stoney40

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What do/did you do for a living?
Project Manager building wind and solar power plants.  My love for music started when I was 4 years old.  56 years later still at it.  
Speaker recommendation thread (Organised by tiers of price)
[$5001-$10,000]Pure Audio Design Trio 15 VoxativA speaker that has achieved the distinction of being my search ender. Associated ancillariesBakoon DAC 21Antipodes DX3Bakoon Amp 13R or Bakoon Amp 12R (both amps special qualities are marvelously rev... 
What is the best solid state amplifier you have ever heard?
Bakoon Amp 13R.  A remarkable amp at 25 watts per side. This is where my amp search ends.  
What are the top 3 dream speakers you wanna buy next regardless of price?
 - PAP Trio 15 Voxatix  - Devore O/96 - Cube Audio Nenphar 
Best bookshelf speakers
I purchased the Devore Fidelity 3XL's and haven't look back. They are definitely worth a look. I couldn't be more pleased.  
Contemplating DEVORE SPEAKERS (and others)....LONG audition report of many speakers
Prof, Very nice! I have been on a speaker journey recently. Thought initially I'd go for a widebander by Cube to go along with my Bakoon amp and dac. Then just decided to give Devore a look. I live in LA and Matt at Perfect Pitch allowed me an aud... 
Racks - what’s awesome without impacting my kids college plans?
Try Audio Vault...I purchase a rack for my gear and haven't looked back. Very pleased with the robustness and solidity of this product.  
Teckton OB Sigma speaker
Here are my impressions of the Tekton OB Sigma speakers. They were delivered on December 23rd and it took Tekton 8 weeks to build. Currently, the speakers have approximately 60 hours on them. Before I get going, here is a list of my ancillaries: ... 
Teckton OB Sigma speaker
Will do Kalali. Tekton appears to be stacked up with orders. So I expect another few weeks before delivery. These will will carry the upgrade package, as well. Meaning better internal wiring and caps I presume.  
Teckton OB Sigma speaker
cjaronica I am waiting for a pair of OB Sigmas to be delivered by Tekton. Once done I will provide my feedback on the speakers. I recently sold a pair of Scansonic MB 2.5's reluctantly. Those speakers once I set them up properly was fantastic. So ... 
I guess I have to sell my Tekton Enzos
I appreciate candor and I see nothing wrong with how the manufacturer describes his own products. As long as it is truthful. The buzz on this site about the quality of sound coming from Tekton's lineup is impressive. It has me pondering a purchase... 
Antipodes DS GT versus Bryston BDP2
Macdude! I also just replaced my LampizatOr Amber II with the Bakoon DAC 21. I'd be interested in your thoughts on that DAC. I am very pleased with what I am hearing.  
Antipodes DS GT versus Bryston BDP2
Thanks macdude! I just purchased the Bakoon DAC 21 and can't stop smiling at how this DAC sounds. I loved my LampizatOr Amber II and I not saying that the Bakoon is better. But now I am not inclined to climb the LampizatOr ladder as the Bakoon is ... 
Scansonic MB2.5 floor stander speaker. Does it complete with often speaker at $3500??
I know I am chiming in quite late. I have owned the MB-2.5's for a little over a year and find them to be incredible for the price. They do take time to place properly, but once done they are magic. Also, a high quality not necessarily high powere... 
Lampizator Amber II and MacBook Pro With JRiver
That is funny. I had the same problem until I pushed in the button (blue on mine) on the front panel. Then everything worked fine. And it is a very fine DAC.