kennymacc

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How cheap can you go and still be happy with the sound?
As cheap.......or as expensive as will satisfy your musical preferences!!!    
Digital Path to Complete my System
My Ayre Acoustics QX-5 Twenty Streaming DAC, along with my Roon Nucleus Plus music server did the trick for me.  Once I was able to find the right digital setup, one that produced the kind of sound quality that I was searching for, I quickly sold ... 
VPI to What
VPI tables, over time, have been a proven commodity for many, many audiophiles who love them with a passion.  However, there are many, many other outstanding options out there other than VPI tables to choose from as well.  Just pick the table you ... 
Unison Research Max 2 vs Border Patrol Volti Rival Horn Speakers
@james633 Hello. Thank you for you’re insightful response. I’ve always found horn type speakers interesting, as some years ago, I owned and thoroughly enjoyed a pair of Avantgarde Duo speakers. However, as far as this post is concerned, my intere... 
Wilson Sabrina X ... oh my God! and Jadis... or?
If you liked what you heard at the dealers so much, and if you can afford it, why not shoot for that very same combination of gear?  Seems simple enough to me (if you can afford it).   
Power Regenerator or Conditioner for Digital Sources
Try them both and see which one you like the best.  That's the only way.  
Audiogon web site is slow for me......
Yes, lately audiogon as been slower with delay for me as well.  
Power Cables
First off, as suggested, I would definitely look into the used market as you'll get the most for your money.  Also, as suggested, I'd stick with name brand cables as they're tried and true, and in the future, if you decide to sell, they'll retain ... 
Interconnect priority
DAC to preamp!!!  
Which has a greater influence on sound quality, the amp or the preamp?
Both!!!  
Double up on speaker cables
My only question is.....since you already had the cables on-hand, why didn’t you just go ahead and hook them up to see what they sounded like for yourself before asking us?  If you had, you would’ve already known the answer to your question. Anywh... 
Magnepan 3.7i amp pairing
Play it safe while getting the very best out of your Maggie 3.7i speakers by finding the most current and most powerful pair of Bryston Audio monoblocks that you can afford (pre-owned), and thank me later.  Happy listening.    
Sonus Faber Amati vs. Wilson Sasha V (and perhaps vs. Focal n3)
Well, I've heard all the speakers you mentioned, all in dealers showrooms or at high end audio shows.  They all have their own various good and not so good attributes.  I'm not an owner of any of the speakers you mentioned.  Anywho, speakers are s... 
YouTube star Jay loves McIntosh MC 901 amplifier
Ok?  
The Horror
No audio shows for me so far this year.  However, last year I attended two high-end audio shows and, I must say, upon returning from each show, when I cranked up my audio system, all I could do is smile.  My awesome audio system, anchored by my go...