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Emotiva equipmet, how good is it?
The Emotiva pieces I have liked the best are their CD players.In your position, I would consider the following:Musical Fidelity M2si Integrated amplifier @ $600.  Super deal at the price.  I own this amp and MF products for the last 20 years.  Rel... 
Amp for LS50
I have the Class D CDA 250 and like it a lot.  I have owned it for about a year.  I can listen for hours, as it is not a fatiguing listen at all.  Admittedly, I do not know which type of modules it uses (ice power, etc), which seems to be importan... 
Suggestions for Class D amplifiers with Marantz AV7704 and B&W cdm9nt combo for HT.
I have the CDA 250C power amplifier from Class D Audio ... https://classdaudio.comI use it for music and not movies.  Still enjoy the amp very much.Rich  
Spam threads gone wild...
And there were 4 left this morning (@5:34AM EST) by user 'joytv' on the topic ...  'Thugs of Hindustan.'  Every morning, same crap.Rich  
MFSL CDs: Dumb Questions
The Ted Hawkins releases that were on MSFL were gold cd releases, not SACD releases.  There were 3 key Ted Hawkins' releases prior to his passing:Watch Your Step - the one that got him noticed by Rolling StoneHappy HourThe Next Hundred Years - the... 
Kenwood KA-8100 integrated Amp
So, what I think you may be hearing ... there are a number of youtube videos, with the head of Zu Audio, as well as the reviewer, Corey Greenberg, where they talk about amps that match up well with Zu speakers.  I believe that they were referencin... 
Technics Reciever
Re-stringing the dial cable takes a lot of patience.Rich  
$1,000 speakers for rock music?
Zu Audio Dirty Weekenders. https://www.zuaudio.com/loudspeakers/omen-dirty-weekend-2Have them now for a few weeks and am rediscovering my classic rock music collection. Very enjoyable. Rich 
Best SS amp choice for Zu Omen
Good question.  Pro-ject purchased MF a few months back.  I believe they said they would honor the MFs warranty.  I would reach out to Pro-ject/ Sumiko here in the states.Rich  
Zu Speakers upgrade
Just make sure that the Zu Omen floor standers are placed about a 1/2 inch or so off the floor.  The speakers have bottom ports.  The sound is not right if you place them directly on the floor.  Rich  
Zu Speakers upgrade
Just make sure that the Zu Omen floor standers are placed about a 1/2 inch or so off the floor.  The speakers have bottom ports.  The sound is not right if you place them directly on the floor.  Rich  
Many seem to be talking about their last system .
There are folks, like myself, who are in their 60's and looking at retirement in a few years, most likely reduced incomes, potentially much smaller living spaces, and unfortunately, either less acute hearing or more serious medical conditions to c... 
Best SS amp choice for Zu Omen
I have been a loyal customer of Upscale Audio for the last 15 years. I have purchased 5 amps, 1 CD player, plus dozens of tubes from Upscale. Granted Kevin can be a character, but all my dealings with him have been fine and above board. No issues ... 
Three weeks with Omega SAM's
I would keep the SAMs.  $200 is chewing gum money in this hobby.I would also listen to them longer.  The need for subs may not be so great after awhile.I travel a lot to Toronto for business ... give the exchange rate difference with the US and ju... 
Best SS amp choice for Zu Omen
I just took delivery of my Zu Omen Dirty Weekenders two weeks ago.  I have tried them so far with the Class D Audio CDA 250 power amp, as well as a Prima Luna Prologue Five.  I much prefer the tube Prima Luna. I am using a Musical Fidelity CD PRE ...