dlcockrum

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VTL TL7.5 series lll VS VAC Master Line Stage VS AR Ref 6 VS Nagra Classic Preamp
"i am actually considering the Dartzeel NHB-18NS but i was told that the XLR outputs are not at the same level as the single ended ones."John Atkinson, test of above preamp published in Stereophile:"Turning to the NHB-18NS’s line-stage performance... 
REL Strata III repair issue
Hi frogman,I read recently about internal vibrations causing stress fractures of PCB traces in subwoofers. The way that REL attached the power supply board at a 90 degree angle supported on only one side, leaving the heavy assembly unsupported on ... 
Boulder monoblock 2150
It is not the spending behavior of the nouveau riche that is deeply troubling so much as the fervent ire created within others due to imaginary machinations.Dave 
Aesthetic Calypso or CJ Et3 or Primaluna Dialogue 3
Thanks Mark. The Phillips 5AR4 rectifier tube is outstanding in my MW 9.9 power supply. Approaches magical with Shuguang Treasure CV181-Z 6N7 tubes in the MW 5400ES player's output stage.Dave 
Looking for a Speaker Recommnedation
Love the La Scallas for rock concert sound. Should be killer with Zep. Very good with low power tube amps to take the edge off.Let us know how this works out after a month or so. Dave  
B&W 802 Nautilus speakers
Pass. 
Why So Many Raidho Speaker For Sale?
Super nice system altanpsx. Ptss only posts negative assaults. Best to ignore.Dave 
Audiophile fuses - Synergistic Black fuses vs the còmpetition
Oh no, not again. Dave 
Biggest difference between Audioquest power cables against Shunyata power cables?
ptss,Do you ever post anything that is even remotely helpful to anyone? Seriously.Dave 
B&W 802 Nautilus speakers
Unless the owner/store can isolate the issue and it is not the speakers, I would pass.Dave 
Aesthetic Calypso or CJ Et3 or Primaluna Dialogue 3
"For Rectifier’s... Primaluna 5AR4...Philips 5R4GYS CV717... BRIMAR military grade CV717/5R4GY"Mark, you like the BRIMAR better than the Philips? Can you give some impressions as to the differences in sound of these tubes?Thanks,Dave 
B&W 802 Nautilus speakers
Whenever you change things and problems appear, best to first suspect that whatever you changed is the issue. If your speakers were working fine with your old amp and wires, look there, new or not. Process of elimination - try your old amp, then y... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
The thread was getting a little slow, so I posted a brief question about the fuses to Al. Within minutes, here comes the gang running to pounce.I feel like the Pied Piper luring the rats. Didn't even need a pipe.Dave  
Looking for a Speaker Recommnedation
fdemello,Member thieliste has 3.7s. Might want to PM him.Dave 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Fair enough Al. Thanks as always.Dave