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A DAC That Converts PCM To DSD 128
You can convert any audio file to DSD on your laptop with Jriver. Then all you need is a dac that does DSDAlan 
what cables/interconnects should I try?
Try the Grover Huffman cables. Inexpensive but really excellent cables.Alan 
An audiophile in Chicago .....
musicdirect 1811 W Bryn Mawr Ave Chicago, IL 60660 
Hyperion hps-968 vs Verity Audio Parsifal Encore
Hyperion is out of business. The speaker sounds very nice but if you ever have a problem you are out of luckAlan 
Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one
Berning ZH-270 
Tube recommendations for my Rogue Audio Cronus ...
In my VTL ST-80 I have never found better sounding tubes than the Genelex Gold Lion KT-77's. Unless you need more power I would get another set of the Gold Lion's. Also what makes you think you need new ones. Find a tube tester and check them out.... 
Slow Down, You Move too Fast
Hi Diamond 8's or Auditorium 23 are both outstanding speaker cables. I also have enjoyed the Grover Huffman cables. They are inexpensive but as good as any cables I have heardAlan 
Balanced Cables for McIntosh / Wadia
Grover Huffman. My Friend in Florida just replaced his Silver resolution with the Huffman balanced and couldn't be happierAlan 
Speaker cable made you say:
Auditorium 23 speaker cables. Always wanted them and finally decided to buy. Better than many others I have hadAlan 
VTA adjustment for an RB600
I usually start with the bottom of the cartridge parallel to the record and go from thereAlan 
triode versus pentode
Your amp has output power tubes which can be hooked up as pentode or triode by flicking a switch. The pentode choice will give you about double the power of the triode hookup. If your speakers need the power you might hear better dynamics in the p... 
Bob Carver back?
He backed out on the deal with Emotiva. They wanted to outsource his amps to China and he said no. Yes the recent amp designs are being sold at about half price.Alan 
What preamp between Burmester and Krell?
Steve,He lists his speakers and amps in his post. Did you read ir.Alan 
Basis 2200 Bass Issue
Are you using the same cartridge? One suggestion. Take the table off the Vibraplane and see how it sounds. Some tables will sound worse when over damped by isolation devices. I have a Basis 1400 and it just sits on a shelf on my rack. Bass is grea... 
Audio Research REF 75 vs VAC Phi 200
I don't think you can go wrong with either of these amps. I personally like Vac equipment a lot and have found that Kevin Hayes of Vac is a really great guy to deal with.Alan