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    OCD Hi-Fi Guy

    Maybe you, not me!
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    Pass or Bryston with Magnepans?

    Received my Pass Labs XA 25 yesterday and it sounded outstanding right out of the box. Can someone check : Chuck Owen & the Jazz Surge, "Madcap" , and verify that it's an exceptional recording. I'm hearing an expansive sound stage, and fantastic imaging from the XA 25. Thanks
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    Charles' Little 2-ch Hi-Fi System...

    That is funny. I was told essentially the same thing: "No bass below 40." Then I got the RME ADI DAC/Preamp. It has a very resolving graphical frequency display. With it, I could actually see what I was missing, especially on Jazz recordings. And, of course, a heavy bass line is prevalent on...
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    What are you currently listening to (Classical)?

    I will have to admit that I have gone over to the dark side. Most of my classical listening is streamed by KUSC, Radio Swiss Classical, Linn Classical and Radio Venice Classic. However, I did recently purchase the Beethoven Complete Edition on Naxos.
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    Pass or Bryston with Magnepans?

    If I can believe Stereophiles test results I should be getting something over 100 WPC into my 4 ohm .7s. If it's a dud on the Magnapans it's not a total loss as I'll try it on some of the rest of my "collection".;)
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    Pass or Bryston with Magnepans?

    I'm going to give the Pass Labs XA 25 a try with my Maggy .7s. I have a smaller room, and listen in the near field.
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    Charles' Little 2-ch Hi-Fi System...

    Things are looking good. I recently picked up a pair of SVS SB 2000 ( Non-Pro ) to augment my KEF LS50s, Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary, and Magnapan .7s. I never knew what I was missing below 80 hertz, but now I don't think I could live without them.
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    Do You Still Play Compact Discs?

    I took it as a joke.
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    ROCK Music Albums that had a Significant Impact in your Youth | Including some that you know are ..

    I think you can tell from my Avatar, the band that had the biggest impact on me. I'll be a veteran cosmic rocker until the day I die.
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    Do You Still Play Compact Discs?

    I'm old enough to remember purchasing an LP, listening to it once, then recording it to R to R tape. The LP then went on the shelf for safe keeping. Having recently purchased a Bluesound Vault 2I, I am in the process of ripping several hundred CDs. But this time, the reasoning is to be able...
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    Keith Jarrett: Over the Rainbow (Tokyo 1984)

    No one could ever say he doesn't put his heart and soul into his music.
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    Bluesound Vault 2i. Streamer/Ripper/Library

    So, being a bit of a Luddite, I've finally decided to get my feet wet on an all-in-one solution to archive my CD collection, access streaming services, and explore internet radio. The above mentioned device appears to accomplish those tasks for a reasonable price. The Vault operates using the...
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    Best desktop DAC/amp for an old iMac (2015) and average bookshelf speaker?

    If you can get by without MQA the range of DACs from Schiit Audio offer good value for money.
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    Best budget turntable?

    As mentioned above, a TT from Rega and Project are a good place to start. They offer units in your price range that are pretty much plug-and-play. If you decide that you want to go deeper into vinyl, the rabbit hole goes very deep.
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    Gryphon Diablo Integrated Amplifier Owners

    Alan Shaw recommends solid state in the range of 100wpc. I think the Harbeths will be with me a long time so I'd like to treat them properly. Use will be primarily in the near field. Looking at the Diablo, and others.
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