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I went from Class D to Luxman A/AB - And most of what you think is wrong
@georgehifi With all due respect, what's good for the goose is good for the gander. 
My expert tips on building a sensible world class audio system.
See, this thread is very beneficial for all...……. Two types of brains needed for this pursuit; brains and brawn. 
"Loom" cabling vs. 'mix n match' ?
@uberwaltzWould you mind sharing a bit of your path? I like Nordost a lot but my wallet doesn't like it so much. 
My expert tips on building a sensible world class audio system.
Fish oil is great for lubing all the bits on your RTR. 
My expert tips on building a sensible world class audio system.
@elizabeth So what pound test are you using for your "roadkill" room isolation/damping? I bet you've tried multiple different test in your search for audio nirvana.@viber7I sit on my beverage cooler while listening since my amps heat up the room s... 
My expert tips on building a sensible world class audio system.
@viber7Great flash back!You should tell us about your mentor...…….. Or maybe it is better that be left a mystery. 
Black Cat Cable's/Coppertone wires are amazing good!
@dep14 @daveyf I agree. The website is difficult to navigate and that was a bit discouraging for me. I'd think that a company would want to have the best presence possible. Sort of like putting their best foot forward. 
What is the best solid state amplifier you have ever heard?
@steve59 Exactly 
List your System Ingredients: Listed most to least expensive, by list price or price paid
@almarg and othersAl, I have great respect for you and the measured and super useful posts you provide. They often help me come to a greater understanding. -The lack of a trend may be a trend, but here, I'm not sure how that'd be helpful. CheersTh... 
Black Cat Cable's/Coppertone wires are amazing good!
Enjoyed reading this thread. Hoping Teajay or others might share more on the Coppertone's. 
List your System Ingredients: Listed most to least expensive, by list price or price paid
And the point of this?Not sure you will find any meaningful trends here. 
The best speaker for a small room...at any price point.
TAD ME-1You can hear them at Excel Audio in Newport Beach. 
Harbeth Super HL5 Plus speakers & integrated amp pairing recommendations
@yyzsantabarbara Glad you are finding something you really like and want to commit to.I've heard all the Harbeth line, I live less than five miles from Excel Audio, and think you should give consideration to the SHL5+ too. IMHO It is significantly... 
Harbeth Super HL5 Plus speakers & integrated amp pairing recommendations
@rothfusslg I saw this thread pop up again and am always interested in Harbeth.Last weekend I heard the Super HL5 Plus with the LM-805iA Integrated tube amplifier - Single Ended 805 - 2x48W - and think it better than the Luxman recommendation I ma... 
Careful if buying Purist Audio Neptune fluid cables.
@inna"I talked to the dealer I bought it from, he said that the Neptune was designed to work normally even if there was almost no fluid left." This is a sure-fire bet the dealer is just looking out for himself. And his "offer of an upgrade" to sel...