decathlon1991

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Tube Preamps that work well with SS amps?
@unsound 7,070 posts You may want to read the reviews I forwarded I. My comments. This is not the problem with Cary Audio and Auduo Research. I’m sure that there are other that don’t suffer these issues as well. Owning the preamps gives you the ... 
Thiel Owners
In black I have the SS2 first and second generation. Dual subs in each . Hi had them restored by George Meyers to factory specs. I’m moving away from having 3 systems and I sold my Thiel 7.2 speakers a while ago. I held on to the subs.  
Tube Preamps that work well with SS amps?
I’ve changed amplifiers, solid state as well as tube over the years and what has lasted in my system is the Cary Audio SLP-05 with the Ultimate Upgrade and Cardis Wiring. Hands down, the best I’ve owned and believe me I’ve owned some serious hi ... 
Tube Vs. SS Preamps
I’ve changed amplifiers, solid state as well as tube over the years and what has lasted in my system is the Cary Audio SLP-05 with the Ultimate Upgrade and Cardis Wiring. Hands down, the best I’ve owned and believe me I’ve owned some serious hi en... 
Thiel Owners
I have 2 Thiel Subwoofers for sale if anyone is interested.  
Best Phono You've Heard Under $2200
Audiogon review. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/ayre-p-5xe?highlight=ayre%2Bp-5xe    
Best Phono You've Heard Under $2200
Ayre Acoustics P5xe. Dead quiet and very detailed. Another, Parasound JC3  
Vintage Krell Amplifiers from the 80’s & 90’s.
10-4! Kinda like Tube Amps, and TV's right! Lol  
What do audiophiles do in their cars?
***They just cope with it. 
What do audiophiles do in their cars?
rocray788 postsThat’s a choice and as long as you are happy with that choice, that’s all that matters to you. If you have children, I’m sure they say the same about you home entertainment system. I always say if you want folks to respect your deci... 
What do audiophiles do in their cars?
Then that’s reasonable and I can except that. Like I said before, “it’s not easy nor cheap but it’s not impossible. It can be achieved.” Go to an IASCA Event and you will see, hear, and learn if you want to. It will blow your mind away. 
What do audiophiles do in their cars?
jacksky83 postsI’m gonna play the devils advocate on the statement you made. If you stand by this analogy the. The same applies to your home environment. Family, friends, etc in your home. It doesn’t make sense to simplify life in one segment and ... 
What do audiophiles do in their cars?
If you truly think any stock Automotive stereo system is good, you are full of it. If you are a true HiFi/ Audiophile person, why settle. You’re no different than a child listening to music on their phone. I don’t understand for settling for less.... 
Why the hate for mcintosh amps?
sokogear634 postsDid you not read my post about Luxman 900u amplifier, smh! It was less than a year old and sold for almost 50% less. That’s most gear these days. 10% bump-up on all used electronics doesn’t equate or hold water to whatever point y... 
Why the hate for mcintosh amps?
stephens77023 Great observation, you hit it right on the nail. So true, so true.