xrayz

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correct order of connecting a preamplifier, amplifier, and speakers
Yes, the order of connection doesn't matter at all. The order of powering the components up is all that matters. 
I want to pick up a vintage SS integrated
LOL, I wonder if this will sell?https://www.ebay.com/itm/pioneer-sx-1250-BOX-ONLY-When-Will-You-See-Another-Like-This-/264083063099 
I want to pick up a vintage SS integrated
There's a Kenwood KA-9100 on ebay for $500. That would be pretty nice. It's I'm not affiliated with the seller. 
BE VERY CAREFUL OF YOUR DEALINGS ON AUDIO-ASYLUM
I can get to it now 
How to assess and quantify system improvement and changes?
I would love it if someone could make any headway in this endeavor, but I know of no way to quantify subjective measures of performance. This "equation", if you will, would probably have to be broken down into many parts with exact definitions of ... 
What were your humble beginnings on the path to high end audio?
I had a Motorola receiver I bought with my paper route money, home made speakers. I took the drivers out of my parents console stereo. A junky turntable, can't remember what kind but my next one was a Garrard Zero 100, which I thought was the grea... 
Solid State vs. Tubes - What if Transistors came first?
This is a good question and I suspect that people would just be used to whatever came first (at least for some time). Tubes would have to match transistors, I think. But really, if we had transistors, there's a good chance tubes would have never b... 
In need high-efficency speakers
mrdecibel asks an excellent question. The answer will help us give you better advice. 
Audio Note : amp and source matching
I'm not a tech guy at all, but since no one else answered yet, I'll tell you what I "know". The input impedance of your amp is high enough you should never have to worry about the output impedance of any source or preamp. The rule of thumb is the ... 
Devore Orangutan O/96 Resale Value
https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=devore+O%2F96 
Former Tekton owners: What have you moved on to?
@clarinetmonster2I looked up the specs and I don't think they'd be a good match for my FW7. I'd love to hear them but they wouldn't fit my system. Thanks anyway. 
Former Tekton owners: What have you moved on to?
@clarinetmonster2  Do you plan to keep the Gallos or sell them? 
What used speakers raraely come up for sale
@audiolabyrinth Lirpa Labs is a fictitious company used as a joke since the old Audio magazine's October issues which listed almost every audio product made at the time. Maybe even before that, but I don't know. 
What used speakers raraely come up for sale
There's Obelisks on ebay now. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt,Since it is slow, I have a question about the Mojo DAC. You said it came with Sorbothane feet under the chassis. Did you try other footers or isolation devices with it? If so, how much did they affect the sound? Thanks a lot.