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Axpona Audio Show in Chicago this weekend
If you guys can report back on SPT-SE Stage 2 preamp, that would be helpful. My loudspeaker search is done and I need to cool my heels for some time now. Hence not going this year. 
Oppo Ceasing production
Well, my DV-970HD i still running. Hoping my UDP-205 runs for at least 5 years - purely based on the build quality. For folks who are planning to get an Oppo UDP-205 for audio only, I say, get one. Oppo has great https://www.oppodigital.com/farewe... 
Speakers "Disappearing"
@kosst_amojan,To each his own. I like the symmetry. Fortunately or unfortunately in my system, even a 1/2 inch difference is audible. Hence I make sure that I place the speakers the way I want.Maybe it is not absolutely required, but hey, when you... 
Oppo Vs Esoteric
@1graber2 ,I am wondering how much better is the Esoteric/Marantz/Luxman than the Oppo. I am pretty happy with what the Oppo is doing in my system. 
Speakers "Disappearing"
@rlb61 ,You are welcome. It is fun when the loudspeakers disappear. I am like "a kid in a candy shop" when this happens. 
How old are your speakers
My previous speakers (Quad 21L) were 12.5 years old when I sold them. Current speakers are 3 months old. 
Speakers "Disappearing"
It is dependent on the recording. But first, for the music to disappear, you really have to take the pains to find the best spot for them. Then you have to use a tape measure and make sure that they are equi-distant from back and side walls. Try t... 
I hate when this happens
@wideload ,Yay!! You have all the time in the world today to enjoy your music. Have as much fun as you can, dance as much and treat yourself. But don't exhaust yourself so much that you cannot treat your lady properly once she is back. Enjoy your ... 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
@jayctoy ,Will surely like to hear from you on this demo. Seems pretty interesting what 6moons said, Vs AudioStream. Not sure if we can trust online rags anymore. User reviews should be more useful. But we all ave some bias or the other. 
Proac D48R
Thanks for the update @ctsooner . I would love to get the IsoAcoustic GAIAs, sometime in the future. 
I hate when this happens
This is a good sign! You are in audio heaven :-)Yeah, your spouse does not like it - I get it.  
Proac D48R
These speakers are like monitors. Listening to "Road To Escondido". I like the entire album, musically. But the Recording on this CD is pretty compressed.Nevertheless, I have not experienced this music in "full spectrum" before. One thing is for s... 
Oppo UDP - 205
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Atohm GT1 SE vs KEF LS50
@no noise, yes those small speakers from Atohm are pretty good. Hands down they beat the KEF LS50. 
Atohm GT1 SE vs KEF LS50
@twoleftears ,Did you get a chance to heard the Atohm? Their higher priced speakers are really good and yes, looks like they are sleepers indeed.