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| Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts? I have owned and modified Amber 3 , Pogota , Pontus mk2 very good if you can spend. $2800. Without any hesitation the Denafrips Venus R2R by a Lot much better built then any of them on your list.a 24 pound monster ,just a bit behind the Denafrips ... | |
| PSVANE 12Au7 12At7 12Ax7 "-T MKII" 2020 production run of small signal/driver tubes For hose who say they hear no differences in breakin , what is the quality of your gear ? I have been into audio over 40 years and without questions the metals settle in and can take a solid 100:hours. To say no difference there something not ... | |
| 6000 dollars CD player Cdp Why? far more distortion then a top quality dac. the platter wobbles no matter how good it is the error correction has to work over time Buy a Denafrips terminator + for $6500 no player can approach this ,everything is through a hard driv... | |
| PSVANE 12Au7 12At7 12Ax7 "-T MKII" 2020 production run of small signal/driver tubes If asked which tubes I like best 1950s Amperex D getter Herleen factory very well balanced classic great tubeall later tubes had O getter. Around $400 | |
| Finally found THE SPEAKER!!! Wisdom speakers sound very coherent , hopefully they are more robust currently, I fried a panel , with barely over 95 db SPL And I could not blame the Parasound Halos amps I was using ,this was a few years back but still left a bad memory ,I sold... | |
| PSVANE 12Au7 12At7 12Ax7 "-T MKII" 2020 production run of small signal/driver tubes The Psvane art series are a noticeable improvement then the older mk2 series better materials they said as well as tighter tolerances and you can see the physical structure is different .Viva tubes has been very consistent in testing them and act... | |
| Does it annoy you when companies don't show the internals of electronics ? Most companies don’t want you to see inside for they are mainly average or below bless spending $$ , I have my system modded on every piece of gear I buy . Loudspeakers I do myself for you will never get premium quality parts with stock gear unle... | |
| looking for a Integrated amp $6,000 range For sure check out the excellent Coda integrated amp.these guys have been around a long time worked with Nelson Pass, Stereo times best of 2020, very natural and powerful. | |
| FUSES, Finally!? If money is an issue on ebay in the UK they have some decent ones for around $25 each. | |
| Newbie Can't Decide Which Tube Amp Without a doubt Ayon Scorpio the only microprocessor controlled tube integrated but so much more ,Worldclass Lundahl transformers which is the heart to any good tube amp.no tube amp under $5k has transformers in this class check it out. | |
| Help! Spakers damaged during shipping?Paid insurance (with proof)being told not Insured? Yes if you payed through Audiogon contact Tammy.ifyoupaid through PayPal , then call to file your claim and then take a picture and show them you paid for insurance . Who did you ship it from ? The seller usually arranges all shipping .I never hea... | |
| Help! Spakers damaged during shipping?Paid insurance (with proof)being told not Insured? Your receipt shows how much insurance was paid for ,if not on there they messed up . And no way to prove it otherwise that’s why you verify before leaving . | |
| I'm looking to learn about Air Motion Transformer technology The latest Elac Jet 5 AMT Tweeter is made in Germany where the original AMT tweeter was developed not China like most,it is exception very fast ,detailed and very smooth using Neodymium magents all around and and folded pleated diaphragm . This w... | |
| FUSES, Finally!? Fuses absolutely make a difference ,the stock steel fuses tons of resistance , Copper or Silvers 4 x better conductor .I use on power cords and fuses Furutech Nano fluid which is nano particles of Silver and Gold and fills in the voids ,or pours i... | |
| What is the Silliest Accessory You Have Ever Seen. The most expensive Accessory and never would I buy , on the stereotimes best of 2020 is the $2200 Fuses-Each .Just when I thought the Synergistic Research 🍊 fuse at $160 peas pushing the envelope. I certainly advocate getting rid of the stock ch... |