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Headphone no cost limit.
I have had the fortune to own about a dozen different cans at the moment, but I have not heard the super expensive $25+k headphones, but can say most under $10k.  I have probably owned 25 different cans over the past 10 years, bought, sold, traded... 
30 Amplifiers Totaling $428,740.00 In Search of Audio Nirvana
Tomic601: I use an Aesthetix Callisto Eclipse for my pre and agree that the Eclipse is the way to go.  Ref150SE?? - I don’t see that on your list, but presume you are speaking of audio Research.  I would suggest you audition the VM-220, tubes are ... 
30 Amplifiers Totaling $428,740.00 In Search of Audio Nirvana
What a list, just curious if you considered Aesthetix Atlas Monos?  I use Aesthetix in the summer months and switch to the Audio Research VM-220 monos during the winter because I can tolerate the heat in with 24 tubes in the amps.  I have always l... 
What is your top priority items on Black Friday Sale.
Just ordered vinyl flat at a discount.  Sale is all montg 
What is your top priority items on Black Friday Sale.
Just ordered vinyl flat at a discount.  Sale is all montg 
Wanted: Shunyata VTX-09 JUMPER for speakers
Nuts, I think they are bananas to bananas, let me check 
Wanted: Shunyata VTX-09 JUMPER for speakers
I have some jumpers that I’m willing to part with, message me and I will send a picture on Monday when I return home Manrique 408.410.5909 
Speaker cables for Von Schweikert VR5SE
David Weinhart in LA just sold me a pair of Harmonic Technology Pro 9 plus reference speaker cables with separate runs for the tweeter and woofer.  Right off the bat, these outshine my Shunyata Research Anacondas with High Fidelity Cables extra lo... 
Speaker cables for Von Schweikert VR5SE
Oscar44: which speaker wires did you settle on?  Very curious. 
Again the topic of weight of amps
I have mono amps that weigh a ton.  If space is the issue, new class D like Bel Canto Ref 600m with a good tube buffer will give you excellent results. 
My first Tube Amplifier
@shkong78i bought of Joseph Audio Pulsars, which are a little more efficient and have a great midrange.  I’m using class D Bel Canto Ref 600m monos for amplification and couldn’t be happier.  Small, no heat, and they have power in low passages. 
Looking for a mid-priced TT to install my 2M Black Cart
I got an well tempered amadaeus TT last year for a little more than your seeking. I found it fun and easy to use.  It has a weight that looks like a golf ball but offers a great deal of control.  Ping me if you are interested in learning more.  I ... 
My first Tube Amplifier
I have been thinking of Von Schweitzer Speakers, what are you using for highly efficient speakers?? 
My first Tube Amplifier
shkong: I went to a buddy who has the 40th anniversary Cary with 845 and was blown away by the midrange detail, very fluid with a wide open soundstage.  I think I am going to try these out, but I worry about my speakers since they are 86 efficient... 
My first Tube Amplifier
My first tube amp was the audio research vm-220 monos.  With 12 tubes each, it started to get warm since I was pushing 40 tubes in my listening room during the California summers.  To solve this, I’m reserving the AR vm-220s for the winter (thanks...