timrhu

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Best sounding Hybrid Integrated in $2000 range
Unison Research Unico SE. 
Meadowlark Kestrel question?
I still use a pair of the original Kestrels. Now they are being driven by a 30 watt integrated. I hooked a 20 watt tri-path amp to them a while ago and it had no problem with them. I will say I rarely listen at loud levels.FWIW, my ears much prefe... 
What is your DESERT ISLAND amp & speaker combo?
Something like a York all in one system, where the Audiophile Police will get so upset that they would search the world to find and arrest me for being so lame.Abucktwoeighty My brother had one of those way back when. I remember trying to lecture ... 
Found good & affordable amp for Magnepans
Hey Tim,I was going to offer to repair it for you if you were sure the caps were bad. I live in Brownsburg. Probably should check Craig's list more often, but I have never seen anything audio related worth buying locally. 
Your first amp?
An Eico integrated amp back in 69. My dad got it at a yard sale. I don't recall the model, but it got me started in this hobby.The first amp I purchased with my money was a Pioneer SX535 receiver. A great little 25 watt receiver. 
Found good & affordable amp for Magnepans
So whatever happened to the Aragon amp? Still using it as a one channel amp? 
Influential Producers
Nile Rodgers has produced some fine albums with a bit of a signature sound. 
crap luck w/ kimber 4vs
I think your money would be better spent on a used pair of Audioquest Slate, Type 8, CV-8 or older hi-end Audioquest cables. Some of these can be had for way less than the 8TC. At least that's my experience, YMMV. 
question about wire break in
Change is constant. Every item in the chain undergoes some form of change with each use. I don't feel a need for gooble-dee-gook or mumbo jumbo to explain this. Can those changes be heard? I don't make that claim. But then again, I don't spend tim... 
Rating system insanity
A "10" rating means as new. Who is the culprit? Help us out here.Also, PS Audio provides excellent customer service. I purchased a used integrated amp, from a seller here, that developed a problem. PS Audio fixed it for free as it was still in the... 
Well, worst of is really what this is about
Jameswei, I never said you were wrong. In fact, I'm sure I would agree with you, just wondering who actually uses those discs.As for me, first on my list are the Sequerra Met 7 speakers. They were rated Class B in Stereophile mainly, I guess, on S... 
Well, worst of is really what this is about
Jameswei, did you at least use these products before deciding they were over rated? 
Affordable Newer Speakers
You don't mention price range but my suggestion is the same anyway. Do a little research, buy used from reputable sellers and audition in your system. If whatever you buy isn't to your liking you can resell. You can't lose much if you don't mind t... 
Norah Jones
Roxy54, I agree with you; boring. Her breakthrough album puts me to sleep (literally) before the fourth song starts. I have yet to listen to it all the way through awake. 
Song With Best Beginning
"Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is," another by Chicago.