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Why I sold my Magnepan .7's
Here is a link to a calculator that gives a good starting point for placement of Dipoles in a room.  Hint...it is not an equilateral triangle. http://www.cardas.com/room_setup_calculators.php It took days to get my 1.7 adjusted right and yes I'm... 
Solid state amp recommendations for Maggies?
+3 Bryston 4B3. I run a tube pre and with my maggies the result is exceptional.   
Upgrading from the Schiit Freya+
Op, I understand exactly where you are on this. I invested in some really nice tubes for my Freya + and enjoyed it for almost two years. I felt like it was the weak link and that I wasn’t hearing everything my magnepans could give me. After doing... 
Gamut Lobster Chair
I remember calling about this chair....nope...let me check....it was email. yep....just looked it up. They wanted 5500.00   Needless to say I found another chair.  
Behind the scenes Audio Research I/50
I'm not sure how normal this is in the industry but I was impressed that the designer, Warren Gehl,  listens to every unit before it is packaged and given final approval.  The effort to source local is admirable as well.   
Behind the scenes Audio Research I/50
Disclaimer, I do not own any of their products nor am I any kind of shill. But, if anyone has listened to one of these I would love to hear your opinion.    
Ready For Digital Source...Computer?
Op, I wish there were companies that sold a purely audiophile pc or lap. There are network players/servers being made but it is so much more convenient to be able to use the device as a computer and a player. The market need is there. In time, it ... 
Smallish room speakers
Typo....meant the R3. About same price as the LS50 Metas, 1600 or so.But thanks for resp.  Cheers 
Smallish room speakers
Congrats. Are they the Metas? Did you get a chance to hear the Ref3 at the Bensalem shop? I have a fairly large master bedroom and want to put a set in there but the Ref1 is more than I want to invest. I’ve decided on the Kef for space so trying t... 
No Insurance with FEDEX as of 11/01
The last piece I shipped was in factory packaging but when the customer recieved it, the volume pot would stick between 10-2.  Very frustrating. The customer chose fed ex because he had account and it was a little cheaper than my UPS quote.  So, t... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Acoustic Junk.......Cowboy Junkies Into the Labrynth.....Dead Can DanceBlue Maqams.......Anouar BrahemQobuz 
Is this a New Game being played now?
Yes. I ended up getting an email and a fake DHL waybill from someone in Viet Nam.  Name was " Tadyu Nguyen "   Knew it was sketchy.  
Benchmark DAC3 vs. Denafrips Pontus II
Following.  I have a wonderful SD dac that is loaded with detail but have pondered this same question.  Was thinking of the Pontus II or the Sonnet Morpheus just to have a different flavor. Would plan on keeping both and retain the option of chang... 
One big reason why brick and mortar high end audio dealers struggle.
Fair point. I have to drive a few hours and while it sounds disingenuous, when I call I act like a complete newbie and they are instantly nicer to me. I have noticed that when I ask detailed questions that indicate knowledge of equipment the kindn... 
Buying the right tool (aka gear) the first time...
Good Question OP. What room will it reside in and for how long? That matters. If you are in a home and your listening room will not be changing for the next 15 years, then your build will not need to be flexible. For instance if you are in a 12x16...