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Tidal Speakers owners
Geopolitis,Are you still enamored of Tidal's electronics as well or have you gone in another direction? 
10 Commandments of a Vinyl Audiophile
Thou better have patience and a sense of humor! 
musical sub
MSS HIFI now has 2 Wilson Benesch Torus Infrasonic Generators [read subs] WITH they're own dedicated amps at a fraction of the price and they are BRAND NEW!i am not associated with them but it doesn't get more musical and refined then these!take a... 
Amplifier Experience Gryphon Pass Lamm BAT
Hamburgcity,Of the manufacturer's you've chosen i have owned two and heard one for a fair amount of time to voice an opinion...For quality, neutral sound, reliability,build quality and synergy capabilities i would choose the Pass Labs first...My s... 
apogee divas
Fitone930, I owned the Diva's when they first appeared [around 93 or94 if memory serves].Like you, i found that the speakers were wonderful with just natural room "acoustics" such as rugs, window treatments , soft couches etc... Sadly, i think tha... 
Tidal Contriva Diacera or Aerial 20T V2
Rilou,One sounds like very clean "hifi" one sounds like music...If it's the latter your after go with the Tidal product and check out they're "SE" model!Good luck,Azjake 
Help with Marantz 4270 quadradial
Hi Aloutah,I've got just the man for you! Go to IREBUILDMARANTZ.COM and tell him Jake from Phoenix,Az. referred you..He is a 25 yr. Marantz technician who does stunning work! his complete restoration and update runs right around the bluebook on yo... 
Most NEUTRAL class A mono's
Darkmoebius, Actually, the Sunrays are more....But that doesn't answer the question!...:)In your [and anyone else who wishes ] opinion, have you found ANY ss amps that have near neutral presentation? Read, GETS OUT OF THE WAY...Thanks,Jake 
Do you have tin ears?
Matchstikman,There are dozens ,if not more, right here! Before you guys start bashing let's get some things out there. Eight yrs. ago no less an institution of health then John Hopkins Medical Research Facility stated that after age 40, on average... 
Trusted tubemeisters
thanks guys! I will contact all of these individuals and see what they say....Also, thanks for such a quick response!best to all,JakeP.s. Swampwalker, i'll contact you offline 
Cable
No battle needed!I have gone both routes and here's my 2 cents...Cable "jungle"...a lot of time and testing to mix and match without adding or diminishing from one's sonic goals BUT IT CAN BE DONE!cable "loom"...Also a good amount of time to find ... 
A home for my cans
Jax2,,How about units that play BOTH hp and lp headphones?Same problem of trying to do too much or is it the topography of the unit that makes it possible for both to shine?Thanks,Jake 
A home for my cans
Guys,Canjam was indeed what i meant to say!Glad to hear that it will be on it's own as i've heard it's "end user" friendly...Should mention that i have 1 headphone amp/pre/dac now...The Grace 902.That said, it is single end only and comes off a li... 
A home for my cans
thanks guys...you've given me some great places to start...I think, among auditioning for myself, a trip to the next RMAF is in order...:)Jake 
A home for my cans
Thanks jax2, you've given me a place to start...This will be part of a system that includes a fully restored and updated Marantz 2325 and a heavily modded Rega Saturn cd player.Any thoughts on tube vs ss?Thanks for the help!jake