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Review of Rogue Audio RP-9 preamp
I read that some Rogue owners of RP-7 preamps sent them in to upgrade to the Rogue RP-9, can you tell me what that upcharge is from Rogue to do this? Also does the RP-7 remote work with the RP-9 or does that need to be changed out? Thanks,  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Michel Jonasz Black Pumas Civil Wars  
Headphone amp and dac advice needed
I will also give a heads up to the Rogue RH-5 headphone amp and can double as a preamp. It drives all types of headphones with ease and sounds real nice on all types. It has 2 tubes and can be tube rolled to customize the sound. Using some NOS RCA... 
Looking for information/listening impressions of the new Meze Lyric Headphones
Made a mistake with the new Meze Headphones, they are called the 109 Pro and list for $799/pair. Looking for any recent listening impressions and/or comparisons with other similarily price headphones?  
Ultrasonic record cleaners
I'm interested in the Vevor ultrasonic cleaner for the $200 as I would not use it constantly but have a VPI 16.5 also. What do the users of this cleaner have to say about its cleaning ability, ease of use, dependability, use of any surfactant or w... 
Advice Needed deciding new Phones
Try some of the Meze 'phones, Grado 'phones and HiFi Man 'phones.  
Step up From Rogue RP-5
Has anyone tried the Rogue RH-5 as a preamp? I know it is sold mainly as a headphone amp but it has both balanced and unbalanced outputs as well as line level inputs.  
Audio Desk Systeme - Vinyl Cleaner – Repair of Water Pump Failure
Two of my audio buddies are on their second Audio Desk cleaners as the first ones failed after cleaning maybe 50-100 records as the pumps failed. When they asked the dealer what was happening the response was "your lucky it lasted that long" and t... 
How does the VPI Aries II stand up to current mid priced tables?
Just to ad to add to the conversation, in my speaking with both Harry and Matt at VPI when I was inquiring about moving from my VPI Aries 1 table to one of their newer ones  they both first asked what platter I had on mine and and the serial numbe... 
Headphone suggestions needed
The above mentioned headphones are used with a Cary HH-1 tube headphone amp.  
Headphone suggestions needed
My suggestions would be: -Meze 99 Classics -HiFi Man 400i -Grado RS1e -Audioquest Nighthawk or Nightowl (If you can find them, discontinued)  
Please Recommend Highly Efficient Floor Standing Non-Horn Speaker Suggestions
An audiophile friend just bought a pair and is raving about them, unbelievable bass, extended highs, super efficient need only 2-3 watts to drive them. A couple of caveats though; packaging from manufacturer is not sufficient and speakers being he... 
Speaker Variety / Interim Recommendation
I can add a few more to check out, Usher Mini-Diamond 2's, Triangle line of floor standers, Fyne stand mount and floor standers, Spatial Audio floor standers, and Legacy Calibre stand mount.  
King Crimson
Also listen to Thrak it has been remastered on CD and 200 gram vinyl. Excellent album with the triple double lineup. There are some great songs on it.  
Who still listens to their First Generation Cd Players?
Still using a stock Philips CD-80, a heavily modified Magnavox CDB-650 by Euphonic Technology, a stock Magnavox CDB-650 and a later Resolution Audio CD-50, all sound very nice and so far working great.