mcgarick

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Most musical integrated amp you have heard?
NAD 3020a ASL el34 AQ1003DTAccuphase E-202 
Class D amps,bang for your buck ones
PS Audio trio A-100I will look into that some,thanks. 
Yamaha NS-690II speakers, Great or just OK?
I found a pair in good condition a 4 or 5 months ago, nothing special with tube or ss.boring sound IMO.....Well built for sure though. 
Transmission line speakers
I got them,recapped them,sanded them,finished them.WOW! is the word. 
dared vp-20 amps, any one try these?
The Dared 20 is a fun, peppy amp given you dont ask too much power out of it.The Good1.great sound!2.Nice looking...subjective.......3.made music..4.The 6L6 tube is cheap and punchy,clean tube.5.Seemed well built to me.The cables did suck some....... 
Budget minded bookshelves
Ive seen good Dahlquist's sell on Craigslist super cheap,like the 905's and such,even eBay.They are very good speakers. In fact, I would take them over many speakers, they're smooth with good bass.Just a thought. Good luck. 
Transmission line speakers
UpdateThis very nice lady in Florida gave me her IMF TLS50'sHard to believe,but true. They were the most expensive free speakers I ever had to ship! $278 bucks worth...I hope they get here in one piece.I'll update my findings with these venerable ... 
B&W Speakers
Rega ela? might be a good choice. nice tight bass control in a small room. 
Transmission line speakers
Im trying!!Im JUmping!!! 
Quicksilver amp owners
Update I'm now using the Gold Lion KT-88's to great effect with the mid monos,I'm not using the minimax pre anymore, but my Accuphase solid state C-200 preamp, it all sound wonderfull together. Just not with the minimax pre,go figure...? 
Integrated Amp Jumpers
"I will more than likely get a .5m Diamondback to use as a jumper."Good choice, I like the Diamondback too,great cable..and cheap to-boot.. 
Speakers....Epos and up
Whats the Epos sound like? 
Transmission line speakers
I understand the Rega Ela is a TL. Does anyone know if there any good? 
Spendor speakers
I'm thinking Spendor, and am interested in them because of these vintage B&W DM4's I picked up. The Spendor BC1 was very much the same,same mid and super tweeters as the DM4's.These vintage B&W's are freakin wonderful and totally open. So,... 
Great Jack Bruce Albums,which ones?
Sorry for my chardonnay fueled, jubilational outbursts... still a great album.cheers!