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The Intellectual People Podcast - Dr. Earl Geddes
In another kenjit thread I viewed for some reason (absolute covid boredom and morbid curiosity I guess) he mentioned he mods Bose drivers — no joke.  If that doesn’t tell you all you need to know... 
Choosing Headphones up to 1700 USD
“Better” is impossible to say because that’s really a personal taste thing, but reading between the lines in the reviews the SDA-2 seems to be a more complete and refined-sounding amp/DAC that I think would come through on an excellent and transpa... 
If you stream music from the internet, I can't recommend this more highly
Thank you for sharing the great info!!! 
Speakers for Pro-ject Debute Carbon DC with 2M blue
Check the seller’s feedback if you haven’t to make sure they’re reputable and that they’re an authorized dealer in case you have a problem.  That’s all I got.  
Harley quote
I personally don’t discriminate.  
Anyone ever try to toe-out?
I don’t think toeing them out is a good idea and agree with @b_limo that toeing them in would make more sense.  If you can’t move the speaker further away from the side wall you can try some absorptive material on the wall at the reflection point ... 
Speakers for Pro-ject Debute Carbon DC with 2M blue
Your Pioneer should be able to drive the 6.3s fine for now.  I wouldn’t buy another amp until you have whatever speakers you choose in house and then see what direction you want the sound to go and what specifically you’d like to improve upon.  Th... 
Choosing Headphones up to 1700 USD
I think the Monoprice is probably a very good unit and a good value (gotta love Monoprice!).  The SDA-2 uses a more advanced AKM chip and they’ve paid a lot of attention to improving the USB input, clock, jitter, etc. whereas I don’t see anything ... 
Speakers for Pro-ject Debute Carbon DC with 2M blue
The Wharfedale Diamond 11.3 is available on sale for $700/pr at Music Direct and others.  Great sounding speakers for the price and relatively easy to drive.  Elac Debut F5.2 is also worth a look but is a little harder to drive.  Hope this helps, ... 
In my comparison experiment, go Lore or Lore Reference, or something else, for the same $
I’d definitely recommend giving the LSA-10 Signatures a listen available here on sale from manufacturer for $1399 and 30-day trial period.  Read the reviews.  Best of luck in your search.  
Choosing Headphones up to 1700 USD
I think the HIFIMAN ‘phones would really be worth a try given what you’re saying. What I find really striking about them is their expansive “out of the head” soundstage and the very detailed yet not harsh or fatiguing treble. The bass is different... 
Audio Mirror vs Prima Luna tube DAC
A very knowledgeable friend has recommended the Schiit Yggdrasil as a SS alternative at about the same price point as the AM.I wouldn’t include the Yggy given what you’re looking for as it’s neither tubed nor NOS that I think will both help in get... 
Server/Streamer or Streamer/DAC?
What is it about the more expensive streamers that provide better quality sonics? Purpose built to optimize audio quality with higher-quality parts while minimizing contamination and noise.  
McCORMACK DNA-1
@arcticdeth — Blame me if you must, but it already happened to my DNA 0.5 Rev A (still sadly sitting dead in my basement), so trust me when I say it’s better to know before your amp just up and dies one day than to hold out hope that you can someh... 
Newly patented, infinitely adjustable system tuning
Hi!  That’s awesome because now we can make the sound Perfect for every recording despite the fact that all speakers are flawed and way overpriced when you look at the cost of the parts.  I just patented a knob that lets you direct more of the sou...