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tomic601

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MQA vs. ripped vs. vinyl vs. hi res
PCM is quite good :-) I have both WADIA and Ayre A2D and as others have said, no clear winner. I also greatly appreciate the tone of discussion so far and @tellefsen  great and detailed post.i will say for those ripping vinyl to digital, volume do... 
Vandersteen 1Ci , your experience?
The acoustic coupler on the back of the 2 ( and the 3 ) make placemat in smaller rooms a bit more critical. The 2 plays quite low , especially for the $$$$ - even today ! I always found you need an amp with some grunt to control the two low end.ha... 
WHat did Audiophiles hear during Tape deck era?
The Denon tape in a 3 head Denon deck was really good :-) 
Why no Virtual System pics??
https://systems.audiogon.com/systems?utf8=✓&q=Poverty 
Why no Virtual System pics??
https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/7100Condo 
Vandersteen 1Ci , your experience?
What a nice full circle journey:-) 
Too good a post to waste
Ya, reading them listening to and selling gear in 1979 based on Dr Matti Otolla research And the brilliant Jim Thiel wired with as I recall Fulton Brown.. Vandersteen since 1977.....before that Bozak and McIntosh... the legendary concert grands, 2... 
How long do NOS 6L6gc power tubes last in a Mcintosh MC240 amp?
Garth - I bet that sounds fantastic!!!! Belles are really nice ! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
August body = you group of vinyl junkies 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Me either Steve, I am asking ? 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
August body - best Drive By Truckers ( with Isbell ) album ? 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
He speaks to me...Decoration Dayi know the anger and the rage... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I just binging on Jason Isbell today 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@pratorious what a wonderful problem to have- enjoy 
Thiel Owners
Jafant if you are in NYC go hear Mimas at Johnny Rutan in NJand yes the Ayre is fantastic amp