sls883

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2025 Audio System Wish List Time!
My wish came true.  Assembled my new Salamander rack, moved all of my gear, and everything works. 🙂  
Selecting Rear Surrounds for 5.1 system
I'm a 2-channel guy.  My system is set up such that none of the HT gear is in the chain when listening to music.  I don't have room for floor standers in the rear.  I do, but the location would be less than Ideal.  Did you buy the B&W rears?... 
Which is REALLY the best Conrad Johnson Preamp
I haven't heard the ACT 2.  I had a Premier 17LS2 for a short time (about a month).  The ACT 2 is better than it, I believe. I was happy with the 17LS2.  I had upgraded from a PV-14L.  But, the 17LS2 had an issue (static), so after trying numerou... 
Selecting Rear Surrounds for 5.1 system
I needed to ceiling mount my rears, so I bought a pair of PSB C500 speakers. I Bluetooth the rear channel to a Denon integrated amp that I already owned. You could Bluetooth to amplified speakers like @soix mentioned. You'll need to run power to ... 
Parasound vs Coda
@yyzsantabarbara Yeah, I traded my old amp for the No 8.  I'm using it with a Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL preamp.  I like a tube preamp with a solid state amp.  Works well for me.   
Parasound vs Coda
@yyzsantabarbara I didn't have an 11. I had their entry level amp.   
2025 Audio System Wish List Time!
I just assembled a new Salamander rack for Christmas.  Finally, I have a rack that will hold everything.  My wish is that when I unhook everything and move it, it all works.  LOL.  With the home theatre components, there are lots of things to conn... 
Parasound vs Coda
@yyzsantabarbara  I traded my old Coda Continuum in to Doug Dale at Coda. The capacitors were starting to go.  He offered to repair it for a reasonable price, or I could trade it in.  He wasn't pushy about trading up like another manufacturer that... 
Parasound vs Coda
@yyzsantabarbara I suppose the 16 is better than the 8.  For $10,700 more, it should be. I think most people, including myself, could be happy with an 8. In it's price range, I think it's an excellent value.   
Need Opinions for Different Cable Manufacturers/Cable Designs
I’ve often wondered how cable makers price their cables. I imagine it’s something like this..... "Well, Bob, our three cables are finished. Now, we need to set prices. The green one costs us $43, but it sound pretty darn good. I think we can get ... 
what dacs are fast, lively, energetic?
@mclinnguy He also did a review of the Gustard X-30 dac.  It's had at least three rave reviews, but still seems to be flying under the radar.  It's a long review.  Summary is that he really likes it.  :) He doesn't describe it as fast, but to be ... 
two channel speaker/equipment consultant
OP posted twice and disappeared.    
Whats playing on your system today?
Bachman Turner Overdrive  
Whats playing on your system today?
Van Halen - Balance (2023 remaster).  First time listening to it.  I like it.   
Whats playing on your system today?
Roxette - Look Sharp!  It's really good. Hadn't listened to it in years.