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Headphones vs speakers….
Headphones lack impact and dynamics as in realism ,I have heard headphones like the top Star  with $7 k headphone amps like Linear tube audio which sound Fantastic , but a very good floorstander will give you goosebumps with room impacting Bass, a... 
Wilson to Tekton to ????
The Wilson’s are also more accurate and better micro dynamics  much more isolated cabinets,as well as far better drivers . buy the Marten trios for $13 k these will give you both of what you loved in both speakers .you can get them for maybe $12... 
DSD Remastering Software Experience
These are all filters ifyou truly want to Taylor your music exactly to your taste  Roonhas it built into the back of the program once you download HQ player  you will need to activate it on roomin settings. itneeds a fast Linux based computed w... 
High powered single end 300b recommendations
A true SE amp 300B is only 8 wpc , if you go into pure class A around 18wpc  25 wpc in pure class A solid state like Pass Labs you can operate your Harbeths on .tubes maybe a Ayon Scorpio around 40 wpc in Pentode which is cleaner and better then ... 
Are There Improvements that Can Be Easily and Quickly Made Without Buying More Stuff?
If using Roon and have a fast computer with at least 500 gigs of dedicated space  HQ player is built into the back end for powerful DSP that can make your digital much much better sounding.  
Did you ever buy too much bass?
With subs the better JL audio with built in DSP - mikes is very good  my brother has 2 fathom 12s  very nice subs  I have the Svs 4000s and with the app and DSP Mike adjust to the room nicely  a good tuned sub should disappear in the room , la... 
Did you ever buy too much bass?
Many times setup is half the battle ,go to Cardas cables they have a classic speaker setup, and if speakers have too much bass ,if ported plug the port with foam or pull away from front wall boundaries. ,that removes Bass reinforcement.  
Did you ever buy too much bass?
Many times setup is half the battle ,go to Cardas cables they have a classic speaker setup, and if speakers have too much bass ,if ported plug the port with foam or pull away from front wall boundaries. ,that removes Bass reinforcement.  
Vinyl - One Word - WOW!!
When you have a basic  digital setup then I can understand why you  dislike digital ,you have to spend $$ with no shortcuts to have a very good digital setup, cables alone are at least a few $$ thousand . most good  analog setups are over $10 k ... 
Vinyl - One Word - WOW!!
When you have a basic  digital setup then I can understand why you  dislike digital ,you have to spend $$ with no shortcuts to have a very good digital setup, cables alone are at least a few $$ thousand . most good  analog setups are over $10 k ... 
Advise on buying electronics out of-the country
What a lot of people are missing is that if you get a faulty unit ,and breaks  even if under warranty ,who would want to have to deal with possible Customs and duties, Getting lost or stolen ,as well as breakage ,and the cost of shipping and insu... 
Finally everyone can enjoy good sounds at home with LG TV bars and Meridean speakers
I have a older Zvox and still sounding good . the B&W sound bar is the best I have heard but a bit expensive.  
Favourite Guitarists
SRV, Jimi page , Jim Hendrix , Chet Atkins ,Roy Clark , Tommy Emmanuel, Tommy Iomi, David Gilmore ,Pete Towsen Jeff Beck , Carlos Santana ,Larry Carlton ,Mark knofler, Robin Trower,Richie Blackmore, and many others bands I don’t remember the lead... 
Should I buy an SME 30/12A for 15K?
You can do a heck of a lot better in digital then nagar for less$$ and easill6 compete or beat SME setup  the new Denafrips 12 anniversary Terminator +,  the Excellent T&A 200 Dac or Holo springs May KTE , beat the nagar with Ease. , hook th... 
Has anyone used the new Innuos 2.0 Sense music app? Compared it to Roon?
I have my isp line on custom shielded Dc cables all LPS and respectable after market power cords as well as fiber optic after the router to further isolate noise from Sonore Deluxe Ethernet to optical   and yes a minimum of16 megs of ram and a int...