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What's the best and/or favorite piece of equipment you've owned? And do you still own it?
There’s been tons and tons of fine equipment in my house over the years.The one that was the best, had a great sound stage, great rear facing baffles that just pounded out the bass, and was quick. The 1992 Ducati 888sps. Simply the sound from thos... 
What does Hi-Fi Even Mean anymore?
@mapman Good read thanks. 
Tube virgin looking for tube amp under $3k
Here you go.Great Hybrid Tube and is only 7 months old.https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa6ehi-pathos-acoustics-classic-one-mkiii-tube 
A stupid question for which there's no sensible answer.
@keithsax That is an awful album in my opinion. 
Looking for a SS Amp to power Spatial Audio X-5's
Moon By Simaudio 330A 
Grant Fidelity parts ways with Psvane
These are “Old School Tactics” being executed by both parties.The shame is they’re dragging their customer base into the fray and they will disenfranchise their end user customers.When I was working in the very lucrative motorcycle parts industry ... 
Best temperature for optimum tube performance
A new band, Snarky MC?Just kidding loved the use of “snark”I enjoy MC posts and his view. 
Help! Buy McIntosh MA252?
I had a 252, Pathos Classic One MK3 .sold the 252 and kept the Pathos Classic One.then bought a Raven Blackhawk MK3 and the Pathos was replaced in my main system by the Raven. Listen to as many options as you can. Raven has 45 day return and check... 
Has anybody bought or heard a Chinese knock off amplifier?
@jdane. And Canada, UK, Italy and the good old USA well some parts.  
Has anybody bought or heard a Chinese knock off amplifier?
CCP? It’s PRC People Republic of China. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Wynder K Frog, Out of the frying Pan.Roxy Music, SirenSturgill Simpson, Sound & FuryCCR Green River. 
Artists you feel you can rely on, buy any new album unheard.
Samatha FishJack WhiteBuddy GuyRadioheadThe KillersPat MethenyJeff BeckRobin Trowerjust to name a few. 
Raven Osprey with Spatial M3 Sapphires
Reach out to Dave or James at Raven.www.ravenaudio.com 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Antonio Vivaldi The complete Concertos for Lute and Mandolin: Duetsche Grammphon yes, Yessongs. 
What are the sexiest components ever made?
My Thorens TD145 with custom maple plinth.Anything built by Pathos Acoustics like my Pathos Classic One MK3Sound is sexy also.