mournbladeiv

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New streamer? N150 vs U2
@txp1 I looked at the Cary as well, and in the review I posted, Steve Huff mentions them positively, but he ends up buying the RS150B review unit . What sold me  (I had to take a leap of faith since no Audio dealers near me had a RS150B to test wh... 
New streamer? N150 vs U2
A choice I did not see mentioned - I would recommend the HiFI Rose RS150B - it is a fantastic product (going on one year of trouble free ownership), even if you don’t need the DAC capabilities (it is very good dac) just the sheer beauty of the dis... 
Need Recommendations for a pair of Speakers around $1,000
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_107ES60BK/Polk-Audio-Signature-Elite-ES60-Black.html?tp=185   I have the Reserve 700 in music room, running off of a Rotel RA-1572 MKII, these are a slightly lesser priced version, but have gotten very good reviews.... 
“House” Character of Popular $20-$30k Speakers
@ghdprentice    Beautiful set up!  
“House” Character of Popular $20-$30k Speakers
My local dealer has a pair of the Amati Traditions in the Red finish. They are beautiful, both in appearance and sound. Definitely the top of my want list for speakers in this price range. If I may ask, what  are you using to drive them?  So far I... 
“House” Character of Popular $20-$30k Speakers
Please let us know your  findings. I found a Diablo 300 about 4 hours south of me in Austin, TX. Hoping to go check it out next month. Might make a weekend of it and go to Houston to check out a Vitus RI-101 MK 2, those 2 Integrateds have my curio... 
“House” Character of Popular $20-$30k Speakers
@nyev For me, I found the A5 could be a little strident at times, but if you are after absolute clarity, I give the nod to the Magico’s. For me, even though I generally listen to classic rock, prog rock and hard rock/heavy metal (with the occasio... 
“House” Character of Popular $20-$30k Speakers
I can  speak to the Sonus Faber -  last week I heard a brand new pair of Amati Traditions, and they were exquisite. Visually stunning (red stain) and beautifully voiced, they are the top contender for my next speaker upgrade.   Another great sou... 
Need speaker recommendations.
@singere  I have a Michi X5, being fed by an Aurender ACS-10 for streaming and ripped disc playback. Synergistic Research cables and power conditioner, 2 SVS 3000 subs adding low end extension.  
Need speaker recommendations.
I have been very Happy with my Sonus Faber Sonetto Viiii;s. down firing port works well , 2 feet from the wall should sound fine. I also love the shape and color choices (I have piano black, but the walnut and piano white are quite nice)  
Whats playing on your system today?
Blue Oyster Cult - Don't Fear the Reaper: the Very Best of Blue Oyster Cult.   
What direction should I go
Aurender A20, DAC/Streamer 14K List, you should be able to get it for less. Aurender A20  
Whats playing on your system today?
Opeth - Damnation  
Luxman 509X, 590AXII, or Gryphon Diablo 300 for B&W 802d3
Michi X5  , 300/600 . I like mine quite a bit.  
What is the best HEAVY METAL speaker?
Although pretty inexpensive, I am using Polk Reference R700's, with a Michi X5. My preferred genre is Metal (Maiden, Megadeth, Anthrax, Opeth etc) and for sub 2k for the pair, they kick. Dual 8 woofers around 30 hz (with room acoustics) low range,...