wassaicwill

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~$15K floorstanders: opinions sought
rols, thank you for articulating my taste better than I could! Yes, that's it exactly. I adore the Kefs. Ditto the Steinheim Alumine. The big, rounded, furniture - grade finishes not so much. I like the Ascend towers too but I play loud and someti... 
~$15K floorstanders: opinions sought
Kinross thank you for the Boenicke link. I love slim towers w/ side mounted drivers (except golden ear, not my cuppa). My first audiophile speakers were Rega RS5 and they are wonderful.  
~$15K floorstanders: opinions sought
kairosman I love love love the Kanta looks, I'm not 100% sold on the Focal sound but those would be high on my audition list.  
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mschott the Personas are high on my audition wish list thank you!  
~$15K floorstanders: opinions sought
genesis777 yeah those are my kinda speakers, maybe just a different color for me.  
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tablejockey--I heard the sopras at a show with Naim gear (natch) and they didn't grab me. Obviously not a great way to listen. I love the design.  
~$15K floorstanders: opinions sought
ebm, when I look at the epicon I always think "I am not worthy!" ditto Sonus Faber. Lol. They sure are nice.yyzsantabarbara, very helpful thank you. I love the Blade look and am eager to audition. Ditto the Yammys.  
~$15K floorstanders: opinions sought
gdnrbob, I love Vandy looks, but they certainly divide people sonically. I heard some many years ago, would like to audition more recent models. I'm just not feeling the Salk, shallow of me I know. Same reason why I won't consider Legacy, Tekton, ... 
~$15K floorstanders: opinions sought
Thank you both. Hilde, I've never liked the Salk designs but those are pretty good looking. dave_b, I was spoiled when I worked near the NYC Harman store. They are truly wonderful.  
Any love for newer Krell amps?
I recently took a chance on a Krell Vanguard integrated and Connect Streamer Dac, both approx 6-7 yrs old. They were a steal, so it was curiosity more than anything. I'm stunned by the quality. The preamp circuitry in particular is about the best ... 
What Powers Your Power?
Tube, no it's a lease but it's not too bad. I rock Qobuz and life is good.  
What Powers Your Power?
I'm currently driving 100+ miles a day to and from work because I don't want to spend the extra money on an apartment closer to the office, which would cut into my audio budget. That's a sickness 🤑 
What Powers Your Power?
Thanks tuberist. I'm as nutty for this hobby as anybody, just about, and I need to laugh about it sometimes.  
What Powers Your Power?
Timeless! 
What Powers Your Power?
I bet Dilithium crystals makes your sound interstellar!