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CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports
@no_regrets    That's a really tempting looking system you've got there. I'm just wondering...you were really complimentary of the LTA, so what does it lack that makes the more expensive MOJO the final choice?  
6SN7GT VT231 TUBES
@shkong78      Are you still on the Melz 1578 bandwagon? I bought two pair from an ebay seller you had cited. My experience with them was dismal as none of them made 50 hours use. I just ditched the last pair a few days ago. Don't get me wrong...I... 
Does anyone on AG truly care anymore about objectivity & sincerity of Magazine reviews?
If memory serves me, it seems that you've already been down this exact road before. Do you have some kind of beef with YG?  
Your reaction to Herve Deletraz’s statement re: hi end and darTZeel
I am not really sure what his point(s) is/are because I find his statements vaguely worded and incomplete.  
pro-ject cd box rs2 vs jays audio cd2 mk3
@charles1dad    Thought you might find it interesting that Total DAC is coming out with a new (first for them?) transport fitted with the SU CD Pro 8 mechanism. I have not seen a price so far.   
Electrocompaniet AW300M or AW800M versus McIntosh 1.25KW?
The only experience I have with Electrocompaniet is yours and. if I recall correctly, yours seems to be quite favorable. That's good enough for me!  
Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing
@mihow     There is a BIG difference in saying that some Ganfets are made specifically for audio purposes as opposed to saying some Ganfets are more suitable for audio (read power amp) applications than others. Your post supports the latter...Albe... 
Repair in New Orleans?
@ bruno...the guy on the westbank is probably Tom Sima. I used to take my Phase Linear 400s to him back in the '80's. If he still has the same business name that would be Westbank Audio. @matt...with the passing of Doug Wilson a few months ago, I... 
Preamp suggestions for Atma-Sphere Class D Monoblocks
@  srama    I have owned the A-S MP-1 for 20 years and just got it back from being upgraded to 3.3 status. Ralph finally got me to agree to it after 10 years of subtle persuasion. All this time it has been paired with his M60s. A friend of mine ha... 
Repair of Butler Audio Amp
Ralph @ Atma-sphere has worked on many brands of amps. He's in Minn., BTW. Give him a call if all else fails.  
How Long Should a First Watt SIT3 Last ?
Hi Tony. I don't know if you're still undecided as to whom to let service your Quickies but the first guy I'd call lives and has his business in MSPL. Give Ralph @ Atma-sphere a call. He can and has worked on all kinds of tube amps, regardless of ... 
Looking for a tube preamp that has xlr outputs.
I think a preowned Atma-sphere MP-3 would be just the ticket. And it's truly balanced and adheres to the AES48 standard. No opamps are used to convert between single ended and balanced.  
Digital LP’s
Which is why I will not buy any vinyl with a "D" in the recording chain. It's AAA or nothing. Unless I get fooled somehow and it has happened a few times.  
Mojo Audio - Mystique Y NC DAC
It sounds so much better than....what?  
Gallium Nitride GaN Class D Amplifiers
Atma-sphere are exclusively mono and run about $6000 the pair. The other two vendors offer both stereo and mono as far as I can tell.