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Looking for a Speaker Recommnedation
I'm a big rock fan also, e g Pantera, Metallica & classic hard rock. When I  listen loud, I want speakers with punch. Started with mac2350 and klipschhorns 6+ years ago. The WAF never extended to the big corner horns. So I started looking/list... 
Aesthetix Calypso Signature
I'm all in on Aesthetix. I want the best sound for my ear, but I don't want to go through the brain damage and expense of buying and selling (at a loss) in the search. My dealer handles many brands and he lets me demo equipment at home for extende... 
Phono/preamp/amp chain. One of them tube the others SS. Which one?
If the discussion is still open, where would a hybrid phono stage fit in the equation?  The phono stage is prob my next move and I have SS pre running into a hybrid amp. Could one expect clean lows with tube warmth? 
Would you go all 1 brand for electronics?
For my ear and my desire for fewer knobs etc my preference is Aesthetix for 1 stack. I'm almost there. Have atlas eclipse amp and Romulus sig cd/dac. Currently run Mac C52 but and soon to upgrade to calypso rhea sig or eclipse. Want to hear new Me... 
Phono/preamp/amp chain. One of them tube the others SS. Which one?
I'm in similar situation. I have a great TT, arm, & MC. Feeds into Mc SS preamp then to Atlas eclipse hybrid amp. Love the tube richness & quietness of the SS preamp/MC phono section. I am leaning toward SS phono preamp for total silence o... 
Question about neutrality and transparency in an amp
I'm pretty new to the audiophile scene although I've had my share of quality audio equipment over the years and played piano professionally. Every ear is different. I hear pianos that I describe as warm and rich; others tinny and lifeless. Same fo... 
LINN MAJIK LP12 PACKAGE
Bought my Majik after head to head comparison with a McIntosh MT10. Majik hands down better sound and the price diff left me enough room to get Lingo2 & black plinth. Very happy with the sound. Musical and precise. I recently improved my rig b...