mapman

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RMAF 2016................Boenicke W5
They look like very nice speakers for the size. But perhaps the most expensive that size I know of. Certainly not paltry. Sounds like marketing. I’d have to have a very small room to consider anything that size. Maybe with subs. Or for low level l... 
Headphone or Rig?
Two different ways of listening each with unique benefits.   Take your pick.   I choose both.  
Should I really, really buy a Berkeley Reference DAC...Testify!
I would not buy any uber expensive dac before first trying other highly regarded products that cost less first.  Take you pick.  There are many very good ones out there these days.    It's increasingly becoming the norm not the exception.   
RMAF 2016................Boenicke W5
$3600 paltry for speakers that size?  Really?  That got my attention.  
Putting together a system...looking for some suggestions
Bluetooth support is a very nice feature for an Integrated amp these days. 
Finally stepping into the hobby after 30 years of watching from the sidelines
Nice aesthetic with the vintage marantz and blue zus for sure.   Should sound very nice together.  Always good to have a spare no matter what.    How about some pics when all set up?   
Would you go all 1 brand for electronics?
Bel Canto for ss and arc for tubes.  
Finally stepping into the hobby after 30 years of watching from the sidelines
Blue Zu's sound like a nice pick.   Congrats. 
Finally stepping into the hobby after 30 years of watching from the sidelines
Does not surprise me at all that the newer Peachtree amps are top performers and for very reasonable cost.   
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Seinfeld.  
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Groundhog Day.   
Are there any active DC area audio groups/clubs/etc ? (I am in Reston)
Where and what time? 
MBL omnidirectional speakers. How do they sound ?
jon,That’s my personal experience only of course. It is an acquired taste, not for everyone obviously. YMMVBut good radials/omnis like mbl or OHM are worth a try for those just not finding the complete answer with more conventional designs and wil... 
Anyone with Benchmark ABH2?
Got a limited sample at Capital Audiofest.  Thumbs up. 
MBL omnidirectional speakers. How do they sound ?
Yep it can be an acquired taste in that its not what most are used to hearing at home but once one gets a proper taste of good omni/radial speaker sound, its hard to ever go back and be 100% satisfied. Beware!