russ69

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This probably never happens to you guys....
Warning: This may cause you to upgrade your loudspeaker system.   
Competitive class D amp suggestions
Rogue Audio Sphinx v3. It gets positive reviews everywhere, well except audio science review... ASR totally dismissed the product. They saved a lot of time by not bothering to listen to it. It wouldn't matter though they only listen (when they ... 
Stereophile AXPONA 2022 Audio Show Live Report
Most magazines are not Consumer Reports but more like an addition to the manufacturers sales department. J Gorden Holt is dead and with him went the critical review as it did in a lot of enthusiast's magazines.   
Competitive class D amp suggestions
I really like the hybrid concept. Tube front end and class D for power. That seems to exploit the best of both designs although I don't have a recommendation for you.   
Can a pair of BAT Rex II (Tube) mono block amplifiers make the Martin Logan Neoliths sing?
It would be for me but your concert level remark would have me concerned. 160 watts runs out pretty quick if you are pushing it.   
Jumper interaction with 3 way speaker
Jumper or bar, no difference.  
Looking for a new (preowned OK) line stage under $5K: suggestions?
Basically, looking to maximize dynamics as well as a touch more midrange bloom and dimensionality.  Slightly to warm side of neutral preferred over lean. Cary SLP-05.  
RGR Model 4 Pre Amp ....HUM QUESTION
After reading your post I tried the RGR 4's tone button. Voila, pushed it in and hum GONE!  I nailed it on the first post, lol. On a preamp that old I don't think I would spend any money on a repair unless you were really married to it, not wor... 
Has anyone heard the newest version of the Klispschhorm?
you had just misspelled Avantgarde. I guess I did but I can't fix it now.   
Balanced tube amp for $200
Your turntable has RCAs out (unbalanced), no need for a balanced output.    
RGR Model 4 Pre Amp ....HUM QUESTION
Leave the tone button pushed in?  
New to vinyl, where to start?
Yes, get some good headphones and an amp and have fun.   
Has anyone heard the newest version of the Klispschhorm?
The KH has a distinct presentation. On some music it’s so very very close to a live sound, it’s almost better than being there. At other times it might just be too much of a good thing. But there is no denying these speakers have stood the test of... 
How to keep albums playing at the same volume
Here's one. It will help but not dramatically.  rolls Stereo Program Limiter, Black (SL33B) : Electronics (amazon.com)  
Just got my pair of Beyerdynamic DT770 Pros
but why listen to headphones if you have a great main audio system. Speakers>headphones