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Top 10 Live Albums
Great stuff here for sure. I would like to add: Loggins and Messina - On Stage Niks Lofgren - Acoustic Live Neville Brothers - Live On Planet Earth Tower of Power - Soul Vaccination Stevie Ray Vaughn - Live Alive Al DiMeola, John McLaughlin,... 
Retirement integrated amp for a “fiscal conservative”
This should be your ticket. I own one and is the finest integrated at that price point, used. Luxman L-509Z Stereo Integrated Amplifier; MM & MC Phono For Sale - US Audio Mart or, is that is too pricy look at this one. Luxman L-509X For Sal... 
My All Time Christmas Song
I Believe in Father Christmas is my go-to but not the album version. This one is my favorite by far. I believe in Father Christmas - Greg Lake - Ian Anderson  
From B&W 804 D3 to Focal Sopra 2?
Anthem specs the amp at 550W at 2-ohm impedance so the STR will drive any speaker without any issues. When the impedance dips below 4-ohm you need lots of current and the STR provides that in spades.  
Recommended for Americana Fans: Amanda Ann Platt and the Honeycutters
Great "new to me" stuff. Thanks for sharing.  
An audio component you just can't let go
@mesch A friend is currently using the Mirage M760s with a rebuilt Sony TA-N80ES. I was quite impressed with the sound. The B&K gear is tucked away for safe keeping.  
An audio component you just can't let go
B&K Pro10 Pre and ST-140 power amps with a pair of Mirage M760s. I purchased these in the later 80s. Have also run more than half a million dollars' worth of audio gear into and out of my home. I still not sure why I set them aside as they sti... 
I was recently introduced to this musician, so I am sharing
Outstanding. I bought this album off bandcamp soon after listening to him on YT. This truly makes my day. Thanks for sharing.  
Intergrated
If you are going to stay with the speakers, I would opt for which amp outputs the most current at the 4-ohm ratings. I don’t know if they dip much below that at lower frequencies. I had the 509Z and absolutely loved the amp. Luxman rates the 507Z ... 
The Low Volume Loudness Dilemma
The loudness control on my Luxman 509z worked very well for this problem.   
Next step up on the streaming food chain?
I owned the G1.1 and G2.1, both excellent units. However, I now use an Aurender A20. In a different league with this gear.   
Power Amplifier - Maximum Resolution & Detail!
The Luxman M10x is outstanding. However, I am surprised the Ayre Acoustics get no mention yet. Their VX-R Twenty is equal to the Luxman and if you really want to get there the MX-R monoblocs paired with KX-R Twenty preamp is hard to beat. I am ver... 
High end bookshelf speakers for Small room
@dxbwineguy His speakers range in price from $2,800 to $4,000. The Cerraras are $3,800. Sound: Fritz Speakers Loudspeakers Sound System Speaker Designs  
High end bookshelf speakers for Small room
I have a 509Z paired with these: Fritz Carrera BE Specifications (fritzspeakers.com) Call Fritz and ask his recommendation. I gave up my Harbeth SHL5s for these and am not looking back. I also use an Aurender A20 for streaming/DAC. My analogue sy... 
Orchestrated Rock...Uriah Heep and others
Check these guys out: Lucifer's Friend - Spanish Galleon (FULL) (youtube.com) Now listen to this album: L̤ṳc̤i̤f̤e̤r̤'̤s̤ ̤F̤r̤i̤e̤n̤d --L̤ṳc̤i̤f̤e̤r̤'̤s̤ ̤F̤r̤i̤e̤n̤d̤ ̤1̤9̤7̤0̤ Full Album (youtube.com) Uriah Heep singer John Lawton was in both...