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Warning: China-Hifi-Audio.com
I see an article in Dec 2020 pricing that at $1295. Wow, inflation on China products seems to go up fast. Lots of markups. I’d avoid that amp it’s approaching better quality brand prices.  Already on eBay at $3k+   Look at the Vincent SV-237MK for... 
$10K Budget for Speakers: Martin Logan Masterpiece vs Tannoy
I have Focal Aria 936's a lower budget speaker that sounds better than any ML that I have demoed.  I have never demoed Tannoy's due to dealer locations and limited to no dealer availability in NYI would NEVER buy a speaker without hearing it. - Ne... 
... WHAT POWER CORD(S) ARE PLAYING IN YOU SYSTEM TODAY?
Furman AC215-A Power Conditioner - stock cable to the wall, Node & Amp to FurmanVincent SV237MK Integrated Hybrid Tube Amp - PS Audio Jewel Bluesound Node 2i - Nordost Purple FlareSonos Connect - PS Audio Jewel Considering upgrading the PS Aud... 
Best songs to test speakers
Troubles What you’re in - -Fink (Live from Union chapel London)Keith Dont Go - Nils LofgrenDaggers & Knives - WoodesHey Now - London GrammarCaught our in the rain (live royal Albert hall ) - Beth HartMountain Time (Live at Carnegie Hall) - Joe... 
CD no more produced?
I’m streaming via Sonos and using the optical in to my Vincent sv-237mk amp’s dac and it sounds amazing.  I have Tidal and Apple Music and Apple Music sounds better than title. Compression is different so the numbers dont mean the same thing. Howe... 
Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K)
Surprised no votes for Focals. I have the $4K Aria 936's (seen them on sale recently) and they sound amazing. Huge soundstage, I can walk into other rooms and they still sound good. I like them far better than the B&W 800 series and any Revels...