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What are the best interconnects.
I replaced my King Cobra's with RS Audio 6 nines silver interconnects and was suprised with the increase in everthing, i,e, everthing good. After which I replaced theRS Silver with RS and Signal palladium interconnects.I could probably reduce some... 
Musical Fidelity X-Can V8 DAC/USB Quality
To: eujinThank you for taking the time in forwarding all the info.I am hoping that the HD650's provide a little better sonicsand i am hoping that the k702's will inprove with more breakinBrad 
Musical Fidelity X-Can V8 DAC/USB Quality
To:NickjnYou’re not the only one who doesn't like the size of the volume knob, I have seen many comments with regard to this.But one comment I have to say about how they may have came to design it so large.I remember reading a review on the V3, a... 
Musical Fidelity X-Can V8 DAC/USB Quality
To: Jedinite24I recntly bought the K702's on AG, with about 100 hours on them.I agree with you that's it's not really a fair comparison comparing this to a much more expensive 2 channel system.But really Im not, it's just the only only other refer... 
Musical Fidelity X-Can V8 DAC/USB Quality
Received the Musical Fidelity X-can V8. Used with AKG K702 headphones and A prima Luna P8 tube CDP. I not impressed at all. I am hoping that the HD650 headphones will be better.Bare in mind this is the first time I have listened to a any semi uppe... 
How well doesthe Senn HD650 work with MFV8
Singleendedsingle, thanks for your comentsMy son has the Senn HD650 headphones. I picked up a used Musical Fidelity X-Can V8 on AG as a present for him. The price was right and base on what reading I came across,I thought it would work well with t... 
How well doesthe Senn HD650 work with MFV8
Thank You 2bgeorge for your advise. I will see what info Headroom has.Brad 
Rega Turn Table Hum
Clatch08Thnx, I have some flexibility in my rack(s), so I think I will try to sperate the TT,TT PSU, Lehmann, and Lehmann PSUas far from each other as I can get them. But bear in mind that the hum I am experencing is not noticable untill the stylu... 
Rega Turn Table Hum
Even though the locall dealer has encountered a similar hum using the supplied sub platter, I dont recall having this hum untill after I had replace the sub platter. I should probably reinstall the oem subplatter. Grounding the Lehmann also sounds... 
Rega Turn Table Hum
Thank You, I really appreciate your helpThose are some good ideas.I wont be able to employ those ideas for another day or so, but I will let you knowThanks againBrad 
Rega Turn Table Hum
SORRY I HADN'T MENTIONED THE CARTRIDGE TYPE.I HAVE A LYRA DORIAN, AMPLIFIED BY A LEAHMAN BLACK CUBE WITH SEPERATE POWER SUPPLY. ALSO OPTED FOR THE REGA PSU.I TRIED SWAPPING OUT POWER CORDS, WITH NO BETTER RESULTS.ITS VERY APPARENT THAT THE CLOSER ... 
Vienna Beethoven Baby Grand , PrimaLuna compatab
Hi RichJust wanted to let you know,I did go ahead with the VA Baby Grands. At first I was a little dissapointed now matter how I positioned them, they lacked in imaging, tonal balance, bass deffinetion, etc., just to much music from the speakers. ... 
Vienna Beethoven Baby Grand , PrimaLuna compatab
Thank You, Steve and Rich for your inputsIt looks like I probably go with the Baby GrandsWhen I get them, I will let you know what I think. 
Vienna Beethoven Baby Grand , PrimaLuna compatab
Thanx for your inputBrad 
Substitute 5V4G tube for 5AR4 tube
Rodman99999Thank You for your advice. I will need four, 2 ea for the preamp and 2 each for the cd player.The tubes are somewhat spendy, but it seems the sonic upgrade in replacing the Chinese tubes should be a pretty good value. All the tubes I ha...