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curiousjim

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How do you know when a stereo sounds good?
When I can get both of my speakers to disapear, I’ll know I have it right. For some reason my right side is slightly louder than the left.  
Not Sure If This Is OK Here, But Here Goes
I wouldn’t do it, but MC has a good idea with using PP Friends and Family.  All the best. JD  
Next best exponential DAC quality level?
@ozzy62  what are you running to your Pontus ll as your digital input? I’m looking for a new CD transport? All the best. JD  
Next best exponential DAC quality level?
OP, I have had a Schiit Bifrost for a few years and it sounds good. I bought a Hegel H390 and the built in DAC sounds every bit as good as the Bifrost. I just bought a Denafrips Pontus ll and it blows both other DAC’s out it the water. Is it the d... 
Considering the Pro-ject Box CD RS2 Transport ? You might want to read this, first.
Thank you for the review. My old Sony is starting to get flaky and I was looking at the Pro-Ject as a possible replacement. Now to find a replacement. All the best. JD  
Why I sold my Magnepan .7's
OP,  I have a pair of Acousat Model X’s, that are tube powered and by their design can get loud as heck, but will never give you chest thumping bass.  Acoustics, placement and the room are very very important.  An example, A couple of houses ago ... 
Gratitude and Thanksgiving
Happy happy Thanksgiving to all!      
I’m looking for an Digital XLR cable
Yeah, I did that and found them mentioned, but very few said much. JD  
I’m looking for an Digital XLR cable
And speaking of Morrow, are their cables  any good?   Happy thanksgiving Everyone!   JD  
Forum Updates 11/24/2021
Thanks Tammy for all your good work and happy happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. JD  
What to do? I want a new amplifier to make my Dynaudio Contours to "sing"
the Rotel A14,@ $1499.95 is one to look at. Good hunting. JD    
Tube Preamps that work well with SS amps?
mapman +1, although was going to say Audio Research SP-3 through 16. I have had great results with all of them.  While I wish I still had the SP-3a, I still and use a SP-9 MKll. All the best. JD  
I’m looking for an Digital XLR cable
lordmelton, 😆😆😆  
I’m looking for an Digital XLR cable
And then there's Morrow Audio, their stuff is always on sale.    
I’m looking for an Digital XLR cable
Thanks for all your replies. My newest ic's are Audioquest Colorado's, about 8-9 years so hearing about other cable companies and newer cables should help me decide one which one to get. A brand that I found today is Clarus. They have two lines o...