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When are speakers considered Hi-Fi and not Mid-Fi???
I really like @erik_squires definition- "If you can afford them, they are mid-fi.  If you can only see them in the rags they are hi-fi."  It acknowledges the relative nature of classifying gear-  each person needs to define for themselves what the... 
Luxman L-509Z Integrated Amplifier
Get a step down transformer.  Aside from wasting a bit of electricity it won't impact the sound quality. If anything it may actually help smooth current to the amp and add a layer of protection against an electrical surge.   
Heresy IV vs Zu DW6/Soul mk2
I heard the Zu’s and was kinda disappointed.  I loved the way they looked but they sounded much different then I was expecting.  Very raw and lacking in refinement. Almost like older car speakers from the 80’s/90’s. I’m going to see if I can test ... 
Heresy IV vs Zu DW6/Soul mk2
Lack of deep bass is actually a plus, I’m in a townhouse and those lower notes seem to slip past walls more easily. I have a 45watt push pull tube integrated so all set there as well.  I’ll check out the Volti’s never heard of them, they seem to r... 
Why is solid state more popular when tubes are better?
I like both SS and Tubes. Living in South Florida I don’t get to play my tube amp as much as I’d like due to heat but my SS integrated is almost as engaging, sounds more dynamic and can play a bit louder without ever getting more then barely warm.... 
Moving again...system finally complete...back to starting over
@blackhawkskid6 I’ve trimmed down my system and know what you mean about storing boxes etc. I’m in a townhouse so space is limited, and I also have neighbors which eliminates big floor standers and subs. I have the Dynaudio Heritage Specials which... 
what amplification are you running with your Dynaudio Heritage Specials?
I use a Supernait 2 mostly and a Willsenton R8 for winter.    
Amp vs Preamp which is more important?
Blind testing has led me to believe that the amp is a little more important.  Each component becomes increasingly easier to identify blind the closer you get to actually making audible sound. Source<Pre<Amp<Speakers.  I’m assuming a digit... 
Amp to pair with FM Acoustics 122/245 combo ?
I'm curious, do you have all those speakers in one room or 3 different rooms/systems?  I have two integrateds, one tube one SS in my listening room and usually swap between them depending upon weather (if its hot I go SS). If they are in the same ... 
Help chosing an integated amp
Did you like the sound of your bridged mono blocks?  Thats how the MF is set up.  Its a 4ch amp running in a bridged dual mono configuation.  If that worked well for you I'd lean towards the MF.     
Low Powered Tube Amp Distorting High Efficiency Speakers?
Actually that's a good point, hopefully its the tubes or even the source thats causing distortion. Try replicating the problem with a differert amplifier if you have something else available on hand.  If it still exists, it could be the speakers, ... 
Low Powered Tube Amp Distorting High Efficiency Speakers?
Your comment on the distortion showing up in certain high frequencies makes me think it’s a bad driver.  Things like cymbal crashes will sound a bit fuzzy and not crisp. One of the negatives of some high sensitivity designs is that they tend to be... 
Pass Labs x250.8 vs tube amps
It’s not the amp, it’s your ears and what’s between them.  Listening to music that you enjoy will release hormones like dopamine. Listening to songs you like, and more importantly, allowing yourself to relax and enjoy the music will speed up the p... 
Garbage In Garbage out
@recklesskelly no thanks. That’s what caused the belly ache in the first place. As for the whole high vs low sensitivity debate, the claim that speakers need to measure high in sensitivity is nonsense.  The whole argument falls apart pretty quic... 
Garbage In Garbage out
@recklesskelly  When did I claim to be to a marketer or businessman?  My role in audio is as a consumer.  But I agree with your depiction of Mark as a marketer.  Being successful in this industry takes great marketing.   Engineers can design a cir...