soix

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Best way to spend $1000 on used bookshelf speakers?
Depends completely on what sound characteristics you’re looking for and what electronics you’re driving them with.  
The extinction of human interaction takes yet another step forward...
Yes, there are technological advances that improve our lives, but they aren't all that important when compared to the slow erosion of common decency. @tony1954 — Amen to that, but as the former seems to be driving a lot of the latter and shows no ... 
What DAC to get?
Then exit the DAC via 3.5 Stereo pin. It is possible to reverse this and go out RCA to 3.5 Stereo pin to the speaker.I don’t get it.  What’s the rest of the equipment in your system? 
Looking for high end individual streamer & individual dac to work in tandem.
I think an R2R DAC would provide the type of sound you’re looking for and would also recommend the Pontus ll along with the Musician Pegasus or Aquarius and pair it with something like the ProJect Stream Box.  Best of luck.  
Cardas Clear Beyond Jumpers For Joseph Audio Pearls
Damn.  Color me jealous.  I’ve always felt the Pearls could well be my end-game speakers.  
The extinction of human interaction takes yet another step forward...
I don't want to be 100% negative, when was the last time anything in this world changed for the better?Man, I’d hate to hear from you when you WANT to be negative.  But it does seem like one step forward and two steps back at times.  When we forge... 
Speaker Reco
Sound characteristics - honestly I'm not sure how to describe this.. Perhaps I've not listened to enough systems.I agree.  Nobody can make a legit speaker recommendation if all you have is what music you listen to and at what volume.  You need to ... 
The extinction of human interaction takes yet another step forward...
Some very good and thought-provoking responses.  I have to say that validating online audio shows using porn as an analogy was very unexpected, and effective.  I agree that if I can’t make it to an audio show it’d still be interesting to glean wha... 
Speaker Reco
What sound/speaker characteristics are most important to you? 
Cardas Clear Beyond Jumpers For Joseph Audio Pearls
Not sure if these would work...https://www.ebay.com/itm/323640129003  
Considering ditching 5.1 for a soundbar; suggestions?
Please forgive me, I just can’t help myself. You’ve got a great space to merge your 2-channel and HT into one system and have the best of both worlds with no more added complexity. I’d suggest selling the Klipsch L/R/C speakers and getting a bette... 
DAC That Punches Above Its Price Point
I’d recommend taking a look at the Musician Pegasus. 
Need advice/opinion in choosing Vandy 2ci or Thiel 1.5
Not sure a tube integrated will have the juice for the Thiels.  
Recommendations for speakers with Luxman 509x
Room is 14x18’ with the speakers facing the long way. It’s a living room, so am constrained by space and the wife. They will be less than 2’ from the wall and snuggled up next to a wood TV stand in the middle. Ouch. Just...ouch. I got nuthin’, exc... 
Ever Been Too High?
+1 @russ69 — also, how many hours do you have playing the speakers so far?  They may not even be broken in yet.  I have a feeling the amps you’re using have a lot to do with this as well.  What amps are you using?  I’m not aware of the Sierras bei...