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speaker upgrade fever
I second the recommendation for Borresen X3. You'll be hard pressed tO find better value for the price.   
What's the story with Borresen speakers ?
https://audiogroupdenmark.com/product/boerresen-x3/  
As good or better than Magnepan 3.7i
You guys realize that there's not much difference in size between 2.7i and 3.7i, right? Same height but 2.7i is a few inches narrower. If OP's downsizing due to size issues, I doubt 2.7 is the answer. I auditioned the 2.7i at a local dealer extens... 
Contemplating DEVORE SPEAKERS (and others)....LONG audition report of many speakers
Currently, I have two very different sounding speakers in the stable. First is Harbeth 40.2, which despite its shortcomings, still warms my heart like no other speaker. The second speaker I bought a few months ago is Magenpan 3.7i. It offers its o... 
The $27,900 disappointment? Wilson Audio Watt Puppy 8 issues.
BTW, I have a friend who drives his Wilson Alexia 2 with high end Audio Research amps and preamps. Very few systems can recreate the live event, e.g. jazz clubs, as his. He has worked hard on all aspects of his audio chain and the results are asto... 
The $27,900 disappointment? Wilson Audio Watt Puppy 8 issues.
@mclinnguy I sent a note to Tammy (admin) and she has reposted my original message. If you scroll up you can read it :)  
The $27,900 disappointment? Wilson Audio Watt Puppy 8 issues.
No, I'm totally surprised. It did not contain anything that violated the policy to the best of my knowledge.  
Contemplating DEVORE SPEAKERS (and others)....LONG audition report of many speakers
@relaxasaurus: Having owned the Joseph Audio Perspective 2's before, all I can tell you is that they have a very different presentation than the O/96s. Both are great speakers so it boils down to personal preference. When I first got them Perspect... 
The $27,900 disappointment? Wilson Audio Watt Puppy 8 issues.
Hmm.. I posted something a few mins ago. There was nothing offensive in my post. I see that it has been removed.  
The $27,900 disappointment? Wilson Audio Watt Puppy 8 issues.
I don’t begrudge Danny for such videos. This is how his business model operates. From what I know, his main source of revenue comes from selling DIY kits and not upgrading speakers from other manufacturers. So why does he do it? Because it establi... 
Mac MA 352 vs Pass INT-60
Pass Labs is a no brainer in this case.   
ARE SUPER EXPENSIVE STREAMERS REALLY WORTH IT
I have made an observation that i2S connection is mostly favored by Chinese companies who sell DACs and DDCs. I'm sure someone will point out a few non-Chinese companies (e.g. PS Audio), but by and large other manufacturers don't seem to care much... 
ARE SUPER EXPENSIVE STREAMERS REALLY WORTH IT
@jasonbourne71  In a controlled blind test an inexpensive streamer cannot be distinguished from an expensive one. This is reality. To believe otherwise is to be delusional. You seem to have a tendency to make such authoritative and black and w... 
Speakers for Gryphon Diablo 120
I suggest Audiovector speakers for Gryphon Diablo. They have an amazing tweeter  which is very quick but doesn’t get bright at all.   
Thinking of Magnepan ... finally!
Besides ordering the new stands from Mysound, I'm also seriously considering the GR Research Magnepan 3.7i kit, which is basically a vastly improved crossover. Just looking at the before and after graphs published on Danny's website, it looks like...