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Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
Hey AVGuru, Jayctoy,Anything happening this weekend? Haven't heard from you guys. 
I completely lack fiscal discipline...
I just bought a couple of preamps. Do I have a problem? 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
OK by me AVGURU...I'm flexible on date, time, and place. You name it.Too bad we don't have a moderator who would oversee connectivity of players in the respective system so that we don't have any biases or preconceived notions of whats playing, dr... 
How to see if there's DC at my AC outlets?
It comes as part of the Joule VZN-100s amps. There are the two monoblocks, and they are connected to Joule's variac. It supplies controlled AC voltage to the monoblocks. I suppose this way your amps always get the proper voltage that you dial in (... 
How to see if there's DC at my AC outlets?
What if I test the hot to ground or neutral to ground?I tried isolating just the amp, with nothing else plugged in, and the variac still hums / buzzes. PS Audio has a product called the Humbuster that stops DC from getting to your electronics whic... 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
AVGuru, unfortunately, I will not be available on Saturday to partake. I will be in San Antonio until Friday, 12/17.I will plan to join you guys on 12/19 though, so count me in with the Audio Aero Dac (along with Stereovox HDXV and VH Pulsar Gold ... 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
I can join you guys on the 19th if there's a spot available. I can add the latest Audio Aero 24/192 DAC to the mix if there is any interest to hear it. Anyways, I am certainly interested in the performance of the modded units if nothing else. Hey ... 
Klipsch love them or hate them.
Love 'em, that is, the classic or heritage series. I got my start as an audiophile when I went over to a friend's house for the first time back in 1982, and heard his K-horns. I was flabbergasted; never new stereo could sound like that. Got hooked... 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
Can any of you guys provide some meaningful commentary about the similiarities, contrasts and preferences between the Exemplar 3910, the APL 3910 and the Modwright 9000ES (I'm actually considering the 999ES)? Your first hand listening experiences ... 
Review: deHavilland Electric Amp UltraVerve JR Tube preamp
Nice review! I've got my UltraVerve w/ remote coming this week, hopefully. Looking forward to it! 
BAT VK-xx owners: Where do you buy 6c33b tubes?
I think you meant 6C33C-B tubes?Anyways, this is pretty timely as I just ordered a dozen tubes for my Joule amps from John Harper here:http://www.john-a-harper.com/valves/6c33c-for-sale.htmlHe's in California. 
best used 2 channel preamp for under $2500
A pre-owned First Sound Presence Deluxe mkII would be right around your price range. Fantastic sonics and huge bang for the buck, along with tremendous support from Emmanuel Go (he's in WA state). 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
Just picked up an '02 Audi S4. And guess what? It came with a premium "Bose" stereo system! Wooohooo! 
Best lines in a song
"pick up the dog doo, hope that it's hard.......I'm just an ordinary, average guy" - Joe WalshHow close this hits home, since the acquisition of a couple of pups! 
Joule Electra VZN100 with Merlin VSM-MX.
Bobby, Tubegroover, Jsl, Joneill....Are your listening impressions between the Berning ZH270 and the VZN-100 based on hearing a fully tweaked Berning (i.e. silver wire, ERS, upgraded caps, NOS cryo'ed output tubes, and NOS input tubes)?The fully t...