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The HARD ROCK & HEAVY METAL Thread Continued
Armored Saint, Brainstorm. Great , melodic, heavy, stuff and 2 bands that do not know what a ballad is!    
Faint buzz in speakers
I recently had a (new) noise suddenly appear in my system. Quite noticeable from the listening position, it did not get louder with the volume. I checked multiple outside and inside lights, as a while ago, my dethatched garage lights were the culp... 
Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs?
All of the above! The physical media and reading the liner notes, band members, cover art, it is all part of the experience.  
Ayon Triton Evo Integrated
@stephens770 , I agree. I sold my Primaluna 300 pre and am using the Ayon. I talked to Paul about a separate Ayon pre amp and he pretty much said to keep the 35. which is good, as the preamps are a bit out of my price range.   
Ayon Triton Evo Integrated
I have the Ayon 35 CD player that I also use as the preamp. Excellent quality and sound. I have my eye on a power amp. :)  
Does anyone on AG truly care anymore about objectivity & sincerity of Magazine reviews?
+1 @tomcarr . Exactly!  
Steve Morse pays tribute to Jeff beck
AWESOME!  
Open baffle speakers
I have both and enjoy both. That is what makes this hobby fun. Hearing what different speakers bring to the table.  
Time For a CD Player Upgrade
After buying used Marantz, Bryston, Esoteric, and T+A spinners and always having problems, I bought a new Ayon player and took advantage of the zero percent financing. Best purchase ever. A fantastic unit that has a tubed preamp section. I sold my... 
For SACD fans only
  I sold my Esoteric after getting it repaired for that same reason missioncoonery stated.     
Amps that don’t impersonate space heaters.
I do the AGD Audions for the summer and switch to Primaluna mono blocks for the winter. I look at it as a space heater that sounds great!   
Jack Russell
Excellent singer and a great band. That live album is a great showpiece. R.I.P.  
Orchestrated Rock...Uriah Heep and others
Avantasia, Nightwish, Hearthealer, Michael Romeo's war of the worlds..  
Has a Power Conditioner Improved Your Sound?
I have everything plugged into the conditioner. It makes sense to me to provide clean power to all the component, especially the amp(s).  
Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing
That would be awesome.