rugyboogie

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Top vintage receivers vs. modern high-end equipment
In my effort to get some high efficiency speakers for my newplace I bought some JBL Hartfields. They are powered up by McIntosh MX110 pre and a McIntosh225 amp. Sounds delicious and are a pure delight to listen to. MX110 has tape input, tuner and ... 
Ayre VX-5 vs. darTZeel NHB-108
Have several amps in my system. My darTZeel amp is a decision I have never regretted . As Jtinn mention you really have to hear it to make a proper decision. Worth the effort. 
Help Need CD player for about 2k to 3k
Would give a used Audio Research CD 7.5 or CD 8 a listen.Auditioned several Melco Music Server with Dac's and still preferred my CD 7.5.Good luck. 
I lied to my wife about the price of Stax 009S headphone
I have been lucky as I met my wife racing cars, we were both competitors in SCCA Solo II both here and in the USA. Had a nice stereo set up then Acoustat, PS Audio pre and amps, Oracle with Srynx and Koetsu, and still have music in my life now.Whe... 
A DAC that can make digital sound analog?
Totaldac are R2R. Sound is extraordinary, upgradeable if you have the itch.  
The new magnificent Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL Preamplifier
Have had the LTA Micro ZOTL MZ2s since Jan 2017 and have been using with my Focal Elears. Very happy, then one day I tried the Micro on my Hartsfields with great results. Have a large weekend project, building my retirement home, bought new gear f... 
Off grid digital music
Ripping SACD can be done via Sony play station and also on older OPPO's. I haven't done it my self but know of people that have done this. 
Off grid digital music
The island that we are on is remote and roughly 40 minutes away from the mainland. so no internet access what so ever. No school, store, hospital or infrastructure nothing. But of course we pay property tax for what...........Thanks spatialking, w... 
I need a subwoofer/sub-bass opinion from you
If you are handy with tools I would add an infinite baffle subwoofer.Inexpesive and will work better than any subwoofer that you can buy. 
Received your Magnepan 30.7’s Yet
Heard the 30.7 at HIFI Centre in Vancouver BC.Have posted on the WB Forum as on the Magnepan thread.They are exceptional speakers.A lot of people post opinions without having heard them ?These have me thinking of making a change to my system. 
Isolation Feet for Garrard 301 wood plinth
Stillpoints under my 301 
"Amused To Death" 2015
Received the new release and its ok.Lucky to have the original 92 dutch pressing.Dynamics are much better on the original. 
Clear audio professional or klaudio record cleaner
Had the Loricraft and purchased the KL Audio.So convenient having both sides cleaned at once.Yeah I am lazy. 
Personal speaker evolution
For my new home that is under construction and off grid I lucked out and bought a pair of JBL Hartsfield. 
Help me buy a Garrard
Very happy with my Steve Dobbins Garrard 301.Have his custom 301 copper top platter that takes the performance to another level.Good luck in your quest.