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Looking for tube tech in Tucson
If you are unsuccessful in Tucson, you may want to give a call to Arizona Hi Fi in Phoenix.  They specialize in tube amps. 
Tidal Masters post possibly hundreds of Universal Music Group titles
Calloway....I have a Lumin A-1.  I am getting some buffering on albums that have a little M at the bottom of them through Tidal.  Regular albums are fine.  Might that M stand for MQA?   Have you experienced any buffering?  I do like the Lumin App.... 
RE: Suggestions for Tidal Streaming problems caused by Internet Connection Problems
I have been getting some buffering issues with Tidal.  I tried re-booting and I still have them.  I think I may have identified when it happens.  There is a little M on some Tidal tracks.  I am guessing that might mean MQA.  So far, my buffering o... 
Sonus Faber Amati Homage vs Olympia III
I have the new SF Amati Tradition.  I had Wilson Audio Duette 2's.  They are a major step up from the Wilson's.  My music is absolutely awesome.  The sound stage and clarity are definitely a marked improvement.  It helps to have a great amp to dri... 
Dealers hijacking the discussions
I am not bothered by Audiotroy or any other dealers.  I have actually purchased from Audiotroy and I VALUE his insight.  I take with a grain of salt half of non dealer input just like I take with dealer input.  Why is it so invasive when someone p... 
Open Floor Plan Listening Room
I have a combination great room / kitchen also.  My room is actually 55L x 35W x 19H.  I added to Triad in wall subwoofers and it complements the rest of my system extremely well.  I also added a lot of acoustical panels down both sides of the roo... 
Wilson Sasha 2 Pre owned?
I have a pair of Wilson Duette 2's on sale on this site for $10,499 and free shipping.  You many want to take a listen to those speakers. 
I Find Primalunas Ugly. How about You? Is there an alternative?
Op...Check out Raven Audio website.  I have the Raven Reflection Integrated MK2 tube amp.  Great look and super power and sound.  Dave Thomson is the owner and is more than happy to spend a lot if time describing what you can get in all price ranges. 
How important is component “aesthetics” to you?
Sound is critical but looks help.  Op should look at Raven Audio they make some of the best looking and sounding tube amps that money can buy.  I have a Reflection Integrated MK2 tube amp that is a thing of beauty and outstanding power and sound. ... 
Why don't amplifier Companies use high end fuses?
Thank you Auxinput 
SR Blue or Audio Horizons Platinum fuses
i just did a test between Padis fuses and the SR Blue.  I did not experience any update in performance of the SR Blue over the Padis.  The Padis fuse was only $30.   
Is it possible to buy a decent tube amplifier in the $2000-3000 range?
Check out Raven Audio out of Texas.  I have a higher end Reflection Amp but they have lower end and they use some great Russian Tubes.  The sound and power is great.  Call Dave Thomson, the owner, and discuss with him.  Also, they are designed as ... 
Best fuses for under $50?
I just got done testing the $30 Padis fuse versus the SR Blue at $150.  I definitely heard a performance upgrade in overall sound quality with the PADIS fuse compared to my stock fuse.  When I tested the SR Blue I did not hear any more improvement... 
what speakers to buy
Dragon - if you are upping your budget I have a pair of Wilson Audio Duette 2's for sale on this site.  I had them paired with a Raven Tube amp and the sound was wonderful.  I just upgraded my speakers to another level.   
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
I have now tested Padis fuses and the new SR Blue.  I had a $2.50 fuse in my Raven Tube amp before.  Yes I experienced an upgrade in performance when I went to the Padis fuse.  After installing the SR Blue both ways, I DID NOT experience any uptic...