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What speaker could safely be ordered without hearing it first?
Any speaker can be safely ordered provided you can return it.  
"If These Walls Could Sing"...Documentary about Abbey Road Studios
+1 @tomsch  Us too, thanks @mofimadness !!!  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Derek and the Dominos  
First hand experience (stories about room treatment) needed
OP- I treated all 1st reflection points all four walls and the ceiling with Primacoustic panels. Room sound went from bright and shrill with horrible imaging to neutral and relaxing with a holographic soundstage. My pics are in virtual systems. S... 
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Roxette  
Can an audio rack be that important?
I was skeptical for decades about the sonic benefits of a rack, but finally had one built because I was tired of having gear sitting on the floor. Had a friend who's an artisan build it to my specs. 1.5" butcher block hardwood. 1" square steel ... 
Budget preamp with quality volume control
OP- I do not own the A90D. I can only speak about the Pre90. I'm sorry I can't help in that regard.  
Budget preamp with quality volume control
I owned the original Freya (with tubes) and also own the Topping. Both sound very good. The Topping is a little quieter and a little more neutral than the Freya. After comparing the two, I sold the Freya. I've had the Topping  for a year or so and... 
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Blondie  
Luxman D-07x
@jafant  That is wonderful news. Looking to hearing the difference. Hopefully soon...  
Luxman D-07x
Thanks @jafant ! Ordered from Music Direct. Have purchased from them before. Model was not in stock. Will ship from manufacturer, but has not shipped yet. Anxiously waiting for it! Very much looking forward to hearing it. It will be replacing ... 
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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band  
New ADCOM amplifier and preamp reviews
Great choice on the speakers! Have the earlier generation model (silver 8) and can tell you they are easy to drive, are very clear and can play LOUD. They don't seem very picky about the front end but obviously the cleaner the better for the best... 
Luxman D-07x
Hello @milpai . I have never heard it. Steve Guttenberg loved the 10X. I figured the 3X should share most of those characteristics. The "Invert Phase" button is of interest to me too. My opinion is, there's lots of great sounding CD players, I ju... 
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Fleetwood Mac