tomic601

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Thoughts/Advice on replacing a 20 year old system
If you are headed to LaScala or Khorns, 75 wpc will kill y’all- consider a nice Mac preamp and 275 power amp and a dedicated streamer dacbtw the new Cornwall looks promising and will have deeper bass than the LaScala  
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Uber congrats on Diamond - I had 7 years of work strewn across 37 states and 14 countries, so I have more frequent flyer miles than braincells... I can relatesafe travels  
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Patty Griffin s/t( 2019 Thirty Tigers ) 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@spirit thanks for the tip, I will be your neck of the woods early May - would be good to buy ya a pint in the Pearl  
Help with new home
Big wave is right !!! That extra layer of Sheetrock and green glue on the ceiling and putting in dedicated circuits before moving in is essential avoid square rooms ! Higher ceilings are your friend  
Herron VTPH-2A vs Rogue Ares Magnum
also interested in what NOS people are rolling in... 
Herron VTPH-2A vs Rogue Ares Magnum
can we get an update please, chatting w Keith and about to go that way alsoanybody using a Lyra with either ? 
Teaser
I clear customs in Friday Hbr each fall on the way back from fishing British Columbia all summer. The San Juan’s are paradise! Enjoy :-) 
Asking suggestion for $15,000 audio system for classical music
3ma Audio .... I would start there !!!!!  
Asking suggestion for $15,000 audio system for classical music
Right on pick speakers first!the big room needs floor standershow important is finish ? Wood veneer ok or want need a more modern automotive paint ?and very important are you a seated sweet spot listener or a wanderer ?what table / arm/cart do you... 
Asking suggestion for $15,000 audio system for classical music
And since you have a fantastic starting budget, put one of Charlie Miller’s tweaks in the budget, evaluation of the sonic differences by you in your room, your system, your tastes will tell you IF you want to go down that “ perfect path “ 
Asking suggestion for $15,000 audio system for classical music
Also @audiotroy  makes excellent points on the tried and true system approach to the problem. The larger room will probably require a bit more power all other things equal.  
Asking suggestion for $15,000 audio system for classical music
You should also buy Jim Smiths most excellent book on getting better sound 
Asking suggestion for $15,000 audio system for classical music
Great info ! Now we can beginlove all the posts recommendations for quarter mile cars when an enduro might be needed .... anywayfrom a theoretical point your square room is probably the lesser sounding of the two but the odd shaped ceiling will mo... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
GTO wow, how fun must have sounded fantastic! Our Dad was much less enthusiastic and would rifle thru our stack of 70’s rock and declare that it would “ take him a week to exorcise the bad electrons from his Hi-Fi “