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SOS: Andy Bowman - Vintage Tube Services
Yeah, I received the letter from the amps also.I purchased tubes from him in the past.  Great guy. 
Where is great audio going? - Headphones and Mid-Cost
I've spent the last 22 years of my life ANALYZING music on multiple two channel systems from buying and selling equipment endlessly while losing money in the process.I sold my expensive two channel system and replaced it with a VERY modest system.... 
Warm, lush and dark ... Dac up to 1.2K
3rd on Metrum.Warm and lush..... Not dark though. 
Nuforce STA200
@jl35 I can’t really comment on how the three compare because I changed my system around so much. However, both times I had the Job 225 and the one time for the INTegrated they were all very dynamic, fast, open and clean sounding with very nice ba... 
Nuforce STA200
Anyone have an issue with the power button?  When I first got it,the power button wouldn’t stay “in”. It kept popping out. I almost returned it but then it worked so I kept it.  Was fine for months then it happened again two weeks ago, and has bee... 
New $24,000 inter-connect
Audio cables are the biggest racket in the industry. yes, different cable sound differently from one another but they do sobecause they all add their own Sonic signature to the system. Even still, $24,000 for cables is a joke. It's sad actually. P... 
The awakening...
My experiences almost exactly match the OP. I’ve spent over 20 years in this madness and I bought and sold countless components easily exceeding over $250,000 total over that time. My current system retails for around $24,000.That said, the only t... 
New $24,000 inter-connect
Granted, no one is forcing the buyer to pay this amount but I'm just saying, just for charging this price they should go to prison. 
New $24,000 inter-connect
Cables...... The biggest racket in audio.Manufacturers such as this should go to prison. 
The Future of Audio Amplification
My system retails for over $24,000. I have friends whose systems retail over $300,000. I've been to CES and the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest numerous times.That said, the only time in my life that I've ever actually been physically moved to tears whi... 
Suggestion for best stereo amp ?
The first sentence of the OP is reason enough to never get married.  
Suggestion for best stereo amp ?
Not enough info. 
could somebody help me out on the benefits of expensive phono and speaker cables?
Just remember, cables ARE tone controls. Certain cables don't, "Get out of the way of the music", like so many people claim.  They all add their own signature.  Some add more air, depth, width, etc., than others. You have to see what works best fo... 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
Lol. 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
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