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Auditioned Wilson Sabrina X vs B&W 803D4 and Shocked
For a long time Iam not a fan of Wilson speakers until I heard them with Dan Agostino s amp and preamp I was blown away.Both B&W and Wilson are great speakers it’s your job to match them with the right components.   
Is anyone here still into live concerts these days?
Yes I do attend live concerts, Bless living next to Ravinia festival here in Illinois.Price is very reasonable. The venue is very beautiful.  
Tekton speaker comparison thread
Willywonka I got it. May I know what speakers you have? My guess they are very beautiful?happy new year to you.  
Do Audio Hobbyists Commonly Fail to Fully Utilize Their Systems?
For the first 10 yrs, I made the biggest mistake just buying components and speakers without full commitment to this hobby . Iam just happy to have sounds. I did not want to learn more.This hobby to have satisfactory system you need to learn about... 
Anybody heard the Modwright Linear Power supply with the Weiss 204 Dac?
Dan make good stuff though pricey.  
A $349 record brush
I still remember buying $349 5 ml High Fidelity solutions.Yes it’s crazy.  
Western Electric 300B problem
SNS did upscale help you to get a brand new tube?  
What were your favorite gear additions in 2024?
Borrensen x1 monitor speakers, tsakadiris Alexander tube preamp upgraded with mullard tubes.Puron tweak.  
What Speaker Cables Taught Me About Audiophiles
Yesterday I decided to rotate my speakers cable . My 8AG Kimber is connected with my Borensen x1 monitor speakers , with the 8Ag , I get musicality emotions, clarity, liveness , but I felt the 8AG is helping the X1 to do its job, but the x1 don’t ... 
What Speaker Cables Taught Me About Audiophiles
What I learned from audiophile about speakers cables , realizing we all have different listening skills, different sound preferences, and mostly they are looking for clarity or detail, bass, musicality. Even if the system is musical and already go... 
Western Electric 300B problem
I am about to buy the WE300B because of the discount.Then suddenly I remember reading some issues? I decided to research more ? Then this thread. So no for now. If I ever decide I will buy from Uncle KEVIN AT upscale audio , I will request to test... 
Need input on new speakers
If you only use them for Rock look for Elac speakers.  
Second hand record turntable - Which one?
Reva planar 3 it’s only 2 yrs old.  
There Is Nothing Like the Real Thing - Our State of the Art
Jsalerno277 , I agree some venues sound systems are not good .I watch Chicago Symphony Orchestra here at Ravinia Fextival Illinois many times, though Ravinia has a very sound systems. Every year they sound different.I do enjoy listening to them as... 
Kubala-Sosna Imagination?
Kubala Sosna cables are good , but the question is will it match your system? The only way to know is try it.