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Floorstanding speaker experiences/recommendations in the $12-25k range
Hello, I don’t know the specs of the Octave V80SE as I’ve never listened to it before, but it looks like a really great amp especially with the Super Black Box. I would love to test it with Magnepan speakers. For example, the MG20.7 will give yo... 
Is there such a thing as a good medium priced music streamer?
+1 for Metronome DSS … and a good quality Ethernet cable!  
Streamer Upgrade
Hello. You may want to try the Metronome DSS network player and streamer. Quite an improvement compared to the BS Node (more clarity, more details, sharpened sound but no fatigue).    
What cable companies make the best cables and sell them directly?
Hello firstonetallguy, My 2 cents: with no time/no money to test all cables, I have simply applied the advices from TAS High-End Audio Buyer's Guide (www.theabsolutesound.com)   In the 2021 release, they recommended the Moon Audio cables Silve... 
Up to $4000US tower speakers for Jazz and Classical Music
...  by the way adding subs is not only to go to the lower end frequencies but also to give some oxygen to your amp who can do a much better job with the mediums and high frequencies. The blend between the main speakers and the sub(s) being the ma... 
Up to $4000US tower speakers for Jazz and Classical Music
... Apertura with ribbon tweeters are also worth listening. And why not staying with Q Acoustics and upgrade to the Concept 500?  
Up to $4000US tower speakers for Jazz and Classical Music
+1 for Magnepan speakers & one or two subs. Mesmerizing for those who love Jazz and Classical Music.  
Thinking Hybrid Integrated.
+1 (Aesthetix)..  
Magnepan, Best midrange?
@ douglas_schroederI am very flattered to have elicited such a reaction.But a little over the top, right?For my part, I have found the loudspeakers (Maggies) that live up to my expectations (especially in the midrange frequencies that are most im... 
Magnepan, Best midrange?
At this price and whatever the model you consider (1.7i, 3.7i or 20.7...), there are no better loudspeakers on the market in each category for reproducing Vocals and acoustic instruments such as guitars.Timbres and soundstage are just incredible.Y... 
How to change voltage settings in a Classe CA-2300
Hi Elisabeth,Thank you for your answer.Also sorry for reverting to you so late (I have been traveling abroad).Actually I live in Brazil. There, the PS Audio power plant P5 (which was lent to me in order to test the amp) is 3 times more expensive t...