jl35

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Magnepan “X” upgrade program
after years of debate, Magnepan is offering upgraded crossovers connectors and wiring as well as offering upgrade stands...awesome...  
Started with $1k speakers … what now?
I found the Salk more full sounding and dynamic, and preferred the clarity of their high end...the models listed in the thread a few below mine, though I’ve recently owned the SongTowers and still own the Salk Monitors...the Fritz were being audit... 
Started with $1k speakers … what now?
Yes I have. I think both are terrific. But I’m a long standing Salk guy and I just prefer them. No argument with anyone who prefers the Fritz.   
Started with $1k speakers … what now?
For me, Andrew Jones new $3700 and $3000 speakers are way better than his or the OP’s $1000 speaker...and Salk definitely over the Fritz, though I think Salk is retired from making new speakers...I currently have Salk Monitors and the floor standi... 
Started with $1k speakers … what now?
That jump in price can absolutely make a very significant difference...  
Started with $1k speakers … what now?
There are so many choices in that price range...though possibly an easy place to start would be with Sonus Faber and Polk in your new price range  
Revel Salon2s: Seeking Advice
You gotta listen...great speakers,  but not at all universally liked...  
DAC Output Splitter
A digital coax cable from streamer to DAC and a digital coax cable from CD transport to DAC...DAC is in my integrated amp  
DAC Output Splitter
actually it works if the other component is in standby...so all is good for now  
DAC Output Splitter
Thanks !    
DAC Output Splitter
just tried it - doesn't work if both cables connected  
DAC Output Splitter
No it doesn’t. DAC has coax and usb, streamer and transport coax and optical....and I just happen to already have a splitter and 2 coax cables...  
Mid-Fi, Hi-Fi or.....?
and if you get some great used deals, the cost of ownership is reduced, or even no loss when you sell...I did a few bigger than expected upgrades due to a great deal and after 5 years sold for essentially same price...though those deals tend to be... 
Why do we demand so much from our systems?
loved my first system, been happy with every serious upgrade past 50 years...it is possible to love what you have, totally enjoy it, and still have fun with upgrades...    
Mid-Fi, Hi-Fi or.....?
I was reading an article about the revived Adcom, and one of the Adcom higher ups referred to their $1695 power amplifier as Mid-Fi...clearly, it seems, the term to them, refers simply to price and the units place in the market place, not to it’s ...