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Clearaudio Double Matrix vs. Audio Desk Pro X
@rauliruegas  thank you and I saw that thread before posting, but has no information on how the 2 machines compare.  
Amplifiers from the big [expensive] brands in Japan?
In my ears the best Japanese amps are the Kondo, circa 1987-2000. I have had AKAI, Nakamichi, Pioneer, Technics.. My Kondos are impressive the have that impressive texture even when I compare them with my nhb468. The nhb468s have an advantage whe... 
Why this forum deletes full threads ?
+ @pesky_wabbit  if that‘s your view of the world so be it, I guess everything is just hunky dory, being black and white There are so few black and white... but Bits in the binary system come to mind..😀  
Analog challenged by room, space and esthetics.
@erik_squires we connected his to my subs and spent some time measuring. The 2x4HD and the Flex made a difference, but at the expense of openness, dynamics and precision(?). I am sorry English is not my strong language. @jtcf I agree but the livi... 
Analog challenged by room, space and esthetics.
@tablejockey thanks, my father loves music, and he game an tube amplifier to restore the I was 9, if I remember correctly. I am autistic and that project helped my father to have something to do with me and gave me something to do. All my life I h... 
Analog challenged by room, space and esthetics.
@erik_squires I Listened the MiniDsp 2x4 and the Flex, and to my ears was too restricted,  and definitely rather go without it that using them. I was hoping for something more transparent than either one. I don’t want to add more sound treatment... 
Hana Umami Red or Lyra Kleos?
I second the VPI tonearm horrible characteristics. Don’t waste your time and money with VPI unipivot, not worth the fishing line that uses for anti skating. I love the Umami, specially at its price.    
Anything SS sounds better than D'Agostino ?
I had d’Agostinos, and loved them in one of my rooms, but I also had NH458, which I upgraded to NH468, while I waited I was loaned a NHB108, in a month I gave my d’Agostino to the dealer, kept the NHB108 and the NH468. One does not have to spend ... 
Burn in period
Burn in claimed time in hrs = return policy in hrs  ^ 2 + ( warranty * 3/7) 😂  
which turntable for the future?
Do yourself a favor and listen to any VPI, then to any, in the same price range, TechDas, Acoustic Signature, SME, Bergmann, Feickert, Clearaudio, or … it will be very easy to get a quick answer. VPI is not remotely close to any of these brands.... 
6H30 replacement
@pesky_wabbit  I am trying :) with Pathos. Hopefully they will give  them up.  
Kondo Ongaku needing advise
Solid copper… it is a piece of art, both sonically and construction. my 1990 is in perfect condition, it gets polished with a copper polisher and protector. Get it repaired, $6500 maintenance for a $100k amp is nothing.    
Kondo Overture PM2i - buzzing noise from transformer
Call Audio Note. In my 1990 OnGaku, which I play a lot, last year slight hum started and I ended having to replace the transformer , I am glad I had a couple original. You are lucky you can, and should, call Audio Note.  
Integrated tube amp vs Tube amp?
What is your budget? There are a lot of options…    
6H30 replacement
Pathos will not give me any technical information, beyond saying that the amp is designed for the 6H30.  6n6p specs look similar to the uneducated eye.  @mulveling What do you think about 6n6p as a direct replacement for the 6H30?  I have been ...