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2025 Audio System Wish List Time!
adsell, I sent you a PM.   
Anthem ARC and Subwoofers - A quick review
I recently changed from a Anthem AVM 70 to a Trinnov Altitude 16. There's a big price difference between the two, but I can't believe how much clearer the Trinnov sounds. My rears and bass management is significantly better with the Trinnov.   
What were your favorite gear additions in 2024?
Antipodes Audio Oladra music server and the Trinnov Altitude 16 AV preamp.  
Better DAC or better Streamer
System dependent. I've heard discernible differences between DACs and music servers.   
what dacs are fast, lively, energetic?
I submit you must think about "system context". Components, including DACs can sound different based on the system their in and the end user's ear.   
What is the most important component in your audio chain?
My room.   
HOW DID YOU END UP WITH YOUR DREAM SYSTEM?
It started back in 1985, Okinawa, Japan. I purchased a pair of JBL 4312s(I think). I  continued to trade/buy components. I'm happy with my system,  because I have learned that no component is perfect, trust my wife’s ears, and trust my own ears.  
2025 Audio System Wish List Time!
Merry Christmas to All, In 2025 I will complete my HT system. I just purchased a Trinnov Altitude 16 and two REL HT/1510s. Next month I will purchase either a Trinnov Amplitude 8m or 16. Finally, I will purchase four in-ceiling and four side spea... 
two channel speaker/equipment consultant
fastfreight,  I couldn't disagree more....most dealers push what they sell and he's no exception. An individual's ears are their best consultant.    
Jeff Rowland to what?
zuesman, I purchased Jeff Rowland M735s and have zero desire to change them. I'm done with two channel and have moved on to improving my HT.  
Enough is Enough
I’m not saying I don’t like my Dave DAC. Unfortunately the nature of this hobby is to want to go to the next level. If I can find a DAC in my price range that's a little more 3-dimensional and has wider soundstage I would be happy.   
Enough is Enough
I'm not a fan of the Chord MScaler. I tried one in my system and to my ears it made everything sound artificial.  
Subwoofers - Final Thoughts with Martin Logan ESL 13A
rauliruegas. You are correct, Velodyne are the best subwoofers!   
Subwoofers - Final Thoughts with Martin Logan ESL 13A
m-db, "Could you describe where in your room you positioned the dual JL Audio F112 v2’s the SVS Ultra’s and the Martin Logan Depth i and HSU subwoofers?" No, I’m not going to continue to go back and forth with you.   
Subwoofers - Final Thoughts with Martin Logan ESL 13A
rauliruegas, "Dear @ricred1 : In this link and in any REL information you can’t find out which is the 31/32 THD that is essentially a meaning of the true quality subwoofer performance levels. If you have information about then please share with u...