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I would really like your opinions, I had Infinity Kappa 8's for 20 years. Ran them with an Adcom GFA 555 II. I could only get into the lower 80 spl's before the Amp would start flashing it's warning lights. At that volume I thought things were great. I checked out that big convention in Chicago last spring and was in awe of all the manufacturer rooms. 
   However, they all had multiple amps so being impressed I didn't know what the reason for the great sound.
     So I went to one of the best stores in Milwaukee (Audio Emporium). I fell in love with the Bryston A2's. Paid about $3300.00 for them. They also recommend replacing my old Adcom amp so I bought a Emotive XPA.
    So happy but missed the body punch that the Infinity's had. Purchased a sub and things are great.
    I now can get up to 100 on both my meters, but normal range is around 90 when I whant to crank it.
    Last summer a fellow member on this forum invited me to listen to his $50,000.00 system. Since he was in my area I took him up on it but he never responded.
    I'm sure he had second thoughts of a stranger coming to his house.
    Since 1976 I have had by far the best system among my group of friends. They love my type of music and sound but they are not into the higher end. Give most if them a few drinks and they would be happy listening through a sea shell.
    I have had a couple friends come over for a listen and I can get tears from them with my sound.
So, I'm so happy now but am I missing better sound? At 64 years old I don't want to miss out on something better.
     If anyone is in the Milwaukee area with a really expensive system can I check it out. I'm more than willing to provide you with any and everything about me to eliviate worries about my integrity.
Thanks to you all.
golden210

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erik_squires
5,268 posts
 
I think being happy is the key. :)

There were several  Infinity speakers with hard to drive crossovers. Sometimes you can find semi-pros who rework them to improve upon that.

I think the things you may want to check out are, better room acoustics, and see about just how well you can integrate that sub, and DAC's. DACs are super good over the last 5-10 years. 
Try this too.  Put your speakers about 3-4' apart, and sit like 1-2' away from them. Everything you hear in terms of detail up close is what the speakers and equipment can do. You can't hear them at your normal location because of room acoustics.

Best,
E
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