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??? How Good Are Pathos "Inpol" Amplifiers Really ???
Excellent I have the dual mono inpole mK-2 pure class A 85 lbs  and plenty of power and grip speakers are 89db Qualio Ultras   
Linear power supply
If you want the best in class then Linear Tube Audio if ordered on Audiogon $700 and the build quality  alone class leader up to $1200 and comes with a great DC cable most charge $150 for.  
Case in point: a $90,000 power cord by ASUNZ
Up to $5k youcan clearly hear improvements ,as with speaker cables interconnects  with the ladder up to $10k +  I owned a Audiostore and compared. Many , diminishing returns $100k power cords my pockets never that deep for 95% of Audiophiles  ju... 
Bought a Denafrips Iris 1.0 DDC on eBay
Send it back ,I sold much of their products  the new model has much more quality parts  get your $$ back and buy New !!  
Jay’s Audio Lab is shutting down
Jay get around dealer cost for his gear ,indirectly he does promote like Gryphon  which is great equipment , speakers are much more subjective in sound .  
Reasonably-Priced Linear Power Supply for WIMM Pro Plus Streamer
Linear tube Audio without a 2nd thought  build quality And sonics best under $1200 $750!a bargain  
Adding Volume control to an older preamp
These cheap remote  volume pots just Rob detail Khozmo now makes thin resistor,relay remotes for around $350  night and day better , the cheap $25 alps pots  Just Rob detail are nothing more then a plastic wiper with a conductive  spray on it.    
Has anyone sold over $35k worth of equipment over the net? How do you protect yourself?
Yes often  you  can open up a merchant account  Or wire transfers to you   
Do you recall "instant improvement" from your first stand-alone DAC ?
Compared to what ? Most DACs inside integrated amps  Are poor even compared to a stand alone $800 dac   
Shielded Speaker Wire 12AWG
Vh audio has cryoed wire And analysis plushas very good awg wire   Shielded is not as important I have  a 4 wire setup a common ground  And a insulated isolated ground on its own buzz bar to the outside  Everyday is the same No noise no shari... 
just wanted to share my fix for making my speakers cat and grand kid proof!
I have battery shock strips small 9 v battery discourages my cats When I am in the room I PT them up  
Changing Of The Guard at McIntosh
Mcintosh has not been the same for well over 10 years  Profits over quality , inside  besides the nice meters  Compared to say a gryphon diablo night and day  Difference in parts quality even their best model  Average quality throughout  sadly... 
Would You Rather Own A Good SET Amp, Or A Great Push Pull Amp?
A class A Amplifier fits in the middle Pathos inpole has tubes  in its unique patented  circuit. MK 2  
The death of ultra hiend audio
Being an ex audio dealer ,I have seen cables marked up 10 x the actual cost . these Big name companies charge up to $500 an hour for their Ego in R&D  I have seen inside $80k amps literally under 10k in parts $25-$30k  I can see in markup n... 
Would You Rather Own A Good SET Amp, Or A Great Push Pull Amp?
Best of both worlds and the New Pathos Inpol amp uses the vacuum tube as part of the gain stage and also in pure class A  in a true dual mono design , verypopulsr in Europe  in the U.S a boutique 35+ year own company  all made in. Italy and a wo...