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No sneering Please
Ho Ho Ho - you guys till believe in Santa Claus, I mean reviews!  Maybe check to see if the reviewer owns the product they are recommending.    
Are luxman integrated amps truly balanced?
@audioman58 - his comment is spot on. Luxman also stopped using toroidal transformers as they claimed that they were noisy.      
Is it important to long demo or own HIGH END gear to have a fair accurate view about it?
@noromance - we want you taking our gear home to hear in your system.  We can show you the differences in the various systems we have set-up but you need to hear our components in your system to make your best decision always. If you don't hear t... 
Preamp for First Watt F7
Counterpoint SA-3000 or SA-5.1 and then you will be Soooo Happpy!  
Is it important to long demo or own HIGH END gear to have a fair accurate view about it?
As a manufacturer we advise people that if they do not hear a significant difference within one listening session - probably within 5 minutes, then we will pay to have the item shipped back to us no questions asked.      
Evaluating Equipment-induced EMI noise in one’s audio system
So did you find you enjoy the music more?  
Happy Holidays and Your Favorite Tips?
Seabiscuit in the forth round!  
Tube preamp with Adcom amp
Find a good condition Counterpoint SA-5.1 preamp.  One of the best overall sounding preamps and they can be upgraded to reference level. Plus is has an OK built in phono stage if you care to venture into TT territory.  
Weakest link in my system
IMO, the weakest link in your system is not your speakers but the source.  While AR makes very good components, the CDP and the preamp are IMO above average but not my cup of tea. In our recent experience with a REF 10 preamp, it displayed a prett... 
Premium Power Cable Survey: The Results Are IN
Only question I would have added is if/when you changed the component, did the premium cable still have the same effect/impact. You have to understand what a cable does what it does an why a component can sound better.  Then you will begin to und... 
I’m looking for an sleek integrated amp under $15k
I have never heard the Mola Mola component only their DAC. I would also consider looking at what vinnie rossi offers.  Good guy and knows his stuff.   Happy Searching. https://www.vinnierossi.com/    
Should I update my manufactures power cords?
@audphile1 - Ledgewood NJ next to Rockaway.  We will be glad to get to know you and have some fun.  Always looking to meet new people and learn form each other.  Have a great Holiday to you and you family.  
Should I update my manufactures power cords?
Aaudiphine1 - I guess your post is directed at my comment regarding upgrading a component?  If so, I invite you and any one to come by our listening room in New Jersey and spend some listening time.  We can show anyone what the difference are.  Be... 
How good is good enough?
It stops when you find out what makes sound do what it does.  It is not pricing that dictates sound, it is design and parts quality.  You can upgrade your existing components using better parts that the manufacturer used and get fantastic results ... 
Blowing Fuses. Dennis Had Inspire 300B SET
I am in New Jersey if you need assistance.