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Best Preamp - NO preamp... (?)
I have tried many passive, direct dac, and active preamp,and vacuum tubes doSound more realistic and natural per dollar then a solid state model ,there too there are exceptions if you gave the $$.vacuum tubes give you more bang for the buck.Active... 
Single driver loudspeakers
Make sure , on size I had cabinets custom made with 3/4 inch Russian birch ply  and AudioNirvanas best 15 inch Alnico driver in a 5.6 CF cabinet 44Tall X 18-3/4W X15  D my wife seen that I had to rearrange our little room now I have to sell them t... 
Transcendent "The Masterpiece" Preamp feedback?
I bought the Masterpiece and am used to doing upgrades All poly caps were Panasonic poly caps -not bad, but I replaced with Audyn Caps These German caps are a true  bargain smooth and detailed ,resistors were 1%  I left alone,tube sockets Woo audi... 
Need Suggestions for speakers up to $15K new/used
Don't under estimate Rockport Loudspeakers their new line is Exceptional. You owe it to yourself to at least listen to them. One thing yo mention why no vacuum tubes in Anything  they give a realism th stolid state cannot duplicate in several area... 
Upgrade my DAC or buy more weed?
Do the logical thing. Grow a few plants you can get top seedsOnline and get a book on growing especially in summer 90 day to nice buds in the woods just bring a bag of hood soil, and water steady good sun .free top notch bud ,and money to upgrade ... 
How loud in DB, Is "cranking it"
Anything over 90db is the beginning dB of hearing damage. 
Schitt Audio Still in business???
I just got  back my Gungnir Multibit backEmail  Nick at            info@schiit.com 
Loudspeakers have we really made that much progress since the 1930s?
Hello Salectric, here is the information you asked for regarding The  very good Loudspeaker builder. http://crsacoustics.com/ 
Why do I keep torturing myself with remasters?
One thing to mention a Vacuum tube such as Transcendance  Masterpiece 300B preamp Makes all vinyl and cds eound better incredible value,Also For digital Schiit Audio Their top of the Line for $2400,If that is too much thier $1300 Multibit  Gungnir... 
Loudspeakers have we really made that much progress since the 1930s?
This is for  Salectric here is the excellent cabinet Akers address http://crsacoustics.com/ P s Chris sells the Drivers also  research the Apple ply Baltic birch top stuff 3/4 thick. Good luck 
Anyone use a subwoofer system with YG Carmel
Yes I use two JL audin Evo 10s I X thrm over higher around 70hz and blended nicely . Articulate and fast.  
My recent experience in PayPal dispute
In my case a  buyer -true Idiot I spent 3 hours over 2 days speaking,he buys the $4k amp I had fedex pack take pictures , the guy says he wants money back files a claim 6 hours after the buy saying didnot get merchandise. I had already took funds ... 
Loudspeakers have we really made that much progress since the 1930s?
Speaking of old School and builds the Cabinet is at least 1/2 responsible  for the Loudspeakers fidelity . I found a great cabinet builder in TN that uses what myself and many the finest Birch ply made in Apple ply they use only1/16 th thick  lami... 
When and what was your last significant equipment upgrade?
I just completed a reference DHT  Triode preamplifier ,and a F6 Pass labs 1st watt amplifier  this builder is excellent with several degrees in electrical engineeringmy pre has the 26, and 101 D  tubes.https://simplepleasuretubeamps.wordpress.com/ 
Review: Allnic L-5000 Tube preamp
The tubes mentioned just raises other build philosophies. For example Western Electric designed the 274b rectifier tube to use with a 300b, also Western Electric designed the 101dFor audio signal with is very linear and never licensed just used fo...