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Slight hum from SLI-80 power amp
Try cheater plugs on each piece in your system, starting with your amp.I'm no expert but I had the same type of problem with an amp and on the advice of amp builder Kara Chaffee I tried the cheater plug solution and solved the hum problem.In her w... 
Uptone EtherRegen
Just curious, anyone read this review which basically says it does nothing? 
Would switching amps make a big difference?
I’ve had the deHavilland Ultraverve preamp in for a couple of days now, and it’s taken the system to the next level. While the Zeros helped dramatically by improving the highs, and tightening sound all around, the deHavilland preamp - does an amaz... 
Would switching amps make a big difference?
Thanks for all the advice.I decided to try two things. First i ordered a pair of the Zero Autoformers.Just put them in a few days ago and the results were HUGE with my tube amps. My Martin Logan Ethos speakers, sound fantastic. More detail, so muc... 
Seeking help finding the weak link(s) in my system and offering suggestions please.
From the looks of it you've got some great gear.How about your room? It has a huge effect on your sound Have you considered a DSP unit? 
Martin Logan ESL 9 CLASSIC
How do you define world class? 
Martin Logan ESL 9 CLASSIC
How good a speaker is dependent on the criteria they use to evaluate them.Thiel's, Proacs, KEFs and similar are all good box speakers. But if you want a more open sound, you're going to be looking at Electrostatic, Open baffle, and Omnis.I've owed... 
Which speakers have rear firing speakers and how do they sound?
Lots of good thoughts and comments. Question is Which speakers actually get it right accomplishing both goals ofA. providing accurate sound replicating the studio recording with decent imagingB. provide a sense of realism and space to give that yo... 
Which speakers have rear firing speakers and how do they sound?
Isn't this the core issue that people debateA. Box speakers with front facing speakers are "more accurate - distortion free.B. Electrostatic, bipolar, open baffle and omni speakers are less accurate with sound coming not only from the front but th... 
Which speakers have rear firing speakers and how do they sound?
Yes, tunable rear tweeters and or speakers, to give a more live feeling to the music. 
Your favorite Small Apartment Speakers
I've had the Davone Mojos now for over 5 years, and they sound great. Recently added a James subwoofer in and sounds amazing, and you can dial in the amount of bass you want. 
Am I crazy or is it my dac?
It was in just the left channel.Turns out it wasn't a tube, but the connects. When I unplugged every connector and power plug from the doc, and replugged them all in. Problem solved.Now onto to diagnosing the 60 cycle hum from the amp in the right... 
Am I crazy or is it my dac?
Thanks for all the advice. Now for the testing phase to see if:A.  Is one channel or bothB.  A connection issueC.  Issue with router being too close to systemD. Dying tube (with 4 power tubes in each to test) 
Would switching amps make a big difference?
Wow, I've gotten a ton of useful ideas here to my question and am thinking of starting with the Zero-Autotransformers which should solve the Martin-Logan / amp speaker compatibility issue.Next question is, if I were to replace my admittedly old Be... 
Amazon Launches Lossless "Hi-rez" HD Music Service
How does it work with Aurender?