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Has Anyone Heard the new version of the Tekton Impact yet?
it amazes me how often new models are introduced. that guy Erik must be a real mad scientist, a person with a restless, creative mind. I'm so impressed and I'm not a Tekton owner or fan...just my observation. 
PRIMA LUNA DIALOGUE PREMIUM - 20 minutes and then loud pop and buzzing in 1 channel
Call Upscale Audio. 
What’s your vote for the most ridiculous, overpriced, and useless tweak?
and I thought I was crazy buying a $150 blue fuse!  But I could easily hear the difference and it was one I liked. I do have to admit some of the tweaks out there sound outlandish but...... 
Jeff Rowland 125 or PS Audio Stellar 300 ?
I owned a Stellar 300 amp. I found it excelled at dynamics, imaging and detail. It was not a tone king IMO, but a terrific value for the money 
What's playing in your head today?
funny you should post this, I've had ZZ Top blasting for a day or more.... 
New home power protection?
very good advice from all. a direct hit on your house cannot be protected by anything other than lightning rods IMO. I have a breaker box mounted surge protector and where I live the utilities are underground. We have spectacular lightning storms ... 
Anticable Cables: what do you like about them thread?
I use the 3.1 speaker wires with banana plug ends. I like their stiffness and ability to use uneven lengths. To my ears they sound fine with definition and bass punch and they aren't crazy priced. I've owned Nordost, when I had more money than bra... 
Qobuz Users Update?
David T I'd agree with your comments. I'm getting a Lumin device and will be able to try Qobuz and hear Tidal MQA for the first time. I figured both services would have competitive sound quality, so the catalogues of each would be the determining ... 
Using Martin Logan speakers with tube amps??Any experiences??
I owned ML SL3s, tubes wouldn't cut it and I went with a high powered SS amp.....BAT VK500....it was a good combo 
Favorite Miles Davis release
Miles Smiles then In a Silent Way 
Where could you go to hear all these Speakers at one time??? SpeakerFest!! Woodstock + 50
sounds interesting, I'm in Prescott.Larry 
Who are the Kings of Audiogon?
I was trying to "lighten" things up since many threads seem to become contentious. I don't care for that direction. 
Qobuz Users Update?
thanks for the comments, I'll give Q a try. 
Looking for great jazz guitar recordings - any recommendations?
WES MONTGOMERY!!! 
New PrimaLuna Evo's
No I haven't heard the Evo. Specs indicate circuit redesign to balanced configuration and inclusion of a headphone amp plus a little cosmetic change. Is that worth the difference to you? My Dialogue Premium integrated is the best tube rig I've own...