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Vinyl***What If***
I have posted this before but my partner and I built an expensive phono stage 3olb separate power supply.  It is just stunning.  I am not a vinyl guy but it crushed our DHT DAC.  What a natural sound.  Funny thing is we are using a TT with a MM mi... 
3 things I learned from using MANY interconnect cables
@geoffkait he lost his marbles a long long time ago!Here’s one for you. Bill has ten marbles. Paul takes three of Bill’s marbles. John takes two of Bill’s marbles and two of Paul’s marbles. Then he gives two back to Bill. How long before Bill lose... 
One Amp To ‘Rule’ Them All....
Class A amp that I build!Game Over.Happy Listening. 
New speakers? No thanks.
@tomic601 - just posted pictures of the components my partner and I build.  Let me know what you think. 
New speakers? No thanks.
@tomic601 thanks also built a DHT preamp, a 6SN7 preamp and a killer phono stage Very nice they are reference quality compared to the local dealer offerings.@2psyop AMEN. 
New speakers? No thanks.
@tomic601 Wish I was closer but the guy I purchased the 5As from got the 7s.  He told me that he did not feel the 5 Carbons was worth the extra funds so he go the 7s.  I was never really that impressed with the overall sound until we brought my DA... 
New speakers? No thanks.
@Bigboltz@tomic601where are you people located?  I'm in the NYC area.  I just picked up a pair of Vandersteen 5As to replace my 5s.  Have not set them up yet maybe this weekend.  The person I purchased them from upgraded to the 7s.  I brought over... 
HELP!!! I need a “GOOD-CHEAP” preamp solution???
The simple easy answer:Find a nice used Counterpoint SA-2000 on eBay replace with some good tubes such as JJ Telsla 6DJ8s for starters and enjoy. From there you can upgrade the unit with a few resistors, capacitors, volume control and then tube re... 
3 things I learned from using MANY interconnect cables
@geoffkaitJohnny has 5 apples, Suzie has 3, how many apples does Bob have?Summit your answer to win a cable comparison!Happy Listening! 
Is the NuPrime CDT 9 Pro a Best Kept Secret?
A bunch of us got together and compared the NuPrime Transport to an old Rega Apollo. For overall musicality, the Rega was an easy winner. The Nu had a slightly more detailed sound but for listening pleasure, the Rega was hands down better in that ... 
Audioquest Eagle Eye Digital Cable - What Next
Thanks for the replies. 
Audioquest Eagle Eye Digital Cable - What Next
Thanks but the snake is BNC I use RCA I know I can use a converter plug 
Audioquest Eagle Eye Digital Cable - What Next
Model?  Price?  What have you tried?  What do you like about the cable?   
Anyone up for a group visit to Audioconnection?
Has everyone gone there already or are you people up for visiting John in the next month or two?Let me know, bring the pizza and beer. 
Do you listen to equipment or music.
Well the only time I listen to equipment is when I repair something for another person.  That allows me to know how my system sounds to a variety of components.  So far, I am very happy with my system but I did recently upgrade speakers same brand...