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Tracks that bring out the best of YOUR digital system
My latest discovery.  Sarah Smile Hall and Oates Traci Chapman - Fast Car Donald Fagan -Tomorrow's Girls Grace Jones- Hurricaine Dub Yello -Way Down Zhu -in the morning Lots more!  
Solid state amp vs tube amps
I’ve had the Pass XA25 for 4 years. My speakers are 100dB and could be driven by a small watt amp but I like this sound. 3D sound stage, quick, clean, natural and easy to listen. This amp is made without the usual 2nd harmonic distortion signature... 
How many monthly kilowatt hours, including hi-fi, do you use?
I’m a misor for power usage. This is good if electric blackouts become more frequent. My Pass XA25 manual says 240W at idle. 30 days would be about $30 if my math is right, I am getting older, and humble, so correct me if I'm wrong.  
Need a 4 way electronic crossover
I have not seen mixed reviews for Marchand.  Occasionally used ones come up for sale.  New are 800 to 1000 approx.   There is also a new brand that advertises quality parts used.  The name escapes me.  They have 2 models priced at $599 and $799. ... 
Thoughts? - First Watt F8 / Vandersteen Treo's
I hope you don't have issues with the F8.  More power is a lot more money.  The F8 drops to 15 w 4ohms.  
Ethernet Cables - what are you using and why?
I bought Blue Jeans cable Cat 6.  40 ft was $50 or so.  
Burning-in as a non-linear experience
I have this happen every time I unhook wires or have to mess with the springs under my speakers.  It takes a couple days. I have ribbon speaker wires and spades would not stay tight so I  had new ends installed. In the mean time, I bought Chines... 
Jazz for aficionados
Another good funky bunch is Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio. Hammond B3 anyone?    
Jazz for aficionados
@stuartk Thanks I will check them out!  
Integrated for Cornwall IV
It also depends how loud you play it.  Cornwall are very efficient and are fast, dynamic, clear, bass authority, but subs help. A 25W Pass will drive them or Luxman or Sugden.  The Pass integrated is pricy but excellent.  I had an 20W Aegir and i... 
Jazz for aficionados
Several New Mastersounds albums have some brass.  Also, look under Eddie Roberts. Polyrhythmics is another great funk jam band.  Complete with horn section.  I have also listened to Lettuce who are along the same musical styles.  
If you have a nice system why do you really need room treatments?
It would be sheer luck to have a room that doesn't need treatment, unless a person doesn't care, or doesn't know. The cost of room treatment for me was $1100.   It is hard to integrate room treatment with living areas. I have a room that I can d... 
40+ watts SET, cost is not a problem
I am not a tube amp expert.  I am being inundated with Upscale Audio ads.  I just saw a Western Electric integrated.  Has to be special ordered, so that could be a problem.  20W, 49 lbs.300B made in USA at their plant.  Sorry if I'm not on target,... 
Am I right for this forum?
I came to Agon without a working system.  I don't have much selection in this town.  I kept some stuff I got from my friend.  Modified pro stuff. I started there. Also had some Klipsch RF3. So I got lots of help here and reading around.  I enjoy ... 
Jazz for aficionados
The Nashville Sessions 1 or 2.  If you like English funk?  A drummer friend who went with me explained it to me but I had never heard of that style.  All I know is I like the band. Eddie Roberts solo work is good as well.  I like almost all their ...