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Gallo Reference 3 SA Owners
I run mine at about 1 o'clock. My amp is a DK Design VS I Reference Mk.2 
Seeking advice on high res computer music: 4 Qs
iTunes will play 24/96 high resolution files.USB is a digital out, and mine certainly does not disappoint. 
McCartney Live?
I saw him at Coachella back in April, and he was superb. I didn't know what to expect, but he did not disappoint. Lots of Beatles, Wings, and choice solo tracks. He can still hit all of the notes he sung in his twenties, and of course, he plays li... 
New Gallo 3.5's
Hi Doug, yes I own a pair of 3.05's actually. Other than the removal of the switch on the back of the speaker, there was some other modification made to the crossover??? I don't honestly remember, it was right before the 3.1 came out. Anyway, I lo... 
New Gallo 3.5's
Hey Doug, no offense intended. Just trying to add some levity to the proceedings. I don't presume for a moment that the Gallo 3 is a perfect speaker, but then I challenge anyone, anywhere, to show me such a device. I just like playing music throug... 
New Gallo 3.5's
Note to self: Never listen to your Gallo's with a stethoscope. Done and done! 
Good stores in LA
LA Audio on Western had Wilson (Alexandria, Sophia, & Watt Puppy), VTL, Audio Research & a whole bunch of other very high end gear when I last checked. They keep all the expensive stuff upstairs, so you'll have to ask them to take you up t... 
Good stores in LA
Sound Factor in Santa Monica closed some time ago. 
American made USB DAC's
I own the Wavelength Brick, and find it to be superb. You can pick a used one up for about $1000.00. Well worth it. 
Loudspeakers with a wide sweet spot
Gallo Reference 3's. 
Driving 1 ohm
Check out FM Acoustics line of power amps. 
Bel Ref1000s OR M300s + Gallo refrence S.A. amp?
The sub amp will give you (depending on your room) flat bass down to 22Hz. The real beauty of it is, the built in crossover, which enables you to find the ideal crossover point. If you play a lot of music with low organ pipes, you might need to co... 
man do I miss Tower records and
You are deluded! Tower Records was mismanaged, and a victim of greed. Not only from within, but from the record companies as well. The record companies thought that they could continue to command $18 for a new CD, even as the business was being st... 
Gallo 3.1 vs. B&W 804 vs. faber grand piano
The Gallo's excel at imaging. Their bass is very good, especially with the Gallo sub amp. High end is very sweet, and very extended. They are however, extremely sensitive to placement, so due care should be taken when setting them up. 
what is a lazy old audiophile to do?
Same as this lazy old audiophile:MacBook > iTunes > Wavelength Brick USB DAC > PreampI have my library ripped Apple Lossless to 3 external Lacie 500 GB drives.Very satisfactory solution.