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Headphones vs full range speakers
I have used Focal Chorus 836VW for a long time as front speakers. Now , they are used as rears in my HT system.  They are much too good for that specific use , but  I would not have had much if I had sold theme to buy averadge speakers for rears.  
Headphones vs full range speakers
I know now that @mahgister is not a young chicken , but his ears must be quite good. I have Focal Clear with Pro-Ject Headbox DS2 and I enjoy theme a lot. When getting old and your ears go down , I think that highend headphone makes a lot on se... 
Have you ever been turned off by an Arrogant Dealer? Thoughts
I was going to help a freind moving and I knew I had lots of time in front of me so I brougt with me , my McIntosh MC8027 power Amp. ( front glass screen broken ) for repair by this dealer new to me. I parked my rusty pickup truck in front of his... 
Have you ever been turned off by an Arrogant Dealer? Thoughts
Not everybody is built to work with public. And , salemen must interact with all sort people . How much time , would you spend with someone with ragged cloths , asking about laws informations in front of your office door ? Next time you go to ... 
Suggestions for high efficiency speakers?
Cube nenuphar speakers Decware zen triod amp Look at the Cube Nenuphar thread  https://www.stereophile.com/content/gramophone-dreams-46-decware-zen-triode-amplifier https://www.stereophile.com/content/gramophone-dreams-46-decware-zen-tri... 
Headphone for multi-use
I own an older version, they are finehttps://www.psbspeakers.com/wireless-headphones/ 
What's up with Vinnie Rossi L2i SE?
It should be availlable, begining of January ( Canada )My dealer told me he had an audition yesterday ( November 3 ) atthe distributer location  ( Canada )I have been told that rolling tubes is no problemLooking at the pics , I do not know how. 
Suggestions for contemporary Jazz CD's
https://youtube.com/watch?v=KpLYqdUgzFc&feature=sharehttps://www.discogs.com/fr/artist/3313874-François-Bourassa-Quartet 
Integrated Amp or preamp to separate Lumin T2 from home theater system
You can use the Lumin T2 with your Sim 330 ( Leedh volume control)And use the RCA inputs of the Sim 330 with the Anthem receiverBut do not forget to put the jumpers on the XLR inputs of the Sim 330  each time you change sources . If I understand t... 
Integrated Amp or preamp to separate Lumin T2 from home theater system
Maybe take a look at this integrated with HTBhttps://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisacd30-kinki-studio-ex-m1-stereo-integrated-amplifier-exm1-remot...The sound of your Lumin will be better for music(XLR)Your Anthem receiver will use RCA inputs.( Byp... 
Considering adding a dedicated 2 channel preamp in setup?
Depends on your budget.But the new Aragon Tungsten preamp. should be one to look at.It has a DSP . I think their ASPEQT room calibrator will work with it. 
Are Pre-Amps necessary?
https://soundcloud.com/johnhdarko/whats-the-deal-with-pre-amplifiersFrom Vinnie Rossi  Podcast 
Need Help with Recommendation for Amps
You are about 30000$  with this set up. 
Need Help with Recommendation for Amps
Why don’t you stick with  StormAudio for your multi channels poweramplifires for your 8 speakers :  PA 8 Ultra MK2For your front speakers , 2   Aragon Titanium mono blocks power amplifiersFor your center  :  Schitt  Vidar  in bridged mode 
Integrated amp recommendation for Focal 1038
I have once paired Focal speakers with Rotel gears and it was very good.https://darko.audio/2021/06/rotel-ra-1592mkii-integrated-amplifier-review/