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My Hafler 220 did not quite have enough grunt to really open the 1530s up. My Mc 2205 really woke them up! I agree with the solid state recommendation for the woofers. Even my Yamaha AX-900u integrated (135 wpc) had them shining!

I am now down 200 pounds from my 2020 maximum. Here is what I did Strict Keto (less than 20 grams of TOTAL carbs a day). Nothing processed, no sugar, green leafy veggies and protein. See Gibsonian's advice above. One meal a day (OMAD), with monthly 72 hour fasts. Any time you eat anything...

Awesome, I love my Joe and have the fireboard too! Brisket is our favorite, but an apple cider brined turkey breast is pretty awesome too! I am going to add a slo-roller soon! Up here in the Buffalo area, we smoke year round! Ribs and smoked Mac & Cheese! All of the neighborhood boys...

I know it is heresy around here, but I am running an MX-136 in 2 channel direct mode with my MC452 and it sounds wonderful. It also has the built in MM phono preamp and FM tuner. Amazing bang for the buck! I don't use the HT & video features at all.

If you wish to stay with Klipsch I have a great deal of experience with the KLF-30 in the Legend Series. They are an amazing all around gem of a speaker. To my ear they do not have the listener fatigue that the Heritage series can cause. The Crites' upgrades can make them even better. Build...

Thanks, gvl, I appreciate it. That is what I was afraid of. It doesn't really make sense to spend 2x-3x what I spent on my DAC for a converter. My SACD library will remain small! :(

Hi Is there a good, reasonably priced (<$250) adapter that will take SACD audio output via HDMI and convert it to SPDIF or TOSLINK to send to a DAC? There are a flood of Chinese ~$50-$60 adapters out there, but it does not make sense to me to output high quality data and convert it in through a...

Very well said. You perfectly captured my owner's experience and thoughts about next steps since acquiring my Ares II. I felt guilty about considering the rest of the Denafrips line so soon, but not any more!!! :beerchug:

I am VERY pleased with my new Ares II. It is still burning in but wow, what an improvement over my old DacMagic. It is lacking the glare of many other DACs and is not fatiguing so far. I understand why some translate this to "analog sounding" and I find it dynamic and accurate without the...

I love my upgraded 1530's but I was lucky enough to hear one of WmartinB's two pair of 2030s during a purchase visit. Let me tell you I was absolutely , and I was absolutely floored by the 2030's! I don't think I have heard any other speaker under $50k with as much presence as the 2030's. It...

Same here! Here is a Griso

Wow, the Italians have really upped their game since I purchased my Guzzi V1000G5. I am currently drooling over an 2013 Griso. if there was a MG dealer within 500 miles of me, I would pull the trigger in a heartbeat!

Damn, I skip Bartertown for ONE DAY........ Amazing speakers! I can't wait to learn what is next for you, Matt!

I still own pjrey's 1530s that started this thread, and they are still fantastic. The updates you are doing are definitely worth the effort and expense! You will be happy for a long time!

September 7, 2007

I make the roux per Alton Brown's method. Easy! Preheat oven to 350 degrees Place 4 oz of vegetable oil and 4 oz of flour into a 5 to 6-quart cast iron Dutch oven and whisk together to combine. Place on the middle shelf of the oven, uncovered, and bake for 1 1/2 hours, whisking 2 to 3...

Nice! Whenever I get the PG lights flashing on my MC452 my neighbor across the street fears me and comes over for a beer! It's a good thing that the lots in my neighborhood are an acre! Sometimes you just have to dust your speakers the fun way!!

Simply freaking amazing!

It's been a good couple years, the L1530s are doing yeoman duty in the man cave and the living room now sports a MX-136 and MC452 powering a pair of XRT-28s. Not a week goes by where I don't hear something that amazes me from that combination.

Oh yeah, Pikesville is my favorite Straight Rye. Rich, complex and surprisingly smooth and easy drinking for its 55% ABV. So smooth it will sneak up on you! Definitely worth the risk!

Amen, I've driven up to 1,200 miles in a day to pick up a McIntosh amplifier. Now, I just drive the 4 hours to Audio Classics for a visit, and then drive the 4 hours home with my treasure! I have seen in person what goes on in terminals to heavy packages. Even the factory boxes can only...

Yes, aren't those cabinets amazing? The larger /30 series have a real presence in the room, both physically and sonically! I have also been privileged to audition the L2030s and that is a whole other world! For those who are spatially challenged, I also owned the L1590/2 and they are almost...

Agreed, watch out for the static! IMHO it is worth getting the remote just be able to interact remotely. I had static fritz out my MX-132 and while AC fixed her up, I do not take chances with my MX-136. You will love it as a 2 channel pre-amp! Some purists scoff at the MX series AV...

Outstanding, well done!