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Classical Music for Aficionados
amman3,Thanks a lot for your feedback.  It’s very encouraging! 
Classical Music for Aficionados
newbie,  You’re right, it is a heavy lift trying to keep this thread going.  But, we got off to a good start.  Just have to get the more reticent to participate. I’lm going to get the piano record you recommend. I’ve never heard of Michael Sheppar... 
Should I buy the Oppo BD 205?
I should add, the Oppo is not my main player for red book CDs.  I have a transport/DAC combination for those.  I just use the Oppo for SACDs and other hi-res formats. 
Classical Music for Aficionados
I would like to revive this thread before it dies out. I was just listening to the “Decca Sound” box which has a  section of classic performances issued on Decca.  The first two I listened to were “knock your socks off” sounding blockbusters from ... 
Question for tube aficionados
I am actually delighted with my system right now. My search is over. The Telefunkens are my tubes of choice. 
Question for tube aficionados
Well, I’ve done a lot of listening lately, and on my system, the Telefunken tubes work better than the Amperex. They are just cleaner and more elegant. I’m sure the Amperex are great tubes, but they don’t work as well with my setup. It’s possible ... 
Have you ever hated the sound of your system one day, and loved it the next?
I might try the $40 bottle. 
Have you ever hated the sound of your system one day, and loved it the next?
Are we talking about the $40, $140, or $600 bottle? 
Streaming
I now have Chromecast Audio. I have the apps for Spotify and BBC Radioi can access Spotify on Chromecast but not BBC. 
Have you ever hated the sound of your system one day, and loved it the next?
 I’ll stay with the single malt Scotch. 
Question for tube aficionados
Right now, I’m very happy with my NuForce Reference 9 V3’s.And they’re a few thousand less than the Bel Canto. I know there is extreme predjudice against class D.But you have to hear the NuForce to render an informed opinion 
I hate when this happens
Have double insulated walls in a room built for music and am retiredCan blast any time of day or night.And yes, my wife claims I’m going deaf too.What’s  that you say? 
Question for tube aficionados
Objective evaluation of improvements in a stereo system is hard to arrive at.  There are so many subjective factors involved.  So I pulled out the Chesky “Ultimate Demonstration” disc that I had listened to prior to tube and amplifier changes. Thi... 
Question for tube aficionados
Could be.  The bass response is far better than the original was.Really quite impressive!The main thing, though, is that it just sounds better with the NuForce. 
Question for tube aficionados
Modified Dalquist DQ 20’s.The Belles just didn’t push them hard enough for impact.