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Do I need power conditioning
I presently use a PS Audio P300 for source gear and have enjoyed it. Now I'm going to try out a Richard Gray 400 Pro and Running Springs Audio Haley to compare. The knock on the P300 has been that it is taking 1800 watts and squeezing it to 300 wa... 
Tube rolling for Jolida 502B
Have you tried talking to Brendan Biever at Tube World? He has Jolida amps and is pretty knowledgable about NOS tubes for them. I don't own a Jolida, but when I dealt with him he helped me out with my Cary and in the course of normal conversation ... 
Do I need power conditioning
Tbg,You seem to have done some researsh on the subject. Any thoughts on Audio Magic or Running Springs? Thanks 
audio mirror dac
Rob,Should kick butt. 
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Jman66,Try the Flavor 4, I think you'll like it. If not, send it back during the trial period. Chris used his cable cooker to burn mine in so it was ready to go. Seems RidgeStreet is having a sale, I have the VH Audio Pulsar, but I'd like to try s... 
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Jman66,100 hours or so burn-in, but it will sound pretty good out of the box. Mine is on 300 hours now and is sounding unreal. I am definitely getting another one. Let me know how the pre-amp sounds.What digital cable and PC are you settling on? 
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Tom,What are you using as an output from your computer HD to the D1? I just bought a Red Wine Audio USB Select based on the M-Transit. I'm having Vinnie modify it so it doesn't have an analog stage or analog outputs. Just the USB and a BNC/RCA dig... 
I know I have lost my mind and have gone insane
Zilla,I was curious to try something like this as well. What type of boards did you use? Any paricular placement on the boards? I have seen the Michael Green products and it seems that based on how you spread things out you can manipulate the soun... 
Jolida J100, Shanling CDT100, or 640C with DAC?
Aball,The two Jolida JD-100s I tested had stock and Svetlana tubes. I know from reading the threads these aren't necessarily the best, but I took that into consideration in comparing the player to the D1. I had the Sim here at the same time and th... 
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Robm321,You don't want to know what I'm doing next with htis set up.B18c96specr has the right idea. HD storage and computer based playback are on the way. Have laptop will transport. I will be freeing up about 100 sq. ft. of space once I load ever... 
Can HI FI components really make music?
Get the Bose, and with the money you save you can attend a lot of live performances. On a more serious note, I like the way music sounds live myself. I'm always seeking that type of ambience in the sound of my system. I have several DAT recordings... 
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I am using a TRL modified Alesis ML9600. It is actually a CDP, CD-R, and HD storage system used in professional recording (2 channel). It has a lot of mixing and editing features. I use the digital stage only as this is where the mods were done. S... 
Jolida J100, Shanling CDT100, or 640C with DAC?
Entrope,Very good thought and one that influenced my decision. There is such a thing as too much warmth. 
The Cable Company - Wow
I'm still wondering why after speaking to them and giving them all the information they requested it's been 2 weeks since they told me they would get back to me. Business is either booming or I'm dealing with one of the less than spirited employee... 
Jolida J100, Shanling CDT100, or 640C with DAC?
Aball,We're probably talking apples and oranges here but assuming that a good digital cable is used with good PCs for the 640c and Audio Mirror, I would venture to say that set up would best the Jolida. Maybe not by a lot depending on other system...