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Why is good, deep bass so difficult? - Myths and their Busters
Hi Erik,Roger on the cost. Plus having to build the chamber. Sounds like you get a lot of low bass. Do those woofers also load the room?Dave  
Linn LP12......That good??
The VPI cost question can be answered at $7k for the HRX listed for sale here on Audiogon. I am not a fan of the arm (own one) but if you are then that is one heck of a rig.Dave 
Best universal disc player that has great audio reproduction?
My bet is that tubes in your source would be of tremendous benefit based on your equipment list and especially if you could run the music server into the MW Oppo as well. The tube output stage is a revelation.Dave 
Why is good, deep bass so difficult? - Myths and their Busters
Erik,I suggest you call Bruce Thigpen @ Eminent Technology and tell him about the article you read or even Albert Porter who has heard the TRW-17. Be brave.Dave 
Best universal disc player that has great audio reproduction?
Hi uberwalz,If you go with the C5xeMP or the Modwright mod, either one, you won’t ever feel that you are losing out on some ultimate quality. You won’t be.Can your system’s sound benefit from some tubes or not would be my only question? Btw, the C... 
Why is good, deep bass so difficult? - Myths and their Busters
http://www.eminent-tech.com/main.html Click on TRW-17 pic. Looks like a fan. Then "output comparison".Dave 
Are future improvements in Amp/PreAmps slowing to a crawl?
^^Yup. 
What Is The Cost Of Amplifier Casework?
Hi unsound,I hope you are doing well my friend. Technology can be a game changer, but I prefer to keep my audio in the analog domain where possible and my speakers well away from the rear wall. Are you planning to try the DSP/rear wall concept?Dave   
Are future improvements in Amp/PreAmps slowing to a crawl?
I once had a Carver TFM-45 become unstable and dump DC to a brand new pair of Apogee Stages I had just bought. Big brilliant blue-white arcs shot from the ribbon tweeters two minutes after power up. A revolutionary product to be sure.Dave 
Looking for Better Jitter Reduction in a DAC
Hi lowrider,  That JPS Digital PC is said to be a good one. I have had great success with the Synergistic Research CTS Digital and also the Triode Wire Labs Digital American PCs. Review here briefly contrasts the author's opinion on the JPS vs the... 
Looking for Better Jitter Reduction in a DAC
Hi lowrider,I actually pick the other two if possible.Dave 
What Is The Cost Of Amplifier Casework?
George, Those, rich or poor, that place speakers too close to side and especially rear walls are trashing imaging and depth. Getting the speakers out from the rear wall greatly reduces the impact of rack location IME. Combine the two issues and it... 
Looking for Better Jitter Reduction in a DAC
Hi lowrider,I would stay with DACs that you can audition before buying and/or those that are readily resalable and/or those that are highly recommended by persons whos ears you trust and that know your preferences and your system’s sound character... 
DAC Regenerator and Reclocking Devices
Nice post wgutz, especially the part about trust your ears. Thank you.Dave 
Why don't amplifier Companies use high end fuses?
He says, she says...recommend you try them for yourself as davidpritchard suggests. Return if not satisfied.Dave