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Odyssey Kismet Reference series.
I am running a pair of Moabs with a Kismet in Khartago case. I really like it, but as mentioned above, it is bright. Makes me wish I had not gone with the Be tweeter upgrade. I have developed a fairly significant sensitivity to sibilance :( and th... 
Mark Levinson Amps startup & shutdown operation. Specifically 532H but really any ML amp
After having the house to myself all day, I spent most of it with my system, comparing the ML to my Proceed BPA2. I found the BPA2 sounds considerably better... So not only does it have the power on/off issue, it doesn’t sound as good as a 20 year... 
Mark Levinson Amps startup & shutdown operation. Specifically 532H but really any ML amp
Thanks ohlala, I figured that would be the case. I feel like they are just trying to get me to go away. My biggest concern is that the remaining issue could be the cause of the other issue it was sent in for, they replaced 60 components but really... 
Balanced Audio Technology MK-30 tubes. Alternative to Sovtek 6922
I just stopped recording. It is intermittent. Worse for the fist 10 to 15 minutes or so, but continues on after that. Might crackle for a couple seconds every few minutes after an hour or so. The guy sad I could have my money back with the tube is... 
Balanced Audio Technology MK-30 tubes. Alternative to Sovtek 6922
Well, new tubes fixed the "tube noise issue", but revealed an intermittent crackling in the right channel. Excuse me while I go bang my head against the wall..... The seller actually left a receipt in the box that shows it was in for service at BA... 
Balanced Audio Technology MK-30 tubes. Alternative to Sovtek 6922
Thanks @jond  I have decided to gamble and order new tubes, and hope that fixes it. And I might as well get tubes I want to keep. I'll probably go with the Gold Lions "kevins stash" and cryo. If they are too bright, I will follow your suggestion. ... 
Balanced Audio Technology MK-30 tubes. Alternative to Sovtek 6922
@rlb61  you are correct my bad. VK-30 
Balanced Audio Technology MK-30 tubes. Alternative to Sovtek 6922
Thanks,My worry is the tubes won’t solve the issue, and I will be out more money. From Upcale Audio, there are 3 options; Gold, Platinum and Kevin’s Stash. Which would you go with? Some in another discussion are saying it could be dirty power that... 
RME ADI-2 DAC FS is it "All That", especially for under $2,000?
I have been using the RME for a while now, fantastic DAC. I am temporarily switching to using its RCA out, until a new XLR preamp arrives. I have found I like the Axiom II Walker Mod pre from my 2nd system a lot better than the PS Audio I was usin... 
RME ADI-2 DAC FS is it "All That", especially for under $2,000?
Hello again. I did compare the RME vs D90 and my Music Hall 25.3 as well. The RME and D90 sounded virtually identical to my ears. I really could not discern a meaningful difference, especially enough to sway me one way or the other. I am sending t... 
RME ADI-2 DAC FS is it "All That", especially for under $2,000?
Thanks @ghjuvanni. It will take a while to learn, but I am pretty good with electronics. All the DACs I have used have power and source select as only options...  :)   
RME ADI-2 DAC FS is it "All That", especially for under $2,000?
I actually bought both the RME ADI-2  and a D90 just yesterday. I will try them in combination with my PS Audio pre and my Axiom II pre w/walker mod from my other system, and see what works best. I will also try the RME as DAC and preamp.I have ... 
Mixing Speaker Impedance?
Resurrecting this very old thread...I use the DTA 70.1 amp to run everything but mains & subs in a 7.2.4 setup. Currently the center, height and surrounds are all 6 or 8 ohms. I am getting some Tekton MOABs and a Double Impact Center. The DI C... 
The RME ADI 2-DAC 32Bit/768kHz
Anyone using it as a preamp as well? Thoughts? 
Tekton Double Impacts
I have been drooling over the DIs for years. Now I can finally afford them (barely) and everyone says, "get the MOABs". Very torn on what to do. My room is 21’ wide, over 23’ deep, with 8 foot ceilings. With acoustic panels and bass traps. I won’t...