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Tube preamp match with Solid Stare amp
The Linear Tube Audio top preamp retail before discounts around $6 k  with the Lundahl transformer upgrade it maybe true balanced give them a call  parts quality top notch !  
Tube preamp match with Solid Stare amp
The LinearTube Audio preamp with Lundahl  transformer xlr balanced upgrade with6sn7 tubes , and 12au7, or 12ax7 tubes a excellent preamp  A David Berning design ,then upgraded further  Mike at Audio Archon sells them and offers a fair deal  ex... 
GaN Class D amps are already outdated, it's time for GaN on Diamond!
There is so much more in design then one component in the design  one great part can help but it is the sum of the whole , the quality too of the other parts used ,let’s  see how it goes. many have used theGan transistor as a marketing ploy gi... 
DAC that compete with EMM M3 and playback design m6
The T+A200 dac is better then both and less monies . and has a excellent preamp if you chose to use it, galvanic isolated throughout . that is my gift to myself after the holidays .I have heard pretty much everything out  there , and at $7200 R... 
Are luxman integrated amps truly balanced?
True balanced is Differentially balanced input to output meaning it needs  a separate transformer per channel to isolate it ,it is more $$ expensive  and more complex in design. , it is not common though.   
Recommend a non-polite sounding amp / integrated
Krell 300 integrated Amp  very detailed controlled with a bit of natural warmth, a excellent value , My friend bought his at Perrotta Consultants and got  excellent service and price.  
Recommendation Tube Integrated
Ayon has the best build quality and transformers, chokes which is the heart  of any tube gear which they use world class Lundahl. and the only brand I know that uses a microprocessor to monitor and adjust each power tube , plus a machined Alumin... 
Wilson Audio Duette / Custom Crossover Upgrade
IHave been doing speaker Xovers for years ,the resistor brand ,and type of capacitor has a lot to sayin it’s voicing , path audio make one of my 2 favorite resistors $30  each  vs the cheap $5 ceramic type in many speakers also the capacitor will ... 
Preamp Gain issues with high efficiency speakers
I can tell you other top linear tube audio , with top Lundahl transformer preamp  call Mike at Audio Archon great preamp and several settings for gain actually 3 with a dip switch ,get the 6 sn7  tube , but also has 2 other tube  choices 4 tube t... 
Musical subwoofer under $2000
I have owned Every major brand and the SVS4000-SB meaning sealed  the driver itself is around 50lbs and weighs102 lbs it has a great app to fully tune your room and adjust the volume from your seat. for-around $1800 a great sub  and will play fl... 
Preamp for First Watt F7
Please keep this in mind youDonot want any preamp with a Alps,or Bourne  volume pot for they degrade the detail and sound quality  they are a silver looking round can ,inside 2 plastic wipers with a conductive spray  $25 , even some preamps adv... 
Preamp for First Watt F7
The Schiit freya+ with tubes $1200   or linear tube audio under $2k   
Coax
You could just use a decent usb cable , if not willing to spend $2-300 for a tech , to fix it.  
Purchase on Audiogon arrived not as described
First you have to ship the speakers back , just  ship and don’t say anything ,no signature required, once you do this call your credit card company if that’s how you paid  and file a claim ,either way even Ppal will not refund you until the item i... 
Purchase on Audiogon arrived not as described
You first have to send them back, once there is receipt of delivery ,your credit card Company will. Give you a provisional credit . Why wait ? If you have possession no one will give you monies back, and with PayPal call them ,only during the wee...