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what's your opinion on the magazine 'stereo review'??
I had a subscription for years to Stereo Review and loved reading the articles and equipment reviews. I especially liked the issue that came out once a year that had all (or most) of the equipment manufactured at the time, it had brief specs and p... 
About to audition Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Grand Reference - advice?
I have been waiting to hear them as well. The local dealer hasn’t brought them in yet. I have listened to the Beethoven Concert Grands and liked them just not enough to buy. I am hoping the Reference series will make the changes I wanted to hear. ... 
Hunt for new floor standers
I have heard the Monitor Silver series and was really impressed they didn't cost more. Good luck on your search, I am doing the same and have been for a while. My psychiatrist says to buy headphones and call it a day, but she streams MUZAK so I di... 
Do you ever have to re-break-in speakers?
Only if you replace a driver or crossover, as far as I know. What you probably experienced is the speaker cables and internal wiring just got re-acquainted. 
Upgrading from Sopra 3 to Maestro utopia iii what to expect?
Thanks, I am replacing Revel Performa F32's and find them too bright. I realize the 3's will have more bass but what is you thought on the tweeter and midrange? 
Upgrading from Sopra 3 to Maestro utopia iii what to expect?
I  know this doesn’t answer your question. But I am curious how you like the Sopra’s.  I have been looking for new speakers for quite some time and really do like the Sopra 2 and considering them. What weaknesses and strengths did you find with th... 
MoFi - Are You Kidding Me?
geoffkait, LOL!OP: Clean, Play, enjoy.... 
Neat video of REGA manufacturing
OK Sorryhttps://www.thecableco.com/how-rega-does-it, hope this one works 
Schiit vs. Mytek vs. Chord - looking for some thoughts
Congrats on the purchase. It can be brain racking trying different DACs but I found when I heard the Cutest, my hunt was over.Enjoy! 
Cartridge (other than Rega) with Rega RP10
Ladok, sorry especially one responding earlier. But yes, I consider the Lyra as a house sound. I find they have a delicate revealing sound with over analyzing. Top to bottom I find them to deliver what is ever in the groove. To a point that I have... 
Cartridge (other than Rega) with Rega RP10
I have been using a Lyra Kleos on mine since day one. In advice from Jonathan Carr (Cart designer) I was able to acquire shims for 3.5mm  at the base of the tonearm. Mr Carr recommended 3.4mm but unless I have shims specially machined, which I may... 
Considering going back to Solid State
Mrdecibel, maybe that would have helped. My sources are RP10/Kleos/Linn Linto, Ayre C5xe-mp, Bluesound Node2 with Chord Cutest. Don't listen to CD's as much seems like streaming is so much easier. 
Considering going back to Solid State
As mentioned, I am considering the switch. But truthfully leaning toward change. I have read some great advice that support change and not changing. I must start now auditioning the different brands mentioned here where possible. But thanks to all... 
Considering going back to Solid State
I did read the Stereo times review and I think it warrants further investigation, thank you scott888. Yes the Ayre KX5 twenty is on my short list, being 40 miles from Boulder and having positive dealings with Ayre on C5xe adds favor as well. I rea... 
Sonos Announcement today 1/21/2020
My Android phone no longer is fully compatible as of 6 months ago. So while most companies work on improvements as Sonos should so they could be more compatible with HiRes, they have been working on obsolescence!I think I have figured out the acro...