overthemoon

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Speaker upgrade for Primaluna EVO 300 - Looking to find some audio nirvana bliss!
I would highly recommend considering Sonus faber Sonetto - I heard them with Rogue integrated and was blown away by them  
Law Of Diminishing Returns?
I'm a big fan of 80/20 rule and 20% improvement of something is pretty good. I believe it's important to appreciate the hear and now. Some people are ecstatic with a Bose lantern and good for them.  
Did the Old Receivers Sound Good?
My guess it's like a 60's muscle car.  It was fun then and it's fun now.  And and VW GTI will outperform it in comfort in many ways (not all). A month ago for the fun of I hooked up an old Adcom amp to my system - it was my friends and he had it ... 
Describe the "new HiFi sound"?
I don't know the term 'new HIFI sound' but if I was to explain it. My interpretation is detail without coloration. I'm in my 50s and the stereo's I heard in my younger years was enjoyable.  And when I listen to older equipment (for the heck of i... 
Prioritizing Power Cable Upgrades by System Component.
I auditioned upgraded cables tehy were Shunyata Venom NR….  The impact was improved dynamics and details. And one of the sonic effects was the improved detail and control of lower frequencies - I think the cables reduced noise entering the compoun... 
Speakers sounding dull? MUST READ! The truth about speaker design!
Enjoy!  
Can we create a consensus list of the TONALITY of different amps/preamps/brands?
I’m not sure if consensus is possible because the system can be influenced drastically by speakers, cables and such   This weekend I am listening to a Moon 860A v2 and it’s significantly more of everything than my Moon M400s. Detailed, dynamic, f... 
SF Olympica III to Amati Tradition
I've gone up the SF line from Venere's to Sonetto's and Olympica's Nova's...the sound improved drastically- clarity, details and spacing.    
Starting from scratch and say $5000
There's a lot of excellent gear.  I believe the answer is yes.  I've owned and enjoyed McIntosh and now have some Moon gear - they sound different and I enjoy the change. I recommend you listen to different equipment.  I think you have an amazing... 
Sonus Faber Olympica nova 2 VS Sonus Faber Cremona M Loudspeaker vs
@Op I have Olympica Nova V (previously Sonnetto V) and listen to a lot of hard rock/heavy metal and rap in addition to other styles. I've heard Olympica Nova 2s and think they sound great.  I'm sure there are other excellent options as well.  Enj... 
Simaudio 340 i hard to beat for the $$
@john1629 I have owned both and have enjoyed each immensely.  Each has a 'house sound'.  McIntosh makes awesome looking and sound stuff; however, I have found theirs a beautiful 'veil' over the music.  Moon is very dynamic and transparent and ... 
Stereo or monoblocks
I have monoblocks though it’s due to sound performance per dollar. There are excellent stereo amps and crappy monoblocks.    If you can audition - I recommend it.   
First impressions of the Audio Desk Record Cleaner
I have had good luck with mine - my record collection is small (300ish); however, most are old enough to be the President of the United States.    I tend to view it as ‘insurance’ for my sanity and hopefully the needle. And if anything it was che... 
Simaudio 340 i hard to beat for the $$
I’m considering upgrading my M400 amplifiers to the 860av2 and frankly it’s because of the upgrade program.  I have Moon and Sonus faber and if cost was no object it would be ARC.   
Power cords known to produce good bass
I find some arguments for and against cable’s interesting.    if your rationale is why would the OEM not include the best cables - then you know the answer is ‘they don’t have to’ in order sell their products.    That isn’t the same as cables no...