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Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
House sound qualities. If you want this, do not go with a passive design. I want to hear the source (which has it's house sound), and the amplifier(which has it's house sound ). That is enough house sound for me. I need some neutrality in the chai... 
How do you get Happy as an Audiophile?
I have heard somewhere, that a trip home from the dispensary helps  
Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
I too do not like transformer coupled passives. I have been using the Luminous Audio Axiom passive unit ( his very top of the line ) now for 4 years or so. I was into passive years ago with products from P.S.Audio, Mod Squad, and many others. For ... 
RIP oregonpapa
It is very sad news indeed. My condolences to his family and friends....he was a friend to all of us here. RIP Frank.   
If a " system " cannot do this, I move on........
@mijostyn , I have owned panels, and set up many. I understand and appreciate their virtues. However, when I say nothing compares to a live concert, it is my opinion, a good horn system comes closest, but still, no cigar. Is it the equipment’s fau... 
How do you know when a stereo sounds good?
On 11/11, I started a thread here....." If a system cannot do this, I move on ".......I invite anyone here to read it, and comment. Enjoy !   
If a " system " cannot do this, I move on........
@mijostyn, some interesting thoughts on the subject, and agree on the musical choices. IME, live performances that are amplified can be exciting, as seeing a favorite band live is awesome, but a smaller venue without amplification is " dabomb ". I... 
If a " system " cannot do this, I move on........
I just listened to " Romantic Warrior ", and the playing of these 4 ARTISTS is simply uncanny. NO, they are not in my room, as I know and am aware of, a recording is what I am listening to. 1st, the total lack of any noise, distortion, hiss, hum, ... 
Great experience with audio society and local tech
I am pretty certain the pots are TKD, not TDK, as I have used the brand in the past, which are excellent. Enjoy !  
If a " system " cannot do this, I move on........
@au_lait +1  
If a " system " cannot do this, I move on........
@jbhiller , thank you.....And, without being negative, or to pick on you too, my words concerning Tull, verbatim, " Recordings are poor, but the MUSIC is wonderful, exciting, a joy to listen to "...I am not sure why you misunderstood. *** Many of ... 
If a " system " cannot do this, I move on........
Hey everyone. I appreciate everyone’s comments, positive and negative, as well as my return to Agon, posting. As we all know, anyone on this site, is surely adimant about certain things related to this hobby. I do not judge the preference that fol... 
If a " system " cannot do this, I move on........
@david_ten , Thank you my friend, and I am very glad you and your family made it through the rough times that came your way !  
LSA Voyager GAN 350 versus Merrill Audio Element Amps or AGD Grand Vivace and Vivace Amps
The new AGD stereo amp is encased in a Single billet CNC-machined cabinet, which does cost a bit of $, but in my experience, benefits in SQ by lowering the electrical and mechanical noises to the amp's electronics by a considerable margin. As much... 
Hello from Hapa Audio: Breathe C Cable tour
HAPA, I am always interested in trying out some new cables. Very interesting to read about under and over damping of cables, and the design and use of " Angel Hair " Litz cables. My understanding is that most of the better designed cables use Litz...