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Retirement integrated amp for a “fiscal conservative”…..Part 1: I have a plan
I am also OLD, 69. But not that old. I still rock out. Yes I have tinnitus. Yes I can hear the differences in equipment. Used is always the best way to get a better system for the money.  I got a big system that adds up to about $60K retail for m... 
What were your favorite gear additions in 2024?
I changed a VPI table for a Dr Feickert Volare and I am very pleased. I also added a 2nd Plinius SA102 amp that feeds my Canton Ref 3K speakers. I think I am done.  
Moving from a stereo amp to a dual mono set up
Ok I am all done.  Costs for the electrician was $960. He ran 2 circuits from the box to my wall. Large wire. 20 amps available.  I patched the holes and painted the wall from snaking wires down.  I bought a second amp stand. Then there is the a... 
Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs?
I have a very good system.  I like the way they sound when I get a good recording.   
Moving from a stereo amp to a dual mono set up
I do not know. All I do know is the main Plinius man here in the USA told me how to do it. And I have all i can do to hook up 2 amps and not 4 of these beasts.    
Moving from a stereo amp to a dual mono set up
No, 2 separate amps. I per speaker.   
Wilson to Tekton to ????
Time marches on.  I traded the Tekton's to The Music Room. The money went towards the next speaker I grabbed.  Here is my take on the Tekton's.  Great speaker for Live Music. It sounds like a PA system. So, if you love live rock recording here is... 
Moving from a stereo amp to a dual mono set up
Regarding setting on the Plinius. The amp is a designed with a switch on the rear of the unit to run in Stereo, or Mono and which inputs I am using. I am using the XLR inputs. SO I move the switch to the Mono position with XLR Inputs.   So my con... 
Any regrets in selling gear?
YES  
Tonearm Mfg's mistake
Great Job.  I just ordered the Dr Feickert protractor.  
Tonearm Mfg's mistake
I have something on order now for the Stogi Arm I have.  It could take a few weeks to get here though.  Coming from the UK.   
Tonearm Mfg's mistake
I got the paper version with the table. Not good for me.   
Suggestions for phono preamp for LOMC's
I had a bunch of phono preamps. I last had a Modwright 9.0X good preamp but it cannot compete with the one I have now. My system is pretty good right now. I have the VPI Classic 1 turntable with a Unami Blue Cart. Amplification is a Plinius SA102... 
Who has heard the Wyred4sound 10th Anniversary DAC?
I would love it if I could get a few folks here to come listen to my system. I am a member of the LA - Orange County Audio Society and I go to the gatherings every once in a while.  Sometimes I need a little help decoding the mysteries of speaker... 
Dedicated CD Transport vs DAC
What I would think is if you already have a high quality external Dac, why pay for another Dac that is probably has some restrictions or at least design/ cost considerations built in with a new CD player. Transports are very basic to me. Once you...