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My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
@whitecamaross X2 on the Guttenberg video. I bet the two main offenders didn't even bother to watch the video since they keep right on with their strong opinions that often do not have "fact based experience". As WC mentioned, "please watch". And ... 
2019 FL AUDIO EXPO thoughts and perspectives...
@blindjim Hey Jim,Sounds like you had a great time. Hopefully it brought some insight into a possible system for you. 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
I am not sure why ML would bother bringing supporting gear that is less than perfect to the show. Makes no sense at all. When MBL demos their reference speakers, they pair it with their reference gear. They want all who hear to hear these speakers... 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
@whitecamaross Bingo X2 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
@psnyder149Solid points. Thank you for taking the time to provide your experience with the gear you mentioned. Your tactfully pointed out observations regarding several posters that have taken over this thread are pretty spot on. Your comments are... 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
BTW, not everyone is in agreement that the DAC is the best place to put your first high-quality power cord. At least some are of the opinion it is on power amp(s). In the end, try DAC, pre, amps, etc to find where you get the best results. 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
@whitecamaross Was at Excel Audio yesterday, as I am on many Sunday's. Listened to TAD R1s, ARC Ref 10 pre, Ref 10 phono, Ref 750 SE mono blocks with Valhalla 2 wire (mostly) and Clear Audio table. Wow is about all I can say. Very fleshed out mids... 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
@whitecamaross IMO, Nordost is superb. Odin and Valhalla are not treble boosted but they do have an amazingly clear open rich sound in that region. They are neutral and open and very nice. Only heard Odin 2 once, but Valhalla 2 many times includin... 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
The thread that @yyzsantabarbara makes reference to is "Krell XD gear in the House Initial Impressions". Check it out, it is quite interesting except for the trolls. 
Krell XD gear in the House Initial Impressions
@audiotroy Will be very interested to read about your impressions of the XD gear with an upgraded DAC.Hoping the trolling is over in this thread. 
Alternatives to Stillpoints
A friend of mine, GH, turned me on to a much less expensive alternative made out of furniture cups and ball bearings. Bought the parts on Amazon for around $15. They are:Slipstick CB605 Furniture Wheel Caster Cups / Floor Protectors with Non Skid ... 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
@ron17- Agreed. I just heard the Odin 2 less than two weeks ago, and like all Nordost, it was very fast, detailed, non-fatiguing. It was beautiful. But the cost of entry is totally prohibitive. 
Krell XD gear in the House Initial Impressions
@yyzsantabarbara Totally agree. 
A new chapter has begun.
The ARC Ref6 pre/Ref75 SE are a great match. Heard it a week ago with TAD ME-1s and it is very very good. Also heard with Wilsons (Sabrina and Sasha 2s and Sasha DAW) and that is really good too. Great synergy with those two ARC components. 
Krell XD gear in the House Initial Impressions
@dsholl1 @cleeds +1@oddiofyl is riding @audiotroy around like a mini bike and it is getting old. Wish that you would kindly end this campaign. Not only puts @dsholl1 off, but many of us. I enjoy Troy and Dave's contributions and see what they are,...