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New In 2021
Adele - 30  Fantastic release.   
Recommendations for speakers with Luxman 509x
The Be driver of the TAD ME-1 was great with the Luxman 509x. They no longer sell this in the USA but used one show up.  
Sansui restoration?/
I bought a Sansui TU9900 stereo tuner last month. The unit is over 40 years old and was sent by the previous owner last year to these guys for refubishing. Vintage Stereo Restorations | Sansui Repair ~ QRX-9001 Repair ~ Specializing in QRX-9001, ... 
Preamp recommendations for my system please
To my favorite poster on this thread. Thanks for the comic relief. Better to Remain Silent and Be Thought a Fool than to Speak and Remove All Doubt  
Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC
Black Friday sale started today and my order placed on 11/11/2021 is going to get delivered on Dec 1st. A bit slow this time but it is the busy season for shipments.  
Preamp recommendations for my system please
@amplifierdude My digital is actually excellent read some of my posts on the subject to likely learn some things. I have been with ROON even before they released the first product and use almost every feature on it. I also setup (for $$) ROON base... 
Headphones vs full range speakers
@b_limo  I must disagree on post #1. I used to think the same way. Even when I had my Meze Empy headphones I thought it was good but not 2 channel good. The RAAL is really 2 channel for me. I also listen to the RAAL every day. The great thing is ... 
Preamp recommendations for my system please
Ditch everything but 1 DAC, signup for Roon and Qobuz. Done. Welcome to 2021. Not very enlightened. I already have both ROON and Qobuz. Along with on air FM access to one of the best radio stations in the world on an incredible tuner. This stat... 
Headphones vs full range speakers
@mofojo I hate headphones. However, the RAAL SR1a ’earphones’ are some of the best 2 channel sound I have ever heard. Just to go crazy and make them sound good I bought the following gear to make them sound good: - CODA 07x preamp (office) - Par... 
Magico A5 or Sonus faber SERAFINO TRADITION or Harbeth 40.3 XD
@joesolek Thanks, it looks like the A5 is a contender for my living room since it is similar to yours but with 20+ foot ceiling. I will download the manual.      
Preamp recommendations for my system please
Preamps are obsolete with today's technology  Ok New World Man. How do I connect my 2 DACs, tuner, and SACD player to my amp?  
Bryston Preamps - What do they sound like?
Just had to comment on what someone said about the BP17 and the Topping pre90. These 2 are just not in the same ballpark, the Topping pre is for a nice computer setup in the office. Also maybe the system he listens to them sounds "thin" to begin ... 
Preamp recommendations for my system please
Benchmark LA4 for wire with gain so that the preamp disappears. CODA 07x SS preamp for a bit of tube sound.  
Magico A5 or Sonus faber SERAFINO TRADITION or Harbeth 40.3 XD
@joesolek Can you tell us more about your setup? I am interested in the A5 and want to know more about the ideal room size (or volume) for them. How about placement issues? Since they are sealed I am assuming you can place them closer to the front... 
Questions about Ethernet Cabling
@arafiq Most people are not ready for fibre yet. This stuff is pretty complicated for a lot of people. I helped someone setup a streaming system for an audio show recently and they had no idea about all the parts needed. Nor should they have to as...