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curiousjim

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Primaluna. Evo 400 - bass issues
Another vote for trying KT150 tubes.  
Passive speakers for desktop
Kef LS50 Meta’s can work in a near field setup. $1300 everywhere.  
Can You Beat Simple?
Only if your cheap portable CD player has a digital output will that fancy DAC and reclocker thingy change anything. Last month, @lalitk lasked you for more info on your system and I’m asking as well.  It will really help us give you more informe... 
Streamers and their Fuses
 I cannot listen to my Jay’s Audio MK3-CDT3 CD transport anymore,  In that case, you could give it to me? 😄  
Whats playing on your system today?
J.S. Bach, The Brandenburg Concertos. I have a two CD set on the Philips label that I listen to at least a couple of times a year. Always puts a smile on my face.  
Nearly all manufacturers do not advertise/exhibit their product measurements? Why?
@carlsbad  Just now reading this thread and you comment just cracked me up! ASR is the Shock Jock of the audiophile world,   
Cryogenic Tubes - Time for a Change
Lower operating temperature and extended tube life " How can Cryo make a tube run cooler??  
New Western Electric 91E 300B Tube Integrated Amp REVIEW !
@rick2000  I’m sure the new Western Electric speakers sound wonderful with their 300b amp, but there is no way my wife would let them in the house. I showed her the link you posted and the first thing she said was Dr. Who and then Exterminate.😆  
Hum on Tube Amp - Can't find source
There’s something going on if it’s happening to both of your amps. A few weeks ago, my wife was in the basement and turned on a space heater. A while later, I turned on my integrated upstairs and it started to hum. It had never done it before and... 
Cables
@bernardwilliams  What kind of budget are you thinking of? I’m a big proponent of buying cables used or “Open Box”.  At 40 to 60% off, you can get more for your money. I bought most of mine from Music Direct, new in the box & 50% off.  
Advice for RCA Interconnect Upgrade?
I little work on your room can go a long way to “Taming” your room.   
Whats playing on your system today?
Listening to Blue Oyster Cult, Godzilla. Oh No! There goes…  
Whats playing on your system today?
@designsfx  Isn’t Neal Francis great? He’s got a few other albums out that are good. Check out Changes.  
Whats playing on your system today?
John Coltrans, Blue Train-Expanded Edition   
Whats playing on your system today?
Death Cab For Cutie, Asphalt Meadows