curiousjim

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VICTORFABIUS' Sales Here Are Scams
Thanks for the heads up.  I won’t buy anything from either of you on Head - Fi.  
Tune of the Day
   
Tune of the Day
   
Tune of the Day
   
Tune of the Day
   
Issue with Audio Research 5SE Preamp
Fingers crossed that the problem is fixed.  
Active Speakers Don't Sound Better
I know the dealers don’t like them much. The sell less cables and cable risers.😁  
100's of free Absolute Sound and Stereophile mags
We have an annual book fair that I donate all my magazines to and all the money raised goes to local charities. I think it’s a win-win.  
Qobuz Connect working Beta demonstration....yay!
Thanks for the heads up. I will be very happy to try their version of Connect.  It’s a pain having to leave Conductor and go to the Qobuz app to add a tune to my playlist and the go back to Conductor to listen to it on my system.  
Wilson Sabrina X ... oh my God! and Jadis... or?
OP, What sort of sound levels were you listening at?  With the Sabrina’s being 87 db sensitivity, I really think you are going to want more than 30;watts.  
Best 12AU7?
@olds1959special  I just bought a PS Audio preamp that uses 12au7’s in its input section. I put out a some feelers and was given advice from A to Z. So far I’ve tried the PSVANE Art Series, the New Release Tung-Sol  the Gold Lions and some NOS R... 
DSD coming to Qobuz streaming?
I’ll be happy hear what Qobuz has to has to offer.  
Did anyone return a PSAudio Powerplant? Why?
I’ve toyed with getting a Power Plant, but haven’t. Even when the lights flicker from changes in the power grid or dim, like when the AC goes on, I have never noticed any changes in the sound in my system. The last few weeks have been really hot h... 
Kickstarter project
If things go well, being in a kickstarter can be good. You get to try prototypes and you might get the product for a reduced price. BUT… if it doesn’t pan out, you can lose your investment.  
Would changing to a MC solve my problem?
@traudio  Maybe this has already been answered, but