grislybutter

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Integrated Amps
the British Audiophile is one of three channels I watch, he is very honest and lacks any BS-ing skills, luckily  
Integrated Amps
I have seen the Billie before but have not read any convincing reviews. Good looking amps for sure. actually I will check out this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLix5NZsBoc  
critique my setup -- weak link? best way to improve?
I think cables are the least of his problem  
critique my setup -- weak link? best way to improve?
@tkrtrb125 I think it's a disservice to their own business but they must know better how to sell and succeed    
critique my setup -- weak link? best way to improve?
atc scm 40s are remarkable and at 7k a pair not expensive are you high? 7K is not expensive? Have you read what he has? His entire system doesn’t add up to 2K, how is it a sensible suggestion to make for seven grand? Are you listing whatever yo... 
critique my setup -- weak link? best way to improve?
you could also add a sub. I think the big question, are you a "set and forget" type or a fiddler. If you are the former, you can get powered active speakers and sell the Rotel and also upgrade your cartridge. Pro-ject tonearms are good but you can... 
critique my setup -- weak link? best way to improve?
speakers. Just a reasonable upgrade (500-1000 used) will get you a big improvement, Take advantage of the cructhfield or safesoundhq trials.  
New speakers for 15*12 room powered by Lamm 1.2s?
KEFs and Thiels are apples and oranges  
The Galion Audio TS A75 amplifier: Great amplifier for very little money
"very inexpensive" that’s very relative. My 2cents on using this term: don’t. Normal "paycheck to paycheck with 3 kids in college" dads can be audiophiles too. Inexpensive/affordable - to them is $75. "Jeez" do we owe you something? I watched ... 
New speakers for 15*12 room powered by Lamm 1.2s?
I would not put 25K speakers in a 15x12 room (but that wasn't the question :) ) ATC, Dyna, Wlson or Sonus perhaps? Speakers from a company that's been around....  
Receiver
It would be most likely a $9,999 receiver.  
Speakers that disappear
I had several speakers in the garage that disappeared completely. I suspect my wife put them out on electronic recycling day but she swore she did not. Still, where are they?  
Upgrade from Revel 228be?
https://speakerchoices.com/?pricemin=20000&pricemax=45000 I don't think you will get a better sound IN YOUR room if everything is already optimal. You will get a DIFFERENT sound from different speakers. Which may be good enough, if you have t... 
JA Pulsars vs Harbeth 30.2
 
$8k for speakers - new or used
I would pick a speaker for someone much rather than a girlfriend. I have a devastating track record in the latter.