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Suggestions for a Phono Preamp.
Ron at New Record Day did a review of the LOUNGE phono amp...said it was more musical than units much much more expensive. Made by hand by Robert in LA,Ca.  call him . this unit plays georgeous music and plays way beyond what you'd expect out of a... 
Axpona 2022 what impressed you?
I had the same opinion when I first saw him on you tube....but after you watch his demos .....he's very sincere and I've grown to enjoy his upfront honesty. Love him or hate him...He is interesting and very dedicated to the helping out of people d... 
Competitive class D amp suggestions
For high efficient speakers the Mono blocks and for medium to lower efficient speakers , get the Ultra Starkrimson ...according to Leo at Orchard Audio....  And he always answers the phone....  
Competitive class D amp suggestions
For $1600 get the Orchard Audio GAN mono blocks...TAS budget product of the Year....For $3500 get the Jeff Roland GAN amp....Both fantastic use of the new GAN Technology.   
Too many choices for R2R DACS--opinions appreciated
R2R Is the most "musical....You have all good choices. Denafrips makes you forget about your gear and just enjoy the music. Beautiful....  
How do you make a final decision on a DAC
For Rock and Roll....blues and jazz, the Denafrips / Tekton combo is balls to the wall. I like the R2R DACS...I think they are the most musical....Like others have said....order the Ares 2 for $800. If you like the R2R sound......you can sell the ... 
Axpona 2022 what impressed you?
Mikey was not impressed.(1118) Why Audio Trade Shows are LAME !! - YouTube  
Songs that sound like Dylan
Early Dylan does lyrics like no other human being...The Highway 61 era was genius!  
Issue with new Denefrips Pontus
Alvin...the 1 st to respond....Great customer support! My Ares 2 DAC is awsome....  
Go Ahead and Laugh at Me
Had 2 bad Topping DACS  ...no more.  
Pass INT-25 better than Wilsenton R8?
I'm wondering if I get the XA-25 and use my Belles Aria Integrated's pre- out into the XA-25...if that will sound as good as the INT-25.  
Most impressive small footprint speaker
Quad 21L......Birdseye piano finish...$1000 
2000-2500 USD budget for an integrated amplifier. Do amplifiers sound the same? :)
Lovin' the "handmade" Belles Aria @$2100....Tube sound with Grunt! Beautiful. 
What’s your vote for the most ridiculous, overpriced, and useless tweak?
The cheapest tweak that makes a standard CD sound like an SACD...Spray Armorall on the silver side and wipe it off. Then play. This fills in the microscopic pits in the surface and lessens the laser diffusion....More info comes off the CD . It works!