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What are you using to drive your Tektons?
Pass Labs XA30.5 driving Pendragons. 
Anyone own Tekton Lore or Enzo near Boston?
@jspagat did you ever end up getting one of these Tekton models? 
Anyone interested in selling a PS Audio Bridge II?
Now I'm curious about other's thought's on the Rendu. Without the Bridge II I would not have MQA unfolding. 
Class A 30 Watt Amps: Are they enough to drive my book shelfs?
I just bought that same amp here. I have Sonus faber Chameleon B's, 4 ohm 87 db, and was worried about driving them. But I can tell you it drives them well beyond my listening needs and never once has left Class A. Fantastic amp. 
Audio Research D240 mkll vs Adcom GFA-555
Thank you all for your thoughtful input. Everyone had great points and all were taken into consideration. The conclusion was I decided to take a much larger leap and purchase a Pass Labs XA-30.5 from someone here on AG (much to Erik_Squires chagri... 
Audio Research D240 mkll vs Adcom GFA-555
Curiousjim they wanted $750 
Audio Research D240 mkll vs Adcom GFA-555
roberjeman, erik_squires, stereo5, teo-audio, and don_c55 thanks for all your feedback. I've been happy with the modded Adcom but you never know what you're missing until you hear it. Didn't know if ARC offered more than the Adcom. Sounds like I'l... 
Blind fold hearing test
@vinylfan62 Dang it you beat me to it. 
Best song for immediate impact when presenting or testing?
+1 @toddalin. SRV - Tin Pan Alley is one of my all-time favorites. 
KEF LS50 or Wharfedale Reva 2 -- which would you buy?
I have a virtually new pair of Wharfedale Jade 1's (probably 30 hours of listening on them) if those are of interest to you. Burgundy Burl high-gloss finish. They're beautiful. Priced in between your two options. Fantastic sound in mids and highs. 
New to DAC, need advice.
@stray_cat, now you've really piqued my interest in the Node2. I've been extremely happy with the Pre Box over the ZDac, especially MQA files (there's a significant upgrade in details in these files), but you never know what you're not hearing unt... 
New to DAC, need advice.
@stray_cat, thanks for the response. Several people above recommended the Node2 as well. I went with the Pro-ject at the suggestion of a trusted source. Now I'm wondering if I should give the Node2 a shot. I'm very curious about the Node2 through ... 
Adcom Gia 555ii amp and gfp 565 preamp
@gdnrbob, I thought so too until I heard it after the mod. Shocking difference. 
Adcom Gia 555ii amp and gfp 565 preamp
At some point you may want to have Jim Williams mod the 555ii. He did my 555 a month ago and the difference was amazing. Deeper tighter bass and much better details in mids and highs. Www.audioupgrades.com 
Keep Adcom GFP-750 or Replace
It's worth contacting Jim Williams at www.audioupgrades.com to see if he'll upgrade that Adcom. I just recently had him mod my GFA-555 and GTP-400 and couldn't be happier. Reasonable pricing, fast turn around, and the difference is incredible. GTP...