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Which one? Paradigm persona 3f, Revel Studio2, Audiosolution Figaro L, Goldenear reference
@romney60 Have a listen to the Persona 3F and do not listen to what some people here say. It was the speaker that I was going to get until I did a coin flip to get something different, the Yamaha NS 5000. You need some warm electronics for the Per... 
thinking to buy Luxman M900u mono , what other similar amps should i look?
@pelo911gt3 This guy hears it from his audio connections. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/my-long-list-of-amplifiers-and-my-personal-review-of-each/pos...The Luxman horses mouth in the USA is this guy. I never spoke to him on the new mono's... 
thinking to buy Luxman M900u mono , what other similar amps should i look?
Luxman is supposedly coming out with a new mono block amp. Sounds like it is in the class of the m900u or better. 
Lumin X1 latest Review like we have been saying
Lumin X1 owners, are you going direct to amps or using a preamp.  
Best DAC - Preamp Combo $5 to $10K Budget
The ML 585 was another piece I demo with the Magico A3 and it thought it was about 85% of the ML separate preamp + 2 ML mono blocks (= $60K). The 585 can be had now used for under $7K. 
Best DAC - Preamp Combo $5 to $10K Budget
Try the Benchmark LA4 preamp with whatever flavor of amp you want. https://benchmarkmedia.com/collections/preamplifiers There is a 30 free home trial. The reviews have been stellar and essentially saying the unit imparts no sound into the equipmen... 
Wide baffle speakers are better than narrow
If baffle means the front width of the speaker, I recently came to a decision on the speaker I will get. It was between thin speakers, Paradigm Persona 3FVivid Kaya 45TAD ME1and a big fatty.Yamaha NS 5000.My search took me to the Magico A3 first a... 
Lumin X1 latest Review like we have been saying
It is hard to do a write up about the pros and cons of ROON because ROON is a dynamic software system. In the sense that it is continually being updated with new features. I have been a lifetime member even before they released version 1.0 and I h... 
Low Cost DACs
I forgot to mention this DAC. https://www.denafrips.com/ares https://www.vinshineaudio.com/product-page/denafrips-ares-r2r-dac    price is in Singapore dollars, so USD is much lower priced. 
What are you streaming tonight?
For those listening to RUSH today. Check out "Different Stages Live". I find the complete rendition of side 1 of 2112 even better than on the original 2112 album. Just love this live album. 
What are you streaming tonight?
Rush Essentials - Tidal  - Stuff I was listening as a 13 year old is what I still listen to. Not sure what to make of that.Rush Hi-Res Box Sets yesterday.It will be Rush for a while I think. 
Tad CR1's or Blade 1's
KEF Blade 1? If so, how big is the room and how much space to the side walls? Love the Blades and have heard many TAD's though not the CR1. I liked the Blades over almost all speakers. 
Low Cost DACs
You do not mention how much is too much. However, at around $1200-$1400 you can get a used Benchmark DAC2 HGC which is both an analog preamp and DAC. I owned it for about 5 years and it was great for the price. I upgraded to the DAC3 and it was no... 
How best to sell my dad's McIntosh integrated amp, CD player speakers?
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New Years Resolution .......
My resolution was to drink more scotch. Not doing too bad so far.