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What news in 2023 struck you?
Buying an Aavik (Pascal module) class D Integrated and finally realizing a musical ability to translate an electronic signal into pure, You are there,  Live Music like never experienced before with ANY speaker you own. Incredible.  
Need a new integrated, what say you?
I have the Belles Aria....Beautiful...1600 dollars will sell.  
Upgrading cd player
@tattooedtrackman .....About 2 years ago I bought a Schiit LOKI Mini for $149.....I loved it, bought a 2nd. one for a bedroom system....fantastic piece for the money...I use it on a $20K system...I DON'T EQ my SYSTEM....I EQ my RECORDINGS......the... 
Ideas for Pre/Power $9000?
Synergy is more important than how much $ you spend.  ALWAYS go with a Good tube preamp and a decent SS amplifier and you'll never look back.  
Focal Sopra n1 - mids are a bit recessed compared to Lumina IIs
I own the wonderful and highly valued Borresen X3's and they told me 500 hours is needed of burn in...They're correct ...between 300 and 500 was a Big difference. Consider those at 11K from a company that makes half million dollar speakers. they a... 
Upgrading cd player
I'm looking to buy the MQ 112 this weekend.......Do you like it?  I sent back the Schiit Loki Max......didn't care for it.  
New Generation Class D - AGD Audion Mkiii upgrade
 GaN FET’s don’t need 100 of hours of break in. I proved this at friends home a while ago. @rajugsw You’re funny.......Any true audiophile knows that electronics Always improve after an initial burn in.....gear, cables....even your 4 K TV....you ... 
How long does it take your tube amp to warm up?
30 minutes...and 30 minutes to warm up and expand the voice coils in your speakers...... after 30 minutes of Playing, you should have the optimum sound that your system will produce.  
Resolving CD Transports Crowd Sourcing
VRDS Teac transport for front loader.......CEC TL5 for top loader. Made in JAPAN....I love mine! Jay's is also good but made in China.  
help choosing a turn table
I had Rega....don't like it. Get one with auto lift when the record is over....thank me later.  
Have you found your "End-Game" speakers yet? I have. And it feels so good!!!
Borresen makes a very compelling case !  
Does a particular musician’s songwriting and artistry speak to you above all others?
I'll second Jackson Browne....and Mark Knopfler.......Exceptional  !!  
A reasonably priced DAC upgrade from Schiit Gumby
Audio Mirror Toubadour IV-SE.....The Most musical sounding tube R2R DAC on the market for 3K  
Have you found your "End-Game" speakers yet? I have. And it feels so good!!!
"Endgame" simply means end of the spending....there's Always something Better out there!!  
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
Any piece of equipment that improves the music to YOUR EARS is a good piece....My system is $30 K and I use a LOKI MINI when I need to for certain recordings that need a little EXTRA something......EQ's don't improve your hi end system.....they im...