offnon57

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Most satisfying system change in 2017?
swapping out a Hafler dh100 pre for a Modwright 9.0 swl solid state rectified........this has been a tube revelation for me.Very happy with it.Also my wife got me Dragonfly Red for Christmas.Originally to use through a Dell laptop but had some iss... 
What’s in your system today that you also had 10 years ago?
   B&W dm303 speakers with B&W asw300 sub still here.   Replaced Hafler dh100 pre with Modwright 9.0 swl ss rectified   just about a month ago.   Replaced Hafler dh220 with McCormack DNA1  two years ago.   These proved to be great upgrades... 
Remembering mrtennis
I'm in wacky 2:47 am state of mind and decided to try and finda Roy Harris,audiophile.I think this is him....mrtennis. also mayhave written for Audiophilia at one time. Reason for search ispure curiosity .....I think it's the same Roy Harris I bou... 
Best Speakers with a DNA-1?
sorry,but wanted to thank fellow Long Islander gdnrbob for John Rutan mention and good to know you have much McCormack experience. If I decide to upgrade mine I'll hit you up for advice.If it sounds like I'm practicing for my Oscar acceptance spee... 
Best Speakers with a DNA-1?
Where I'm at as far as speakers is: my current speakers are a humble pair of B&W dm303's (you might have to look them up)and a single B&W asw 300 sub which I've managed to dial in fairlywell. They work well with the DNA 1, and since I've b... 
Best Speakers with a DNA-1?
I too run a DNA-1 and am looking for speakers so this is perfect timing for me. Vandersteen has not been on my radar but looks to be a go to choice. I'm leaning heavily toward Harbeth P3's as I found an excellent dealer here on Long Island but wil... 
HDCD Decoding ?
I got into cd's a little late but eventually discovered HDCDmore or less by accident...I noticed Joni Mitchell,Blue I think,sounded pretty good by comparison to most other cd's in my small collection,and noticed also the HDCD logo on the back.This... 
$1,500 upgrade budget/what would you do?
First,thanks for the feedback...integrated is a frontrunnerfor me...lost out on a bid on Musical Fidelity A300 not long ago on Agon.One of my problems is lack of familiarity withdifferent components hands/ears on, so I rely on lots and lots of onl...