willgolf

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Manufacturers
 had great success talking to the owners of Raven Audio, Tekton, Magnepan, Focal, and Viking Acoustic.  I find the smaller boutique companies are way more responsive.  I hate when I don't get a response from emails from Companies.  I love Lumin an... 
Wife opened door to build my best ever system...ideas for what it should be?
My wife did something similar with me also a couple years ago. I live in Arizona where it is extremely hot in the summer and I had tube amps. The heat from tube amps is not an issue. The sound is just more musical in my mind. As part of my researc... 
Qobuz vs Tidal
As the OP, I appreciate all of your comments. Spotify is great to listen to music when you're taking a shower or working in the garage. I did like Tidal when I used it before but based on everyone's comments I think when I set up my new system in ... 
seeking ‘HORN’ ideas apart from Klipshc Lascalla
Blindjim I am curious if you are blind? I recently lost 85% of the vision in my eyes due to a stroke and the optic nerve.  If you were looking for horn speakers I would recommend you find my forum titled Horne speaker recommendations dated July 12... 
How to shop for an integrated?
Check out Raven audio.  Call Dave Thomson in Texas.  He is one of the owners of some of the best affordable integrated tube amps.  Dave is extremely knowledgable.  Raven offers a money back guarantee so if you do not like it you can return it.  Th... 
Need advice on upgrade path
Take a look at the Raven Audio Website.  They have a variety of options that meet any budget.   Call Dave Thomson, one of the owners.  He has a wealth of knowledge.  Great integrated tube amps.  I owned the one and powered Sonus Faber speakers.   
Manufacturers with Excellent customer service
Raven Audio out of Texas 
purchasing US made speakers
Would you consider horns?  I use to have Sonus Faber Amati Tradition Homage speakers.  After selling them I went on a mission to find new speakers and never would have considered horn speakers.  However, when comparing horn to other non horn speak... 
Revel in walls speakers as ceiling speakers
I just had a set of Tekton DI in wall speakers developed specifically for my theater room including ATMOS ceiling speakers and two double 12 inch subs.  Eric at Tekton worked with me on the dimensions that I needed.  Depending on your budget and s... 
Home Theater Speakers exclusively
Just received my custom in wall DI's from Eric.  They are 57"h x 12"D x 12"W.  The subwoofers are crazy big.  Two double 15" subs.  Then two atmos speakers for the ceiling.  If you give Eric the dimensions that you want to work with he can create ... 
Integrated Amp $1200 or less
If you are willing to step up a little and want an amp that will give you great pleasure for years, check out Raven Audio.  Call Dave Thomson on Texas.  He is a wealth of knowledge and has some of the best vintage tubes in the world and tremendous... 
Qobuz vs Tidal
I agree Ozzy, I love the Lumin app but as you stated it adds your latest titles to the left side of the page.  Sometimes, I go in and delete titles I no longer want to play.  It is easier than having to keep searching for them on Tidal.  I wonder ... 
What integrated would you recommend for summer amp?
Do your self a favor and call Dave Thomson at Raven Audio in Texas. Even if you don't buy a Raven integrated he is a wealth of knowledge plus they offer a money back guarantee.  What have you got to lose?  I have owned Raven ----just an outstandin... 
Qobuz vs Tidal
Thanks for the responses so far.  As for my medical condition, I had a stroke in the optical nerve in the right eye.  This same thing happened to me 18 years ago in the left eye.  It is not correctible.  Trust me I have asked every eye doc appoint... 
Raven Audio Corvus Tower System speakers - An owners perspective
millerCarbon ---sad to say my vision problems are permanent but I can still hear beautiful music.  I may need you to come past and place all of my PPT stuff when I move into my new home....lol