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CD"S
I’ve paired my CD’s down to about 1400, and am very interested in this thread. I currently have an Oppo 93 and a Shitt Bifrost multi DAC but hope to upgrade my player/Transport.I’ll be lurking. 😁JD 
What Happened To The Copious Post On High End High Powered Amps By Whitecamross?
Lol,been there missed that. 
got to visit Ayre yesterday
ctsooner,Thanks for the glowing report.  It truly makes me want to check out Ayre products.JD 
What is a sumo nine worth today?
I have a Sumo Electra preamp to go with it.  When it works, it has a nice sound to it.JD 
A little History lesson on, "High- End" cables:
Lol,Monster cables were my first. I paid $120 a pair for three pair.oh so long ago.JD 
Turntable leveling
I’ve used a bubble for more than forty years.  Never had a problem that I know of.All the best.JD 
Selling my dads top of the line system
So very sorry for your loss!JDBTW, what city, state is everything? 
Selling my dads top of the line system
So very sorry for your loss!JD 
what's your Desert Island Tube amp & speakers
blindjim,If we’re going to have tube amps, we’re going to need to power them.  Just sayin.BTW, Mine would be an ARC Ref 75 and some Dalquist DQ-10’s or 20’s.JD 
Its my first tube! (Preamp)
andrewkelly,Do you plan to listen to vinyl?I have had three Audio Research preamps. The three and six series are probably over you spend limit, but a SP9 MKlll might be something to look at, and it has an MM phono section.Best.JD  
Sorry to ask this SACD question, but
jafant,<<Any comparisons between DSD and PCM on your SACD player?>>I really don’t hear ANY difference.  JD 
Has anyone tried the Audience Forte F3 power cord?
Thanks jafant, I enjoy reading all the posts about everything stereo.  Back in the early eighties I replaced the utility RCA interconnects between my preamp and amp with some eighty dollar Monster cables.  It made a HUGE difference and I’ve been h... 
Has anyone tried the Audience Forte F3 power cord?
Thanks bargie & ericteh,I’m finding the same subtle warmth and detail with the F3’s only on my amps. And the price is great. I even found them for $125.00!JD 
Let's roll: what pre-amp tubes should I consider next?
+1 for NOS Amperex preamp tubes.JD 
Is there such a thing??-- Tube Preamp Question
Hi blueorion,I’ve used mostly tube equipment for decades and have never most of the issues mentioned above. The best part of tubes is you can change them in and out to other brands and types and get different sounds from your equipment. With SS yo...