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Luxman 590AX II Break-In
@jeffreyw I think brother @Arafiq has given you accurate, insightful, and potentially useful information. I’m running a LUX 550AXII and and I do appreciate what it does right- which is a lot. I also appreciate its many functions- which is the pr... 
Circle Labs A200 Integrated amplifier review - It will appeal to both tube and SS lovers……
Hi @Grannyring, Thanks very much, Bill. I've already spoken to Colin. In fact I bought my Lux from him, as well as the excellent Gold Note DS-10.    😄 I suspect I'd be very happy with the A200.  One of the most appealing things about my Luxman i... 
Circle Labs A200 Integrated amplifier review - It will appeal to both tube and SS lovers……
I'm very interested in the Circle Labs A200.  My speakers are Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage, which are keepers. If I may, I'd like to ask my fellow 'philes two questions: -Is anyone pairing their A-200 with speakers which are similar to my GH's? ... 
What is the Best Sounding Stand Mount Speaker in the world?
Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage circa 2004. By some cosmic twist of fate, a pristine pair is now playing beautifully in my home. I can only hope that when I have "moved on" these magnificent musical instruments will somehow find a new, and deserving h... 
Why are there so many wooden box speakers out there?
Kenjit: Cervantes in another, much lesser format, and completely devoid of wit.  
Is This the Essence of "The Audiophile Dilemma?
@gdnrbob  Yes, sir.  Johnny gave me some excellent advice.  Thank you both.  And happy listening to all.    
What should be mandatory in every professional published review-
Certified results of a recent hearing test as performed by a certified audiologist. A full-disclosure statement by the reviewer of said reviewer’s preferences in "how reproduced music SHOULD sound" as well as her/his taste IN genres of music. An... 
When someone tells you it's a $40,000 amp, does it sound better?
" Better: Smoother, more detailed, greater center image palpability. Wider bandwidth, particularly in the bass. Greater speed and so on." @ atmasphere: With great respect, since I'm well-aware of your expertise- is it possible to assign a monet... 
When someone tells you it's a $40,000 amp, does it sound better?
Once we’ve agreed on a suitable, appropriate, and applicable definition of "better" in the context of reproduced music, only then can the dialog proceed. My first questions, and of course they are simply mine, is: "’better than what?". How and why... 
When someone tells you it's a $40,000 amp, does it sound better?
There is a certain kind of humor to be found here which will escape some, but not all.  
When someone tells you it's a $40,000 amp, does it sound better?
@larrykell Well, Mr. Carter appears to be quite an erudite audiophile! I'm actually not surprised. Thanks for the link.  
When someone tells you it's a $40,000 amp, does it sound better?
The other evening I watched the wonderful special on the legendary Ron Carter, and noticed that his music collection is on CDs played through what looked to be a rather modest stereo system. :)  
Maggie owners -- Mye or Magna Riser stands
Of course, the only way to know "for sure"  is for you to compare them in your system.  All else is conjecture. I will say that I recently sold a pair of .7's with which I used MagnaRisers and then found a pair of MMGs which came with Mye stands.... 
When someone tells you it's a $40,000 amp, does it sound better?
Cults and their members are where one finds them. This is simply a general observation based on keen observation of human behavior. All in a historical context of course.  :)  
When someone tells you it's a $40,000 amp, does it sound better?
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