g2the2nd

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Can single ended 211 or 212 amplifiers drive magnepan 20.7?
Never tried. I ran MMGs on an original NAD 3020. It sounded great, but I moved to higher power amps to unlock Maggie’s magic. my LRS eat up the 350 watts at 4 ohms I have currently. enjoy the journey  
op amp rolling
The speakers are forward/bright. I’ve heard them. Great initial audition, bad hard on long term listening sessions.   I’d keep the Fiosi as is for now and upgrade the speakers.  
Fritz carbon 7SE MK 2, Upgrade
Take a look at Legacy Calibre https://legacyaudio.com/products/view/calibre   would certainly be a different presentation.      
Do people hate Eversolo on here? Or is it liked some?
Happy A8 owner for almost a year now. Use it as streamer, DAC and Pre. Sounds great. App is great. Updated frequently. Tidal Connect works well. I listen more than ever.  
Tune of the Day
Beatles Medley, Tony Emmanuel  A really incredible track. Take a listen. https://tidal.com/browse/track/376719725?u  
Your first concert was to see who and when?
Kansas at the Amphitheater in Chicago either 83 or 84. Back up band was John Cougar and the Zones playing I Need a Lover that Won’t Drive me Crazy.   
DAC suggestions?
Happy Eversolo A8 user here. It sounds great, very user friendly and I’ve never experienced any bugs with the unit or app. I listen to more music then ever.  
How competitive are you with your system?
OP - Interesting topic. Once a year after I come home from a HiFi show I turn on my system and smile. That’s as close as I get to competitive.  
Happiness is...
Having speakers to swap when the itch for something different starts.  
New vs uses in your current setup
I’m 50/50 although my ProAc demos are now about 35 years old.  
Whats playing on your system today?
Makes Us Stronger Ghost Rider   https://tidal.com/browse/track/268019983?u  
Chair
We have a Parker House Whitman reclining extra large love seat. It’s comfortable upright and reclining.   
So, “Audio Science Review” really doesn’t like this video
I went from spikes on cups to Herbies Threaded Stud Gliders for my large stand mounted monitors on a suspended wood floor. Huge improvement.  
Tune of the Day
White Sugar Joanne Shaw Taylor  https://tidal.com/browse/album/355232824?u  
What are your top three live concerts of all time?
Kansas original Point of know Return tour Return to Forever Romantic Warrior tour Pink Floyd  Jeff Beck