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I am getting back into home audio (in a small way at least at first) after a wife - induced hiatus.

Hello!

Has anyone heard the COMBINATION of EMM Labs Switchman 3 Preamp and Parasound Halo JC 1 monoblocks?

I'm not interested in opinions as to whether each of them is good/bad, separately or in other combinations, only in whether THIS COMBINATION works well or not.

Thank you for your help!
Amir

Ok im fairly new to high-end audio and for the time being my system is as follows:
Source: Mac Mini using standard audio out
AMP: Yamaha RX-V390 Stereo Receiver
Loudspeakers: 2 Yamaha NS-A636

Im interested in upgrading to get better quality I really dont know where to start and I dont have much to spend. So any pointers, what do I need to upgrade, how much is it gona cost me

New relics to venerate:

Remains of St. Paul found.

"Small fragments of bone were carbon dated by experts who knew nothing about their provenance and results showed they were from someone who lived between the first and second century," he said.

Purple fabric with sequins - he went out in style, too.

I have 4 pieces of matching Proton gear that I would like to find service manuals for, as they are in need of repair:
AA-1150 Amplifier
1100 Pre-Amplifier
AT-300 Tuner
AC-300 CD Player

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks,

T.J.

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OK

Going to ask a question that might sound dumb but as usual thats never stopped me before !!

Anne Sophie Mutter and Janine Jansen are both very reputable players yet there music leaves me cold it just doesnt sound right somehow. Hilary Hahn and Rachel Barton Pine have the exact opposite effect, their sound just draws me in and sounds so emotional.

What causes this, is it the player, the music, the instrument or my mood at that point in time ?

Any comments?

Alan