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My last Integrated Amp: $5-10,000?
Gryphon Diablo 300 if it's going to be your last integrated amp. I currently have one and it's a superb amp - will drive any speaker. The one on USAM will go soon if you don't jump on it.  
Has something happened to the Whatsthebest audio forum?
@elrod Just downloaded latest Mozilla browser and it seems to be working now.  Thanks.  
Has something happened to the Whatsthebest audio forum?
This is the message I get -   Hmmm… can't reach this page It looks like the webpage at https://www.whatsbestforum.com/ might be having issues, or it may have moved permanently to a new web address. ERR_FAILED  
Has something happened to the Whatsthebest audio forum?
I'm having similar issues - have not been able to connect to it for a week or so. When I click the link provided by tablejockey, I get a message saying that it can't find the page.  
My subwoofer trials and tribulations.
I didn't really have any issues with integrating the REL subwoofer into my system. I basically followed the manual (connected to the hi-level Speakon cables), placed the subwoofer in a corner, and adjusted crossover and volume until I got the soun... 
Hey - What Happened to the Beware of Viking Acoustics Thread
I agree, perfect solution.  I'm not sure I would've done the same, but you're a better man Gunga Din!  
Hey - What Happened to the Beware of Viking Acoustics Thread
@oldrooney - case closed?  Are you kidding me?  What is your relationship to Viking?  Please disclose.  
Hey - What Happened to the Beware of Viking Acoustics Thread
Somehow, I was having issues getting into Whats Best Forum, but magically I can again.  It seems the thread is starting there with Viking Acoustics weakly defending themselves.  So my question is, how does a thread get deleted in Audiogon?  Does V... 
Hey - What Happened to the Beware of Viking Acoustics Thread
To me - they (manufacturer) should come and defend/explain themselves.  That has not been the case. The truth is based on presented facts.    
Dr. Feickert Blackbird
+1 on the Kuzma Stabi R turntable.  It's built like a tank and can accommodate multiple tonearms. I had the wood plinth upgrade, which at the time could only handle one tonearm.  I have seen the later models (with wood plinth) that can handle mult... 
The past meets the future
Listening to LP's is a lot more than just the sound quality.  Cleaning records, cartridge installation, feel of LP's (vs cd), shopping for used records, nostalgia etc., is a more wholesome process. It'll likely be an exclusive club, but it's certa... 
Tidal, Qobuz, Amazon etc. Any Way To Filter In Settings To Only See HR Recordings?
Here's a discussion I started a while ago on finding hi-res titles on Qobuz - https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/192-khz-24-bit-albums-on-qobuz    
My endgame system I think
Ron - no subwoofers? Is it because of the size of your room and the sound treatment? I don't have a dedicated room like yours, but I could not live without a subwoofer.  
SPEC+ Analog Disc Sheet AP-UD1 TT mat anyone else have this?
I used it with my Technics SP10 MK2 table with excellent results as well.  I bought mine from pitchperfectaudio.com for $350 back in September 2020.   
Any Decemberists fans out there?
Yeah - love The Decemberists. One of my favorite performances of Colin is him singing Blues Run the Game from Inside Llewyn Davis. Great pipes.