Amps Preamps

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Amps Preamps	Posts	Last Response
Brook 12A, listening impressions and design issues needed. by viridian · 2,535 views	2	March 15, 2019 2:30am
Audio Research LS17se vs LS27 by sid1 · 15,347 views	2	March 15, 2019 1:18am
Schroeder method with Rega by mikecorwin · 1,601 views	0	March 15, 2019 12:45am
Integrated amp with HT bypass for Focal Electra 1008 Be by denizpiri · 10,129 views	37	March 14, 2019 6:18pm
My music sounds brighter by cspiegs · 4,517 views	43	March 14, 2019 4:51pm
AVA Ultravalve Vacuum Tube Amplifier by Van Alstine by rvpiano · 8,980 views	10	March 14, 2019 4:16pm
Power Amp transformer hum - intermittent and increases and decreases in a few seconds by john_simp · 6,178 views	26	March 14, 2019 1:07pm
Primaluna DiaLogue Premium preamp by aolmrd1241 · 22,919 views	22	March 14, 2019 12:59pm
Single-ended vs. Balanced input for Pass Labs XA30.8 (input will be a Golden Gate DAC) by strats · 6,293 views	12	March 14, 2019 9:00am
Tube Rolling for Pre-amps? by n80 · 9,704 views	75	March 14, 2019 2:41am
unbalanced xlr input (a24) to mytek balanced output by bryantdrew · 2,480 views	10	March 13, 2019 9:10pm
Vintage Carver by ggans · 9,148 views	20	March 13, 2019 1:11pm
VAC + Wilson Audio by bob82 · 5,577 views	11	March 13, 2019 12:18pm
Doshi Audio Dealers--Where Are They? by astewart8944 · 3,828 views	2	March 13, 2019 2:49am
A Shockingly Straightforward Query by an10490413 · 4,668 views	18	March 13, 2019 1:03am
Review:Nu Force Ref9V3 with TDSS Level 3 Mods by jackmonster · 3,294 views	5	March 12, 2019 10:57pm
Using Mark Levinson No. 380 preamp output simultaneously by armed · 4,618 views	12	March 12, 2019 12:07pm
Carver HTA5A by antho768 · 4,814 views	2	March 11, 2019 7:27pm
Lexicon DC-2 power supply by joeradio · 2,171 views	1	March 11, 2019 12:47pm
Upgrading by mimar2910 · 1,806 views	1	March 11, 2019 1:22am
Cary SLP-98L vs. Don Sachs Model 2 by markusthenaimnut · 3,628 views	3	March 10, 2019 10:04pm
Agoners: Need Advice! Have 3K to spend on an Amp, what do I do with no way to audition? by cohicks4 · 8,706 views	75	March 10, 2019 3:32pm
VTL MB 185 by jazzao1 · 6,508 views	2	March 10, 2019 1:55pm
Which integrated amp do you suggest? by con7711 · 19,705 views	26	March 10, 2019 1:17pm
Need Help with Voltage for Integrated by loomisjohnson · 2,680 views	8	March 10, 2019 4:18am
Shorting plugs question by mikecorwin · 1,583 views	1	March 10, 2019 1:37am
Mono blocks or bia amp by scooter0005 · 1,770 views	1	March 9, 2019 10:34pm
Connect Pre-out to Pre-amp by kanchi647 · 2,785 views	5	March 9, 2019 4:24pm
DartZeel NHB-108 Model One B (+SCNP) vs. anything from Pass Labs by brianlucey · 7,055 views	3	March 9, 2019 4:01pm
Octave vs Ayon integrateds by brm1 · 10,081 views	17	March 9, 2019 1:12pm

Recommendation for tube amp. by rvpiano · 3,476 views	17	March 9, 2019 2:48am
Mark Levinson 326s vs Ayre K5xeMP by lnitm · 6,496 views	8	March 9, 2019 1:56am
Ayon Triton integrated or Primaluna Dialogue preamp / Parasound Halo JC1 monoblocks by rmd1114 · 2,716 views	1	March 8, 2019 4:10pm
Amp recommendations for stacked Quad ESL 57's by j_r_r · 7,665 views	8	March 8, 2019 3:50pm
NAD C 375BEE Integrated Amp Replacement Recommendations by foster_9 · 10,142 views	22	March 8, 2019 2:46pm
Redgum amps. How are recent and current offerings ? by inna · 2,217 views	1	March 8, 2019 9:39am
How to check my preamp for a DC leak by rrolack · 10,053 views	7	March 8, 2019 1:01am
Troubleshooting balance issues by otherones · 3,703 views	9	March 7, 2019 9:50pm
300B Warmup versus other tube or SS amps? by jbhiller · 4,349 views	15	March 7, 2019 6:15pm
Luxman 507uXi vs. Luxman 507uXii by hoopster · 19,329 views	18	March 7, 2019 5:33pm
Upgrading Integrated Amplifier - Musical Fidelity? by apstoltz · 11,610 views	16	March 7, 2019 3:17am
Class D amps and Revel Salons by vermonter · 6,652 views	9	March 6, 2019 7:14pm
Noob McIntosh Speaker Connection Question by fredlobo · 4,616 views	2	March 6, 2019 4:29am
300b tubes burn in time? by essrand · 4,600 views	4	March 6, 2019 2:21am
Soliciting Member Perspectives: Levinson vs Bryston vs Audio Research by oldmandave · 11,199 views	42	March 5, 2019 11:30pm
One Amp To ‘Rule’ Them All.... by brettmcee · 17,312 views	138	March 5, 2019 9:45pm
ARC GS150 design error by gregj11 · 2,955 views	2	March 5, 2019 9:14pm
tube pre amp or tube amp by wahoo101488 · 2,915 views	18	March 5, 2019 5:27pm
All in one Pre/Power/Streaming/DAC or Streaming Preamp/DAC combo ~$2k-4k recommendations by joshelston · 9,023 views	32	March 5, 2019 3:09pm
Using Onkyo TX SR703 to bi amp Speakers by wallycroc · 2,206 views	0	March 5, 2019 12:41pm
anyone use KT120's or KT110's tubes in MAC 275 ? by blue_strat · 6,350 views	5	March 5, 2019 7:59am
Cary Audio SI300.2d by jlport57 · 2,175 views	0	March 5, 2019 3:19am
Integrated under 1k (hopefully 500) for Wharfedale Dentons & Snell by joincoolkidclub · 9,773 views	16	March 5, 2019 1:53am
Any experience with this amplifier? by audiogabby · 3,589 views	3	March 4, 2019 6:00pm
All I want is The Truth, just gimme some truth... by clio09 · 34,351 views	30	March 4, 2019 4:38pm
Amplifiers for KEF Blades with Cary SLP-05 premap. by kanchi647 · 2,614 views	3	March 4, 2019 12:39pm
Need advice for a beginner. by jpkeogh · 2,265 views	6	March 4, 2019 3:12am
Maybe amps need a third terminal? by erik_squires · 1,650 views	1	March 3, 2019 8:03pm
Help Please With Choosing An Integrated Or Separates For My Secondary Sysytem by zar · 2,493 views	5	March 3, 2019 6:48pm
Denon POA-2800 vs. Sony TAN-90ES by sony · 28,059 views	15	March 3, 2019 6:17pm

Splitter question by ekimg · 2,517 views	12	March 3, 2019 5:21pm
Where to Purchase New Tubes for Audio Research Preamp? by distortions · 6,427 views	12	March 3, 2019 5:03pm
How do tube manufacturers like VAC get 55 watts per KT88 where others get only 30-35? by normie57 · 7,697 views	24	March 3, 2019 4:26pm
Amplifier Match For Paradigm Signature S8 & C5 V.3 by krazystang · 6,266 views	9	March 3, 2019 11:19am
Tubes vs SS preamp question.... by denjer1 · 2,464 views	12	March 2, 2019 11:06pm
Preamps with separate L/R volume controls by beisner · 5,301 views	28	March 2, 2019 10:15pm
Is the Adcom GTP-750 any good? by mtalk · 21,113 views	14	March 2, 2019 10:03pm
PS Audio DirectStream DAC driving VAC Amps by mdeblanc · 2,620 views	3	March 2, 2019 8:36pm
Please Help Me Understrand "Phase" Control by larstusor · 1,817 views	8	March 2, 2019 8:25pm
Confusion on amplifier impedance by cerberus79 · 1,985 views	6	March 2, 2019 8:12pm
B&K 200.5 S2 Power Amp problem - Please help by vta2005 · 11,070 views	14	March 2, 2019 6:28pm
Need Advice & Need It Fast by freediver · 2,774 views	17	March 1, 2019 8:28pm
Volume Control for second set of speakers by leemaze · 9,021 views	13	March 1, 2019 6:04pm
Phono Preamp Settings/Question - Help Please by ajnackman · 2,303 views	8	March 1, 2019 4:39pm
Belles Statement LA-01 preamp experiences? by ruraltom · 2,979 views	2	March 1, 2019 3:59pm
I Find Primalunas Ugly. How about You? Is there an alternative? by defiantboomerang · 15,585 views	118	March 1, 2019 2:11pm
Recommendations on stuff to look at for upgrading a 300B SET amp by jbhiller · 5,561 views	27	March 1, 2019 3:31am
Most musical, enjoyable affordable amplifier by yohimey · 8,274 views	10	March 1, 2019 1:19am
Has anyone tried the Sun Valley 211/845 amp kit? by islandmandan · 8,745 views	9	March 1, 2019 1:12am
Krell KSA 250 amps by frenetical · 8,184 views	15	February 28, 2019 10:12pm
Buzz from the left channel of a Rega Brio by audiosavage1 · 5,076 views	2	February 28, 2019 8:02pm
Rogue Audio Triton II vs Octave Phono EQ.2 by rivinyl · 4,007 views	2	February 28, 2019 9:44am
Bryston 3bst vs Bryston 3b by scoly · 36,550 views	7	February 28, 2019 7:32am
Unforgiving DAC or add Tube Preamp?? by puffbojie · 6,864 views	35	February 28, 2019 6:46am
Remote Volume Control On Vintage Tube Amp. by rpteemley · 2,765 views	1	February 27, 2019 11:10pm
Parasound Zpre3? by asahitoro · 7,284 views	3	February 27, 2019 11:01pm
Coupling caps for Rogue audio m180 darks Audyn Ref/ Mundorf supreme by chrissain · 2,769 views	2	February 27, 2019 9:25pm
Mark Levinson No 380s with Proceed AMP5 communications link by ht4me · 2,282 views	2	February 27, 2019 7:46pm
Question on tube placement... by jvancamp78 · 2,357 views	6	February 27, 2019 6:28pm
Cary SLP-05 with Pass Labs X-250 by boisehomes · 6,858 views	12	February 27, 2019 5:58am

Audio Research LS-15...time to upgrade or just keep retubing by randyhat · 6,223 views	1	February 27, 2019 4:12am
Hey That's Not So Bad if It's Class D by freediver · 3,578 views	17	February 27, 2019 3:49am
Stereo pre-amps with dual outs for bi-amping and a subwoofer line out by billion · 8,810 views	25	February 27, 2019 3:01am
best tube preamp to pair LM 518ia by branca · 2,973 views	11	February 27, 2019 1:41am
Levinson 26S question by ausernamethathasntbeentaken · 4,256 views	5	February 26, 2019 4:41am
Opinions On The Following Phono Pre Amps Please by zar · 1,932 views	1	February 26, 2019 1:12am
Best path to upgrading older system: Thiel, Adcom, CAL Audio Lab, Thornes.... by pcln · 3,174 views	9	February 26, 2019 12:12am
gold lion 12ax7 , au7 by chrissain · 37,273 views	18	February 25, 2019 2:54pm
lexicon lx-7 wtb by ziggy · 1,575 views	0	February 25, 2019 2:32am
JC1 monoblocks / Maggie 1.7 by rmdnj14 · 2,327 views	7	February 24, 2019 4:55pm