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What makes the biggest difference in sound quality?
I've found speakers > amps > source > isolation >  cables.. Within all this the poorest performing link will place limitations on the best. For example, a great interconnect will get murdered going through poor speaker cables. Trying t... 
Preowned Wilson Audio Chicago Dealer
The defense to the bait and switch is always a killer sob story.   
Devore or Audio Note or other sensitive speakers: wanting to listen in Denver
Easy to drive 8 ohm impedance and 95 db sensitivity is a very desirable combination. @charles1dad re Fyne- Can you point to the easy to drive 8 Ohm impedance? I can’t find any curve info except for the 501, which says 3 to 30 ohm with nominal 8... 
When to Amp it Up?
Did you hear the speakers prior to purchasing them? Just asking because it can be difficult to assess a system without an anchor component that you have  had some time with. For instance maybe it's not the amp but the speaker... The current crop ... 
Santa didnt bring me a $20k linestage
Santa was last seen in a swimming pool with tubebuffer's wife.  
The New Synergistic Research Purple Fuses
After 3 days and a swap back to the old fuse, I agree, something there. Better musical flow, image is cleaner, I feel like the overall sound is more satisfying.   
OK-- I think I get it, now...
Nice. That magic can be a new cable or a different tube. You might choose to document your changes mentally or in notes somewhere. You don’t want to chase away the magic you have for the magic you don’t. Enjoy!  
The New Synergistic Research Purple Fuses
First impression very positive. Used Under African Skies by Paul Simon to A/B. No contest against the stock fuse in my tube integrated. I don’t have any experience with prior versions of fuses or other brands.   
What are you using as a streamer? Constructive feedback please.
I have a Roon Nucleus powered by Mojo Audio Illuminati power supply. Very happy with it. I stream via Tidal and Qobuz.   
Should We Prioritize Detail In Our Assessment Of Audio Quality?
Good definitions. I would add that when speakers have detail and refinement they can be played louder than you would normally find acceptable, as long as the room doesn't present challenges.  
The New Synergistic Research Purple Fuses
Ordered a purple one for my amplifier.   
Nietzsche and Runaway Audio Consumption
He did ask the same woman to marry him three times.   
Nietzsche and Runaway Audio Consumption
Nothing like a deeply depressed philosopher to add a little zest to the audio group. Things are feeling better around here already.  
How do you get Happy as an Audiophile?
@larry5729 Curious- how big is your room and how far away from your speakers do you sit?  
The New Synergistic Research Purple Fuses
@novemberman1103  Passing this along, sadly... https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/rip-oregonpapa