marantz, dual and  AR. Next was McIntosh, Empire and Maggie’s. Raising kids took priority over my sound system but  I never lost the love of good music and hi fide... 
Spotify - Cambridge Azur 851N
 Hey thanks for the tips.  
The Best Live Recordings on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc6izYdLhNECaro Emerald 
Luxman tonality
I’ve got a 505uXII and just acquired a SQ-N150 that  I’m using with  Klipsch heresyIV’s and just enjoying the sh*t out of the system. In fact the more I play the better they sound. Amp or speakers break in or both?Neutral, IMO. For what it’s worth...