avanti1960

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XLR Female to RCA Plug Adapter
I use (2) Neutrik XLR female to male RCA connectors for my preamp to amp cables.   I use the XLR output and cables then use the adaptor before the input to my power amp.   Check with the manufacturer of the XLR output device to make sure it's OK... 
Your sub experience: Easy or hard?
Not difficult but it is a process and the more of a perfectionist you are the more knowledge and tools you will need. Depends greatly on the subwoofer (RELs are by far the easiest because of their passive radiator) and the speakers (speakers with... 
Warm Tube Amp(s) to Tame Hyper-Accurate Speakers?
@alphonsodamato  please take note of the suggestions I mentioned in the D9.2 run in thread.   however amplifiers and tubes (with tube amps) do also make a difference. My D7s sounded excellent with a Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II as well as a Rog... 
The strong opinions around ceramic speakers
The better applications of ceramic driver speakers sound amazing- e.g. Marten, Von Schwiekert.   Some others have a cupped twinge to the upper mids that is unacceptable especially Revel and Ayon  
Spendor D9.2 Run In
They may not ultimately be the speaker for you but it is too early too tell.  my D7 Spendors took at least 200 solid hours for the bass to become pronounced and the treble to smooth out.   the bass has to bloom as one way to balance the mids and ... 
Many higher end preamps are dated and ugly, why is this?
 
Has anyone compared Rogue RP-7 to Cary SLP05 and / or Audio Research Ref 5se?
Congrsts!  You are going to love it.   definitely a made by mullsrd off label gz34 rectifier f32.  the stock sovtek sounds dull by comparison and blew out in mine after 3 months taking fuses with it.   i have tried lots of 6SN7 and the EH are ea... 
The new Rogue pharaoh II slams
I heard the new Pharaoh at AXPONA this year and the sound was gawdawful.   Bright, poor refinement and too much midbass.   Could have been the speakers (Triangle Trio),    
Has anyone compared Rogue RP-7 to Cary SLP05 and / or Audio Research Ref 5se?
Hi testrun, I owned the RP-7 and currently own the SLP-05.   I usually love rogue audio products having owned the cronus magnum ii, RH-5 linestage / headphone amp and stereo 100 power amp.   unfortunately the RP-7 was a disappointment from the ... 
Is the Cary SLP-05 still relavant?
I looked at Supratek before buying my SLP 05 and there were a number of issues that kept me from ordering one.   Long lead time like 6 months plus was one, no balanced connections and limited number of inputs were other issues.   Also the web si... 
5AR4 rectifier tube question
@dinov  oh but it does.  i have tried 5 5ar4 / GZ34 rectifiers in my Cary preamp and they all make it sound different.   there are clear winners and losers.    
Hifi Rose RA180
I heard it at AXPONA.  Crystal clear, transparent and power to spare.   Of course the $20,000.00 Piega coaxial ribbon speakers had a contribution.   Very impressed.    
High End Quality Retailers in the Chicago, Il Area
Decibel Audio in Chicago.  Great helpful people and generous policies.   Rogue Audio, Harbeth, KEF, Rega, etc.    
New Luxman 507Z
yet the sound is better.    
Competitive class D amp suggestions
Just heard the Rose Audio integrated- GaN class D 400 wpc.  Very nice.