maverick2108

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Magnepan 3.7i amp pairing
You haven't mentioned your budget but I have found the Cary Audio SLI 100 to be a fantastic combo with the Magnepans.  
What are your thoughts/opinions on the Orchard Audio Starkrimson Mono Ultra Premium
Kennyc,   Possibly but it's not just power. The SQ and the details in the midrange and high frequency were enough for me to settle with the starkrimsom. They also did a great job with the magnepans and b&w 802/805 that we tested with. In a s... 
What are your thoughts/opinions on the Orchard Audio Starkrimson Mono Ultra Premium
@maverick2108 Wow, that’s very interesting especially given the significant price difference.  Can you go into more detail as to what specifically the Orchard did better than the AGD?   The AGD was my reference for >18 months and drove all th... 
What are your thoughts/opinions on the Orchard Audio Starkrimson Mono Ultra Premium
I recently acquired the starkrimsom monoblocks V1 with upgraded 300w power supply used. I had the AGD Audions V2 in my system as reference. The orchard audio made me sell the AGD audions. I did a shootout between these amps on a number I speakers ... 
My new review for The Absolute Sound comparing AGD GAN amps with BHK300’s
I really enjoyed the review for all the info and analysis. I actually have owned the Audions for about 1 years now and have gotten the upgrade tubes as well. The claims are true and the change in the faux tubes do change the sound signature very m... 
DAC Suggestions
Merason reuss DAC!!  
Help me pick a Dac
Please take a look at Cary audio dmp650 for a 1 box solution and an outstanding DAC.  
Speaker for 11x12 room
I would recommend zU audio DWX.  https://www.zuaudio.com/loudspeakers/p/dwx    
Ruminations On CD Players
I have a Pioneer dv-48 elite CD/SACd player + Merason Frerot DAC. I can literally sing the praises of this combo. One of my close friends has the audiolab 6000 CDT+Merason Frerot DAC. Sound amazing. Well within the budget of you consider used.  
Candidates for best speakers in the $2000-5000 market
Zu audio union 6 supremes