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Recommend a forward speaker
Dennis, as much as I have to listen to Piegas......You have to listen to Vandys (Quatro & up). Forgiving, laid back, sweetish sound was usually description of "old" Vs. It is not so with the newer design. Do me a favor (and maybe your self too... 
Any Newer Class D Mono Amps On The Horizon?
If monos are what you are after (and your spks are bi-wire-able).....you can get two = $998 total. With small alternation.....nice monos with volume control and room to grow.Cheers 
Recommend a forward speaker
NO NOT GREAT but heard some mixed reviews....some negative and I thought that they weren't that bad.(but not for my money)And Piegas...........well, I will have to give them a try.If you are saying that they are that good. Interesting ?!?! (better... 
How to make sound less detailed with warmth?
I still believe that the dieing amp is a must.I mean.....its days are counting. It seems like opportunity to try different amps and see what's out there. Fatigue could also be associated with non presence of any acoustic treatment. Front wall(behi... 
Recommend a forward speaker
Thank you for detail description and associated equipment (I am familiar with above mentioned gear). However, I have not heard Piegas.....at least I don't remember if...or when. Dennis, did you had a chance to listen to Usher Dancer 8571 II or Ush... 
Any Newer Class D Mono Amps On The Horizon?
Little Dot T-150, 145wpc in 4-Ohm, 80wpc in 8-Ohm with tube buffing pre-stage and 4 ins.Great material for mods. I recommended it to one of my pals.He will most likely get it and will spend another $300-$500 on necessary mods. Total cost.....$499a... 
Recommend a forward speaker
I am glad you fond what you were looking for.Which Ushers did you audition.....? and what was on the other end of the cable...? Just curious.Cheers 
How to make sound less detailed with warmth?
Ohhhh....come on....CABLES ??????It might be a good time to replace your amp.(many to choose from.....would you like some recommendations????)Have you ever tried room treatments ???? (it could be the answer to your problems.) 
Any comment on Opera Audio Consonance M15 speakers
Two questions JOE...........1. Why would you thank me for something that I can NOT take credit for..... Joe, the whole credit for such a successful and great products like M-15 speakers and Cyber line preamps/amps should be 100% YOURS & NAD (i... 
GIRL NEWBIE
You (and everyone on the budget. And those open minded audiophiles) should check out new digital amp by name Little Dot T150. Here are some of its spects:The integrated vacuum tube pre-stage (EF91) adds warmth to the mid-range and sweetness to the... 
What Volume do you listen at?
1.Great system should have a resolution, detail, musicality, stage, micro-dynamics, low level detail at all volume settings. Matter a fact is.....if the system struggles and chokes at moderate or low volume, it is a sign of a compromise in the sys... 
Valve Amplifier suited for my system
I have heard Living Voice IBR-X driven by Shindo and it sounded GREAT. I am sure your other choices are just as good. Try to keep it above your 15wpc mark as suggested earlier. Another amp you might want to consider is Consonance-Opera Cyber 211($... 
What do you do when you listen to music?
No beans for you today..... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
I would like to thank you Stiltskin for your thorough and very detailed description as well as your insight on these tweaks application and usefulness.As I mention earlier, previous owner was kind enough to leave Tung Sol 6SN7GT/VT-231 round plate... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Merry Christmas to the whole "Supratek" community and their families.From New York CityMariusz Stark