poke33

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Manley Jumbo Shrimp
I can speak to Manley as a company... they make top shelf product and have outstanding support  
Walk me thru upgrading from my BS Node
Thanks again to all for the council and guidance.... much to evaluate...much to think about and experiment with...  
Hegel owners - what speakers are you using
My buddy has a Hegel centric system paired with Maggie I7i... in a sub optimal room... I have to say they sounded great... I had never heard Magnapans before... I was impressed  
Walk me thru upgrading from my BS Node
Other questions.... 1.) Audphil1- I have a Wireless Extender...am I correct in assuming that if I position the extender close to my set up and use an ethernet cable to connect to the BSN my sound quality would improve?  2.) Blisshifi- Just curio... 
Walk me thru upgrading from my BS Node
Thank you all very much... I enjoy the research almost as much as the music...let me dig into your suggestions and revert with further questions...  
Audio Research I/50 integrated?
I looked at the I/50 very seriously, liked it alot...went with the Manley Labs Stingray II...The local Audio dealer by me had them matched with a pair of Atohm Floor standers. Positives: Impressive across the Audio Spectrum, soundstage, clarity e... 
A rookie with 10K, seeking advise
#1- Welcome aboard.... lots of great advice here. I was in a similar situation just months ago....take your time, do as much research and listening as u can. Bare in mind, one change in your components changes everything. If u spend 10k on an amp,... 
Need suggestions on efficient book shelf speakers for a Pass Labs XA3.5
I would look into Tannoy Autograph Mini's...I am exceptionally impressed with mine, driven by a Manley Stingray...in a 17x25 ft room with cathedral ceilings  
Sideways move?
OP... I have evaluated the Luxman 509 into Heritage Specials... I was very impressed ( it was a demo unit)...  I gave it very serious consideration... really liked it  
Which pair of speakers changed your Hifi life?
The ones I built from scratch....Layette Tri-Axial 12lb magnet... cross overs wired by hand in HS electronic shop...cabinets in wood shop....put a bug in me that has been driven for almost 50 years   
What do you consider the most when choosing a pair of speakers?
The Room they are going in  
I have a feel good story....
LOL... APD Site 2, China Lake, Hulbert, Rucker, Huachuca, Minot, Beale, Loring, Kadena, Wakkanai, U’Tapao, Moshav Zarit, Haifa, Fulda Gap, Lakenheath and Alconbury... there were other spots but my memory fades now..  
I have a feel good story....
Right on.... having worked on complex state of the art electronics ( including traveling wave tubes) most of my career...all the engineering into rated MTBF on components, N+1 redundancy, quality circle culture... things still fail... I get that, ... 
I have a feel good story....
Hey Carlsbad ... the box from Manley to Upscale must have taken a bit of a tumble as the tape was ripped across the top edge about 5 inches ( however the Manley box wasnt deformed...the outer box from upscale was fine.., Upon detailed direction f... 
I have a feel good story....
Can't speak to that situation... but I can tell u she is a STUD when it comes to ensuring the customer is happy