bigkidz

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Comparing the Pass Labs XA30.5 to the XA 30.8
I did not read all of your review and I did not read any of the comments. I would like to know how you determine real and liquid in your descriptions. On acoustic instruments: Over the last 30 years, I have played many acoustic guitars and am quit... 
Counterpoint - Alta Vista - Mike Elliott
FYI - I can fix, rebuild, modify any component or build something to your liking. If you want to ship something overseas, I can do that for you also. For most of the SA-20 / SA-220 amps, the mosfets burn out and I typically install bipolar transis... 
Counterpoint - Alta Vista - Mike Elliott
Hmm it is gone. I guess Mike finally closed it down. Send me a message directly with your email. 
Earliest "MOST WANTED" gear
Krell mono's (the ones that looked like window air conditioners) driving B&W 801's at Stereo Exchange in NYC. Playing Grateful Dead Touch of Grey.Also the Ohm Walsh F's driven by SAE or Phase Linear power amps at Tech HiFi in Springfield, NJ o... 
Counterpoint - Alta Vista - Mike Elliott
I can also add tube regulator to improve bass also. 
Counterpoint - Alta Vista - Mike Elliott
I assume the transformer is a Plitron? Was the choke also changed out to a Plitron choke? I would have to look at the website to see what resistors were replaced. What output caps are in the amp now? Depending on the sound, V-Caps can be added (co... 
Looking for a skilled and well respected tube
Bill I may also be able to help, shoot me an email if you want. 
Why do designers/manufacturers...?
Manufacturers do not listen the way we do or are as crazy as we are trying all types of things to get a better this or that. They would be better off designing better components that eliminate the need for tweaks such as better power supplies, rec... 
A fond farewell to The Allman Brothers Band
Garebear"but to tell you the truth, they have not been the same since Dickey Betts got the boot in 94-95. Dereck Trucks is a fantastic guitar player but he just didn't have that sound Duane Allman / Allamn Brother sound. I sometimes found his guit... 
Who here loves his/her Rogue Audio Integrated amp?
Get the Rogue and send it to me for modification, then you'll be happy!Happy Listening 
I need a reputable repair technician
I'm in New Jersey if you want to ship it.Happy Listening 
Looking for a skilled and well respected tube
I'm in New Jersey if you want to ship your amp to me.Happy Listening. 
What can I improve in my audio system for better s
There are so many things to do to improve a system. It can be as simple as swapping resistors in components and speakers. Shinko resistors have an emotional sound to them IMO. Caps - so many opinions but the copper foil ones all add a nice musical... 
speaker cone doping?
Best to pass this by Bill Legal at Millersound in PA. He can point you in the right direction. 
Two and a half hour audition of the Raidho C1.1
I'll add my opinion to all of this. First I get what you were doing. You also made this comment "My system has just a little bit more bloom in the midrange due to the tube DAC and tube amps" To me this comment says so much. You are used to that so...