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SPL Phonos Phono Preamp
Anamighty Sound Sculpture a.4 and Anna Diamond are finally in the house :) neither is run-in so hang in there while I put them through their paces. I will state that the Anna Diamond is the REAL deal and does not appear to be a tarted up Anna, it ... 
The History Behind Viva Linea?
Jond:Wow, I was interested in this preamplifier and I thought you taking the time out of schedule to mention possible pitfalls was incredibly helpful and thoughtful. 
Go Active Crossover or Upgrade existing XOs?
I design crossovers for my speakers. I’ve designed and built active and passive. Active all the way! Oh, ANALOG 🤓 
SPL Phonos Phono Preamp
counterreset:Did you ever form an opinion about the Phonos? If so, I’d like to know you thoughts regarding its sound. 
SPL Phonos Phono Preamp
Lewm: We are cool :)When I used the word signal, perhaps not the best choice, I was referring to the 60hz sinusoidal from the wall. I understand your point to a degree. Think of it like an auto engines fuel line. All the processing is done in the ... 
SPL Phonos Phono Preamp
Lewm:Hi, in retrospect and after rereading my response, I find that I was unduly curt in my response, for that I apologize.Now to your points :) in fact the fuse in this case absolutely does carry the entire electrical signal as it is in “direct” ... 
Phono Preamp
I have one class A amplifier, the Reimyo PAT 777, three Graaf OTL’s, a set of switching amps with linear supplies (one of the top three Solid State amps I’ve every heard) and various other amps. I’m not married to one technology. I can easily find... 
Phono Preamp
Oh, and the transistor, invented in 1948, so that’s nearly 72 years old. Not so far from the “100 year old technology”. What the age of the tech has to do with anything I don’t know. Hmm, now that I think of it all of my gear has ancient transform... 
Phono Preamp
Comparing transmitter tubes to small signal tubes in consumer gear. Literally shook my head.  
TRL WON'T GIVE ME MY AMP
I knew Paul personally, been to my former home multiple times. I miss him, just simply one of the greatest in Audio, he confided in me about what made his amps sound special and no, I will never tell it :)I suspect the people claiming to be TRL ar... 
SPL Phonos Phono Preamp
counterreset:Hi, I don’t know your listening preference or your gear but I will be looking forward to your thoughts on the stage. Hope you enjoy. 
DENAFRIPS Terminator and Schiit Yggdrasil Evaluation and Comparison
eugene81:Hi, hope all is going well. I am just about to write that one. It is the most difficult review I’ve ever attempted because it does SOOOO much and I wanted to be fair. It won’t be long but what I write is what I actually hear during my lis... 
garrard vs clearaudio innovation
A fully sorted 401 with an upgraded platter and bearing such as Artisan Fidelity will easily beat the table you mentioned. I’ve heard that Clearaudio table including all the way up to the Statement.My sorted 401 easily outplays the Innovation Wood... 
PS Audio new Stellar Phono PreAmp?
smoorenc:Hello, I was a beta tester for PS Audio on this device. I thought it sounded exceptional. It was very very good right out of the box. I burned it with a tuner and attenuating reverse RIAA cables and a dummy loads for about 125 hours befor... 
SPL Phonos Phono Preamp
I still love it a year later and stand by every single word I stated regarding its performance :)