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dinov

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Cd player
The two best in my opinion (if funds will allow) are 1) Esoteric or 2) McIntosh.   
How would you spend my next $5K?
Well, I have Tannoy Churchill’s and when I added the ST-200 SuperTweeters it took them to another level not only in definition and soundstage but surprisingly in bass. So I’d recommend putting that on your $5k list. I think they make a model that ... 
At what point do you...
I seek out all the bargains that I can in this hobby, demo, open box, used etc!  
Ethernet cables
They absolutely make a difference and the ones that I have had the best results with are Wireworld, especially the red starlitght 8 and my reference the Platinum (my favorite). The build quality is second to none and believe it or not (and I wasn’... 
What do you like to see included in a manufacturer's website?
Shipping and return policies (stated cleary), and pricing, (please don’t use “call for price”)  
12AX7A preamp tubes - ribbed vs smooth plate
@elliottbnewcombjr Im also under the impression that a rectifier is a rectifier, so now I’m curious as to what you have found by switching rectifier tubes and what your are now using that make the difference. I have McIntosh MC30s and have been us... 
TUBE REPAIR WESTERN MASS-ALBANY
+1 Audio Classics  
FYI - QOBUZ SERVICES WILL BE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
@hgeifman agree, and check your spam folder.   
FYI - QOBUZ SERVICES WILL BE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
@mapman @curiousjim They sent me an email Monday. I don’t know why some did and others didn’t. Strange. QOBUZ SERVICES WILL BE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE   Dea... 
FYI - QOBUZ SERVICES WILL BE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
All subscribers should have gotten the email.   
Did I screw up??? C2700 vs c49
I have a C2300 with an MC500 and it’s a stellar tubed preamp! You’ll do fine fine with the C49.  
Stuff You Tried To Love
An SPL Phonos preamp. Beautiful well made piece of gear, but its sound just clashed with my McIntosh amp and preamp.  
Terry DeWick has passed
I talked to Terry a few years ago when he first retired. I had a problem with one of my McIntosh MC30s and he helped me out through several lengthy phone calls. He always had time for fellow audiophiles, no matter what. That’s the kind of person h... 
Preamp - what's the purpose?
To control multiple sources.  
Effect of Internet Service Quality on Streaming?
+1 @zlone