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Aurender Users
Let me clarify a bit since it's not as black and white. If you like a track in your queue, you can click on the three dots to the right side of the track to load the contextual menu and play "Track Radio". That will queue up a number of relevane ... 
What are the best GaN Amplifiers available today?
From what I understand, both Ric and Ralph make significant contributions for audiophiles and music lovers all around. As both engineers and designers, it is healthy to have different viewpoints and approaches. In this case, it seems this disagree... 
What are the best GaN Amplifiers available today?
@atmasphere I noticed that, and FWIW, hearing your amps between AXPONA ’22 and FLAX ’23, I thought they were anything but rolled off. Maybe since you’re now on this thread, could I ask you to share how you voiced your GaN monos, especially in comp... 
What are the best GaN Amplifiers available today?
I should also say that I am looking for very high performing GaN amplifiers to perform against some of the best / most high-end units out there, like the T+A A 3000 HV amplifier (which I own along with the T+A PS 3000 HV power supply), Audionet am... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@rocray I’ll definitely report back. I’ve had a lot of experience with 6SN7 and owned a number of Ken Rad Black Glass VT-231 and while they had wonderful tone, I always found them to be a bit rolled off on the extremes which I could never live wit... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
I just received my Linlai E-6SN7 tubes and installed them into my T+A S10 Amplifier. As many have shared, it is a very full-sounding tube with good definition, but it is a bit dark to start. I’m on hour three and will be running these nonstop for ... 
What are the best GaN Amplifiers available today?
@markmuse Thanks for the details.  @greg_f Thanks for the correction on Aavik. Are Pascal modules a GaN design or no? I didn’t think they were. They sound great regardless.   
Adapter question
Cardas makes the best aftermarket ones as far as I know. They should be readily available on PartsConnexion.   
What are the best GaN Amplifiers available today?
Thank you for all of the responses so far.  @verdantaudio I agree there is no objective best amp. I’m asking about peoples’ preferences and the reasons they landed there. I am not hoping to get a unified alignment on this thread, but get broad kn... 
Which do u think is a better power amp? Cary Cad120s vs vtl st-150?
Of the two I’d go with VTL. As a previous Cary owner, I’d say in my experience their tube amps are euphonic and tonally rich, but very hard to get endgame detail with. VTL will be more dynamic and resolving while still retain a good amount of musi... 
Pls help me decide Pass Labs X250.8 or Luxman M900u
Take this with a grain of salt as I am a dealer for T+A Elektroakustik, but look into the T+A A 3000 HV amplifier. It has the richness of a Luxman or Pass but will control speakers much better than either of them at the frequency extremes. It is s... 
Turntables: 2 Tonearms. What do you Have or Know About?
Clearaudio’s Innovation line allows for two arms, regardless of whether it’s the Compact, Innovation Wood, or Master.    I own one with a frosted white platter and a Tri-Planar tonearm and have been quite happy.   
How tall do you like your images?
Also agree with Mike Lavigne on height being system dependent. Especially with tracks / albums with a deeper soundstage alike Muddy Waters Folk Singer, I appreciate that the stage is not tall because it accurately portrays a stage that is deep bey... 
Amps for Joseph Audio Pulsar 2 Graphene's?
I suppose my choice of words could have been better there. Lush and full are probably more accurate. Thanks for pointing that out.  
Best 4.4mm to 3.5mm adapter?
I find that adapters, regardless of quality materials, always degrade sound quality. Are your headphone cables detachable? If so, consider getting different cables with 3.5 male tips. Unfortunately Furutech doesn't make the adapter you're looking...