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What Makes a Difference?
No piece of equipment or digital format  trumps a brilliantly recorded/mastered session. 
Looking for an integrated tube amp under $2500
I have one of these in a second system and it would have no issues driving your speakers.  Definitely a warm sound and built like a tank.  The footprint is more than 7 inches.  Did you mean height?  That's less than 7 inches. https://www.ebay.com... 
Please- No more Tin Pan Alley
For gear comparison purposes there's actually something to be said for hearing many rooms play a track you are ridiculously familiar with so you can discern the sometimes subtle differences between rooms.  I approach the listening rooms more diagn... 
Decisions on standmounts: ATC, Dynaudio, ProAc, Sonus Faber
@wim1983 Interesting that you describe the Dentons as being neutral and accurate.  I have a pair of them as well in a 2nd system and find them warm, not neutral and not exactly accurate but highly engaging - this is with both SS and tube gear.  I ... 
King Crimson on Streaming Services
"warming up" or relenting and beaten into submission?  I think I read somewhere that an artist makes more on the sale of a single CD/record than they do when customers stream the same content 5,000 times. 
Some Thoughts on Axpona 2019--from an Axpona Newbie
I had many of the same impressions as the OP as this was my first AXPONA as well.  I was only there one day so I missed many more rooms that I could attend but I was quite impressed with the Gershman Acoustics Grande Avant Garde speakers and the P... 
For fun check this unique Supratek amp I am purchasing
@lowrider57I guess "best of luck" isn’t equivalent to "enjoy!" ??? 
Really bad sounding power cables ?
I know they aren't expensive and it seems that many love them, but find that the Pangea power cables are incredibly dark and suck the life out of my sound.  The "cheap" stock cords sound better to my ears.  I recently tried the Nordost Blue Heaven... 
alternative music guitar heroes
I always felt M Ward also fell squarely into this category. 
APOXNA 2019--My Friday Morning Show Review
I was there today as well. The standout room for me today was PranaFidelity. I wasn’t familiar with their products and the work of Steven Norber. Really amazing synergy from his gear. The PranaFidelity Vayu floor speakers paired with the Kuzma Sta... 
***Is It Me Or Have Todays Modern Tubes Gotten REALLY REALLY Good***
I think the new production Gold Lion KT88s provide great bang for the buck.  So yes, I agree with the OP. 
Cary CAD-120S MkII vs VAC Signature 200 iQ
@gmercer On the topic of warm, I have also heard that this amp in particular can run very hot. Have you had that experience?I think it runs as warm as you'd expect from eight KT88 tubes.  It's warm if you hover your hands directly above the tubes ... 
Cary CAD-120S MkII vs VAC Signature 200 iQ
Is it really fair to compare these two amps considering the massive price differential?  I own a Cary CAD120S MKII and am happy with it for the price but if price were no object I would much prefer the VAC.   
Death of Rock 'n' Roll
well when I notice how much rock and roll from the 60s/70s/80s/90s that my 15-yr old daughter listens to I know for certain that rock and roll is very much alive! The music lives on way beyond the people...…..and the newer stuff is good too....not... 
AURALiC ARIES G1 or G2 streamer
You may want to read this article for some insight:https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/audio-accessory/wireless/auralic-aries-g1-wireless-streaming-transporter-review/?fbclid=IwAR078wq5m9Vy9CZLbo-RGLiCdjEefTrBKk8wUY8Yr11Pm30ZA698NYyoffs