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Warming up digital in my setup
Get a Border Patrol DAC and call it good.   
Phono Preamplifier Redux .. Damn This is Getting Expensive
There is a lot of good advice in this thread. However, before you end up spending thousands more on a turntable (which I don’t think is the issue), process of elimination is called for. If it’s even a possibility your vinyl rig is susceptible to v... 
tube pre & ss amp integrated
I’ve heard the MA252 and it doesn’t sound like it has tubes in it even though it looks cool. it’s a fine amp aside, albeit pricey.    Other options that would sound good and are affordable to modestly pricey are: Rogue Sphinx 3, Marantz Model 30,... 
$4000 BUGDET - YOU ONLY HAVE 2 CHOICES - YOUR FEEDBACK MUCH APPRECIATED
PrimaLuna Integrated amplifier has HT bypass, would sound great with your LaScalas and then you could pick any decent AVR for your surrounds.   
Anyone running a tube preamp with a Pass XA25?
@knik thank you for the response. I have had my eyes on a Cary for a while as a possibility. I currently have the Schiit Freya and I’m thinking although it’s nice and adds some flavors (passive, gain stage and tube) it doesn’t really sound like tu... 
Anyone running a tube preamp with a Pass XA25?
I know this is an older thread but I am also an XA-25 owner and considering some different options for preampfification. I have a Schiit Freya + with stock tubes. I like the combination but I have a nagging suspicion I’m not maxing out the potenti... 
New High End Audio Dealer in Midwest
Good luck! I live in the twin cities. Possibly looking to trade in my Klipsch Cornwall for something better/different. Curious what brands you have! If you have a shop I will definitely drop by.   
Sonus faber lumin v or sonetto iii
I had the Sonetto 5 for a while. Beautiful midrange, a bit rolled off on the highs. I can’t speak for the 3’s but they extended low enough that you could turn off the subwoofer and be satisfied. As someone else mentioned the sonetto outperformed t...