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D'agostino amplifiers: where's the beef?
 If I had such disposable income,you can bet your bippy I would enjoy the finer things in life.  I am not a super wealthy person,but I still try to enjoy the finer things that ARE within my reach.  If someone can afford $65K amps,why not? Why does... 
Where does it end?
I totally agree with audioquest4life. I've had a few hobbies over the years, cars,motorcycles,audio,snowmobiles, and they all can get expensive in a hurry.  Back in my younger days I would drive sleds for some folks,drag racing, on ice,grass or as... 
Which pre amp do I keep, Perraux SM-2 or Plinius CD Lad
Looks like it’s time for you to have a winner take all shoot out. Or,do what I would do. Keep both and rotate for a different flavor.  
ModWright KWA 100SE Power Amp Warm up
I agree,sonically,the amps I have experience with,definitely perform better when well warmed up.  I have been home the last 3 days,and decided to leave my FirstWatt F5 on.  I normally do not do this,but I wanted to verify the SQ with the amp left ... 
VTI audio rack, any good?
SolidSteel will be the direction I go when the time comes. I’ve only heard good things.  
Low gain dac!
Is it possible for your pre to be sent back to the builder to have a separate gain control installed?  The reason I ask this,is myself and a few others here own Aric Audio tube preamps, and Aric installs a gain control on the rear of the unit. It ... 
What equipment should I invest in next?
Very nice gear!  I've found that the First Watt amps respond well to a decent power cord. ( I run a J2,and an F5) The J2 is paired with an Anticables Level 3. I've noticed a wide,deep,and tall soundstage compared to a Zu,PS Audio cables I've been ... 
Rogers LS/35A Classic Mini Monitors Reviewed ! WOW
I have a pair of circa 2015 Graham Chartwell LS3/5's(not a's). When it is their turn in the rotation,they never disappoint!  
What are you streaming tonight?
Willy DeVille / Victory Mixture / Qobuz (cd) 
What are you streaming tonight?
Ray Bonneville / Roll It Down / Qobuz (cd) 
Brainstorm Thursday. Are we approaching the Audiophile Singularity?
How about college football players that crush it in the combine,and flat out suck in the NFL? They sure "measured" well,but seem to be missing some intangible.  I think measurements can probably get you pointed in the right direction,but I think i... 
To all those who celebrate!
Happy Easter to all! Remember the One that paid for our sins!  
High Gain?
Experiment. The suggestion using a Schiit SYS is very valid. I own two FW amps. An F5,and J2. I have two systems. One uses a passive pre,the other is an active tube. I have run both amps with the passive,driving a pair of not too sensitive Graham ... 
Is this an right time to buy hifi?
Debt is not a good thing anytime,especially now. If you can pay now,buy it now.   
Is this an right time to buy hifi?
Buy now,for tomorrow is guaranteed to no man.