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What's under your amp?
Pbb,Not a musician and sounds good to me, as well as many others who have heard my system. Why do you ask? 
What's under your amp?
Underneath I have Stillpoints with risers sitting on top of a 2 inch thick maple amp stand. On top a VPI brick for right now, I've used HRS dampening plates ion the past. 
what conditioner to use with tubes
Running Springs Audio Duke. 
Need help choosing a power amp
Odyssey makes some fine solid state amps in your price range. You may want to check them out. 
Best DAC for 1,000?
I've been enjoying the Audio Mirror for quite some time. I think the non-os DACs in general have a lot to offer, especially if you are looking for that analog sound from your digital music. 
MC transformers - what do they sound like?
You're going to get a some interesting responses to this question. The two sides will probably confuse you more than help you. All I know is that I have a Hagerman Trumpet MM phono stage and the designer himself confirmed for me that the MM versio... 
best sacd out there 1,000.00 or so
Fzfan - I would encourage you to continue researching non-os DACs. You can learn more about the design philosophies by reading information on the Audio Note and Sakura Systems (47 Labs) websites. I bought an Audio Mirror D1 non-os DAC. At less thn... 
Itching for an SACD player
Sony DVP-NS900V modded by TRL. If you can find one used the cost including mods will be in the $1250 - $1500 neighborhood. 
Aesthetix Calypso, Tuberolling questions?
GT = Groove Tube, 12AX7 tube. Sold in many guitar shops, but used in audio as well. Supposed to sound like a Mullard if I'm correct. I have a couple lying around here that I wasn't too impressed with. Price is right though and you could do a lot w... 
CD output voltage too high for preamp: what to do?
Depends on how much the gain is reduced. My preamp has switches with plus or minus 3db increments. Even at the lowest level of 11db I am experiencing too much gain. 
Clever Little Clock - high-end audio insanity?
Tice clock, Clever Litle Clock, what's next... 
Review: Audio Mirror D-1 DA converter
In stock form the Audio Mirror D1 Signature is very analog sounding. It mates well with a tube amp as I used mine with a Cary V12i. The highs and mid range are very smooth and the bass is excellent. I have since had mine modified bt TRL and used i... 
Power Cable - what´s your best?
Another vote for VH Audio. I have the Flavor 4 and love it. 
CD output voltage too high for preamp: what to do?
I ordered the Endler attenuators in the 4k 24 step version. I am going to use them on the amp with my preamp in the chain feeding them. I did read in the PF review that used alone with a source feeding it, while the attenuators were very musical a... 
No nonsense Power Strip
Quantum Q-bar is what I just bought and works well for me.http://www.quantumqrt.com/products.htmScroll to the bottom of the page.