curiousjim

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What speakers have you mistakenly let go and then later repurchased?
I had a pair of modded Dahlquist DQ-10’s That I wish I still had. The tweeters were replaced with a Decca ribbon tweeters and the crossover was updated with better components and the crossover point and roll in slope were changed.    
Whats playing on your system today?
Rare Bird- Somebody’s Watching  Rare Bird - Sympathy   
1st full tube amp Oldchen EL34
+1 dekay. Capacitors on tube amps can knock you on your butt a week after last use. And as long as you know what you’re not getting, you’ll be fine. Have fun and stay safe! JD  
Looking for a streamer/DAC
@durangorusd  I’m using the new Node N130 into a Denafrips Pontus ll dac to my integrated amp.  All Dac’s have analog outputs that you plug into your preamp, amp or integrated amp.  Some Dacs can be used as a preamp( they have volume controls). T... 
Most Extensive State-of-the-Art DAC Survey Ever!
@baylinor  Just ordered.    6 days from Israel to Texas! Fedex international.  
Why not?
Paul McGowan of PS Audio loves the Audioquest top of the line power cords, but he Realizes that people have different tastes, so he doesn’t put them in with their equipment. At least that’s what he says.  
Amplifier recommendation
@johnah5  I just tried the like you posted for the Thomas integrated and it seems to be down. I hope all is well with him and his endeavors.  
Does dose anyone see these speakers in real?
I have the Silver editions in my garage system. They sound okay, but I’m sure the Gold ones sound 4.6 million dollars better. Sheesh  
Looking for something to play?
@edcyn  That is a great album for sure!  
Shave your CDs
Doesn’t everyone bevel their edges @36°?   🙃  
Zavfino ARCADIA MK2 vs FUSION MK2
So I have a bunch of Audioquest Colorado RCA and XLR cables in my system. Has anyone here done a comparison to either the Arcadia or the Fusion cables? Thanks. JD  
Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing
Damn!  For the first time since the seventies I just moved from all separates to an integrated and now these show up.  Does anyone know of a dealer in the Midwest?  
Most Extensive State-of-the-Art DAC Survey Ever!
Yowza! If I had the money those DAC’s and the systems to warrant them I’d be rich and good looking! 😁  
Most Extensive State-of-the-Art DAC Survey Ever!
@baylinor  Hey, How long did it take from the time you ordered to the time you received the Pardo power supply? Thanks.  
Whats playing on your system today?
New to me group, King Buffalo - The Burden Of Restlessness     King Buffalo -Regenerator