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Tube Integrated Amps
I WOULD HIGHLY SUGGEST HEARING THE DK MK3 OR SIGNATURE IF YOU HAVE A DEALER ANY WHERE CLOSE OR ASK LARRY AT DK IF HE HAS A RETURN POLICY OR NOT..I THINK THEY MIGHT AMAZE YOU ON HOW GOOD THEY SOUND.. LARRY'S E-MAIL ADDRESS IS: larrylsagroup@bellsou... 
Break in period for tube amp. How long?
Musicslug is correct, they should not sound aweful though, i would check other possiblities out that can cause this possibly..Dave 
Break in period for tube amp. How long?
I would recommend letting then run at least 100 hours before doing any series listening..They will probably even improve a little more after about 150 to 200 hours or more.. I would run CD player ect. on repeat at low volume levels and let run a f... 
Pass X1 or BAT 51 SE to drive Pass Aleph 1.2 ?
The Pass X-1 is a good preamp, but i would go with the BAT 51 SE , i think it would perform a tad better overall..I have heard both and my friend owns the Pass X-250 and the BAT VK-40 and loves them..Good luck,Dave 
$5000 or under speaker secommendations?
Hi:If you looking to save money , i can highly recommend two speakers..The Music Goddess , by Kellsie's audio and video design , sound very good and will compete with speakers easily up to about $8000.00 or more.. www.kellsieavdesign.comI also wou... 
Best bargain integrated amp?
For the money your only talking about spending, i would highly recommend trying the Kavent integrated amplifier through Kellsie audio and video designs..www.kellsieavdesign.com... I think you might be quite impressed and may not look back..Good Lu... 
Not another which is best but, I need help w/CDP
Another possibilty would be the Jolida JD-700..Goodluck,Dave 
Not another which is best but, I need help w/CDP
One choice would be Denon's DVD-5900.I believe a couple of Marantz model's also work.Goodluck,Dave 
What CD players have volume control
There is a few out there, but the ones that come to mind right away is Accuphase, Audio Aero and Consonance.. I know there's plenty more , just can't remember at this time. I have heard them , but never actually owned one yet.I know the Wadia you ... 
Anyone have experience with "Signal Cable" Cables?
I think everyone on here so far, thats left replies, seem to be decent people , just given there opinions.. I just feel will all need to look a little better at what the person with beginning thread is really wanting to know and not what we probab... 
Anyone have experience with "Signal Cable" Cables?
Boa2I think you gave great advise, so don't let others bother you.. Who cares, your just trying to help, which is great. 
Anyone have experience with "Signal Cable" Cables?
Dgplo,Please Except my apology for bringing up another brand of cables. Some seem to take things and put them out of contents.. No i should have not brought up using another cable or also being better, but all i was trying to do is help some. For ... 
Anyone have experience with "Signal Cable" Cables?
I suggest trying BPT's cables. (Balanced power Technologies)The owner Chris is nice to deal with and his cables sound as good as ones that are about 3 times the cost and better.We have tested BPT's speaker cables against a couple of good brands th... 
Short floorstanders?
If theres anyway he can go with up to 42"max without much interference , you might want to try the Music Goddess by Aurum Cantus and Sold through Kellsie's Audio and video in N.Y.. They sound very good with the music you like and compete with ones... 
Best Sounding In Walls
Hi:You might want to check out Legacy Audio's in wall speakers..Dave