audioman58

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new GAN amplifier
GAN technology has great potential and many things in the future may benifit .you may have some that are not better then a very well implemented digital,or class AB amplifier ,it has much more to do withThe engineering design.i will wait before ju... 
How much do you need to spend to get digital to rival analog?
The average high end Vinyl rig with cartridge and power supply is at least $5-6k. That being said a Lampizator has a Tube rollers dac for $7k  , then buy the critical Final touch audio - Callisto USB cable  and it will not only give a Vinyl a chal... 
No binding post a good idea?
Actually my method is best,even the best solder is only 4% silver 1% copper ,the rest tin and lead. I use a High purity WBT gold over Copper connectors , with crimp slide on terminals and use the a Furutech yellow High purity Copper 24 k gold plat... 
How much do you need to spend to get digital to rival analog?
You have not heard a proper setup then , You didnot state how much $$ spent on complete turntable setup ,that is keyfor under $4k the new Vacuum tube Lampizator vacuum tube Amber 3 dac, and a Must their Callisto USB cable try that ,look at the rev... 
Cocktail Audio N15 - A Contender?
For a beginning system the Cocktail 15 is fine ,if you want True Audiophile quality, then a seperate high quality dac is a must .i had the top of the line PS audio dac , very good ,but the much less expensive New Lampizator Amber 3 vacuum tube dac... 
How much do you need to spend to get digital to rival analog?
Depending on Budget. The Excellent Lampizator vacuum tube dac which received a 5 star rating in Enjoy the music .com is their latest entry level dac that is $2750: and by far the most natural sounding dac under $5k. If your budget can go higher th... 
Looking At CD Players
Why a CD player ,when a good digital player sounds better ?for Blu-ray concerts maybe  
Any recommendations for aftermarket C-7 power cord for Bluesound Node 2i
This is an incredible power cord for digital or power carbon fiber shell Copper connectors , deep Cryoed Bests cables at 2x+ the price . Triode  Wire Labs it really brings out the low level details and great controlled detail.and working on gettin... 
Class A 30 Watt Amps: Are they enough to drive my book shelfs?
What I suggest sinc3 I use Stand mounts sometimes is a very good Subwoofer like the SVS -sb3000 which is superb and not that expensive ,it allows your speakers ,as well as your Amplifier to run much more efficient from 70 hz or so on down the sub ... 
Do any of these interest you at all? (If you had the money)(Which I don't)
Elizabeth you are spot on the MBL ,they are  not only very expensive but my favorite speakers if I had the space and the cash to buy them. 
Honest opinions on my two picks of loudspeakers
Mc speakers No thank you, their equipment - Electronics is better then average dependable and the meters look great. I sold McIntosh for a number of yearsit is true Doctors and Lawyers are some of their biggest clients.their spearrs,and digital -N... 
Heavy power cord
Yes put blu tak wedged in between  and a put book, foam or whatever of = height  to keep cable from sagging. 
What are the top 3 USB cables being used today in reference systems?
I have heard a lot of cables and owned many usb cables  the Final Touch Audio Callisto  USB cable is very reasonable at retail $850 is a Great cable Never have I ever put a usb cable in that was like a good component upgrade against the wire world... 
USB Cable Comparison Audience / Cardas / Purist / Stealth / Wireworld
The Final touch audio -Callisto cables a Lampizator US distributor carriesthese incredible USB cables. I owned the curious, AQ Diamond Wireworld Platinum7 , theCallisto is in another league the wire world has verygood detail but doesnot gave the r... 
Something For The Fuse Guys ...
I recently bought the New Synergistic Orange fuse and as good as the blue fuse was this defines the performance even better. These SQ fuses what is the brand, and what is differen5 about them, and most importantly how much do they cost ?there's no...