tomcarr

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I was happy with my system for 30 years; now I need a new amp...and more?
+1 @mesch   
Anybody can help? ....B&W 804D3
Contact B&W. They have info.  
Prospectives on Chi-Fi
What is truth?  
Please join this poll!!!
Audiogon  
Prospectives on Chi-Fi
Agreed. My MIC Topping Pre90, Vincent SP-331 and Oppo 103 have been flawless for years. Build quality and reliability outstanding.  
Oppo service
Fantastic, OP! That kind of service is sadly unheard of these days. I'm glad to hear about it. My 103 will require service some day...  
Bang for the buck
+1 for Vandersteens. Have owned 3 pairs since the 80s. They are a great all-around speaker, but you need to be sure your seated ear height is at or lower than tweeter level. They are very picky about that. Stand up and you lose most of the treble ... 
Feel like I'm outta my mind....
+1 @soix. Have Monitor Audios in a second system. They will play LOUD, CLEAN, and DEEP.  
Is it possible for a high end manufacturer to overprice their goods?
@8th-note  "There are 5.3 million millionaires and 770 billionaires living in the US. The market for ultra luxury goods is bigger than you think." I thought 5.3 million seemed like a low number so I did some checking. You're correct, depending on... 
ARC REF 750
Nice! Should sound fabulous! Let us know how it all sounds.  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Donald Fagen  
Speaker upgrade for Primaluna EVO 300 - Looking to find some audio nirvana bliss!
Monitor Audio  
Experiences Selling Stuff On Audiogon?
No problems with Audiogon per se, but plenty of problems with shipping companies damaging items.  
Songs with excellent advice?
You Don't Miss Your Water  
What is the proper loudness for listening?
I am surprised how loud some are able to listen. I use a dB meter, C-weighted, fast response. 75 dB peaks when my wife is sleeping in over the weekends. 85 dB peaks after she has joined the living, and it is LOUD to me.