speakermaster

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warmest speaker cables you've heard?
The most warm cables in my experience are monster cable z3 speaker cables for a bright system and electronics but they are still good wires. 
Can a Classe SSP replace a dedicated stereo pre?
It very well could it is all in how the pre interface with the rest of your gear and in fact it may sound better because of how it fits in your system. 
What is the #1 equipment want currently on your HiFi horizon???
My one want would be to hear an altec lansing a1x play my favorite recordings in a location that is good for sound using those speakers. 
Class D amps seem poised to take over. Then what?
They will not because people will seek out the best classic amplifiers and speakers when all the good new stuff is gone and find out that is where the best sound is anyway. 
speakers for classic receiver
That minimum impedance will be a problem for most vintage receivers as well as most power amplifiers i would choose a good or great vintage speaker to go with your vintage amp you will get much better sound than a new speaker for a lot less money. 
Rack recommendations
The rack matters and the biggest thing that matters is that it is made out of wood and sturdy any other material will make the sound bright, thin, and tonally incorrect and the best way to get what you want is to make it yourself which gives you a... 
How many of you are digital only systems?
You want both because they are both a means to get the best recordings from different eras in music so just have fun and listen to more good music and great recordings that is the fun in audio finding the magic records to listen to. 
The best $99 system upgrade ever!
Also periodically cleaning all your connections and re terminating your speaker wires can be like you cleaned the wax out of your ears. 
Buying used: how old is too old?
Speakers do not wear out i have some 73 year old speakers that happen to be the best ones that i own of my many pairs so if they are a quality speaker do not be afraid of the old ones especially if you have a professional type driver in them. 
Different amplifier class for different music genres?
A great amplifier should be able to play all types of music but finding a great one is difficult but well worth the time and effort as well as a pair of speakers that will play all types of music but they are hard to find too so good luck searchin... 
Putting together turntable rig
Always start with a great table and tonearm and cartridge and then you can add a good phono stage later if you do not have the money at that time. 
Money Well spent
You areĀ  not going to be blown away by cable it is a refinement to a well put together system not a band aid to fix problems with the system mesh,setup, and positioning is much more important than the cable but when all is right the great cable wi... 
Recapturing my youth
I would go for a larger snell rather than a large boston acoustics they will sound better and you will need to make sure about the surrounds and possibly caps but remember the snell speakers will have complex crossovers and you may need to use the... 
Vinyl guy seeking recommendation for a top level cd player
All of those are good considerations but do not forget accuphase and i you can find one in good working order try a classic wadia or go out of your way to hear one at least. 
Tube vendors.
Andy's tubes good alternative to the others and maybe better in a lot of ways.