agentwja

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How many people here generally buy used?
I usually buy used cars, boats,  audio gear, appliances  and even household furniture. I would prefer to buy new if I could afford to but I find used high quality items at attractive prices. It is fun searching online, learning about the products ... 
Tube Preamp with Solid State Amp?
I have a BLUESOUND Vault >MFA MAGUS A2 TUBE PREAMPLIFIER > MIetner MTR101 solid state  MONOBLOCKS > BOZAK URBAN Speakers; I got these used via Facebook Marketplace and was lucky to have experienced and friendly sellers and I was given goo... 
RCA outputs to COAX input - is there only a splitter or is a extra device needed
Thank you both for your help here. So I am learning and see that I do have some choices to make and comparison shopping to do. Purchasing a  new DAC that has streaming capabilities would mean selling the Vault which frankly doesn’t phase me except... 
RCA outputs to COAX input - is there only a splitter or is a extra device needed
Thnx but I have to wonder how the quality of that signal will be ? 
Adding a tube DAC to my BLUESOUND VAULT
Jetter I appreciate your reply. I saw your post regarding the CAT 8 and have that on my shopping list based on your post. My run is about 50ft by the way so it will set me back around $180.I wonder if the Bluenode has the same internal DAC that my... 
Adding a tube DAC to my BLUESOUND VAULT
Thank you all. I am just now starting my search and may have to consider SS to stay on budget.  
I recently purchased a used BLUESOUND Vault V500
GDNRBOB, What I did was press the little led button on the top of the vault and then unplugged the power supply and kept the button pressed for ten or more seconds and lucky me the Vault responded!! The BluOS application on my IPad found the playe... 
Can someone recommend replacement tubes for my MFA MAGUS A2 Preamplifier please?
I actually found a highly recommended local tech through a local audio shop that I happened to see the owners being interviewed on YouTube. Thank you for your comment.   
Can someone recommend replacement tubes for my MFA MAGUS A2 Preamplifier please?
TonyKay and Elliot, I replaced the tube that in my MAGUS is the one that after reading the manual and receiving advice from the very gracious Scott Frankland the problem persists. To ship the unit to Scott and have him repair it would cost as much... 
Can someone recommend replacement tubes for my MFA MAGUS A2 Preamplifier please?
Thank you JPerry. I did reach out to the Tube Depot who were very patient and helpful. I ordered 2 of the Tungsol 12AX7 as a start and I’ll see how they help.