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Dedicated 20 amp circuit - Electrician laughed!
Who has tried the Environmental Potentials EP-2050CALENDARCOMMUNITYEVENTSREVIEWSGALLERYNEWSLETTERSUNIVERSITYJOINOFFEREDCOVID CALENDARWed. May 6th 7pm Zoom Interview Darren Meyers, Engineer at PS AudioDarren Myers is a Development Engineer at PS Au... 
Most Musical 6NS7 tube for a Preamp?
atma- Sorry. How much is the MP 1's retail? (That is the 2 chasis, 6NS7model correct)? 
Best bookshelf loudspeakers under 10,000 for the pair
Pulsars 
Most Musical 6NS7 tube for a Preamp?
Preamp finalists:1. Cary SLP 5 -used $3-$3.5k2. Supratek Chardonnay -New $2k3. deHavilland Ultraverve- used $2k but upgrades required4. Dodd Battery -used $1.2k -Something says forget this craziness 
Power Conditioners
Before I bought any conditioner I would install a dedicated circuit.After that if you have power surges or brown outs the next considerationshould be Environmental Potentials EP-2050 system. Cost about $1,000.After those two moves you should look ... 
Preamp with Phono $3-5k range
Reading some good things about an new version from Cary.I think it was about $5k. 
Luxman dealers
If you are paying in cash most retailers will remove the tax fee.Return policy could be very important if you have not triedthe piece in your home. 
Opinions on the current market
English,Lesson on buying when uncertain-as I am always- 1. Patience2. No unknown makers3. Original owner only.4. Not over 2 years oldIf you follow the above your odds of unloading a change of heartpurchase without getting a sharp haircut are much ... 
What is to become of Marantz Reference and HIFI as we know it
My first real system included a Marantz 3300 preamp, Marantz Model 120 tuner and a Phase Linear 400 amp. They all held high sex appeal to my eyes.Life goes on. Companies come and go. Music reproduction evolves and improves. Say Thanks to your old ... 
Why do you think Bi-Wiring improves the sound ?
I own bi-wireable speakers. I also had a hard time accepting thatsplitting one cable would possibly make a difference. At that time I wasusing some heavy gauge, copper Monster wire and planned an upgrade of some kind. I was in the Kimber Room at a... 
Most Musical 6NS7 tube for a Preamp?
Low,I appreciate your remembering an earlier inquiry. I have found thisforum very helpful in the past for either confirming my direction orexposing options I knew nothing of.I do not possess the vocabulary or years of experience to beable to so el... 
Most Musical 6NS7 tube for a Preamp?
Thank you to all for the valuable, informed counsel.patrick- good confirmation on the newer, Chinese version.mca-ny- which speakers do you run?Atma- My reentry to hifi in 2017 has been guided by a now friendand longtime audiophile. Your comments h... 
Most Musical 6NS7 tube for a Preamp?
I sold my AI L3.I want a preamp that makes everything sound better not just be invisible. Is this unreasonable? From what I am hearing its down to three choices:-New Supratek Chardonnay $2-$2,500-New or used deHavilland Ultra $2,500 + or -.-Used A... 
Most Musical 6NS7 tube for a Preamp?
Are there any others with experience regarding the Dodd Audio Battery preamp? Battery power intrigues me. However I need more informationfrom those who have used this preamp. Emil-Thanks for the ideas. I am reading all the reviews now.I think I am... 
Most Musical 6NS7 tube for a Preamp?
Wow you guys are a true fountain of knowledge!! Thank you!!-Kara Chaffee of deHavilland is taking a sabaticalcurrently with no know date of return.-The newer LTA that was available on USAudio sold today. Coach?-Auric is a dedicated purist who does...