dragon_vibe

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Why Single-Ended?
Well I can Say the Atma-Sphere amplifiers with the Classic Audio Loudspeakers sounds Sublime with Clarity, Musicality, Frightening Dynamics, Smoothness its just plain Truth Full! 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
5K is a joke for speaker cables.I just posted Neotech XLR and Speaker Cables on Audiogon. The price and performance will surprise many people. These are UPOCC Copper and Silver Cables in my opinion being in this hobby for 25 years and falling for ... 
Reference level DAC + Streamer
The Playback Design Merlot to me was even more transparent then the MSB Platinum DAC i owned. I also owned the Analog Dac which is now sold. I can wholeheartedly recommend this product it has performed well beyond my expectation considering i have... 
CP-700/800 (or similar) w/ HT Bypass just for analog - Any point?
The HT Bypass on this pre-amp will work with any AV pre-amp of your choice.  
CP-700/800 (or similar) w/ HT Bypass just for analog - Any point?
Their is a Pre-Amp being sold on Audiogon, Designed and Hand Built by Bill Baker who is a industry veteran when it comes to a trully musical Pre-amp.The Model is Musica Bella. I am the Seller of this unit. IT has a Over sized VTPS Tube Power Suppl... 
DAC for CD transport
Playback design if you want one of the best DSD DACs out their. 
Newbie question-- where to throw my frogskins next?
By the way we all started just like you. Nothing to be ashamed off. You can pick up a very nice Tube preamp on audiogon within your range. 
Newbie question-- where to throw my frogskins next?
You need a good pre-amp to be honest. A Tube based Pre-Amp and a Decent Phono Stage to start off with.  
Where is the significant point of diminishing returns on hi-end turntable?
Avid Acutus is within your range another table to consider on your quest. 
What drugs do you use to enhance your listening experience?
Silver Haze or Kush can help.  
Need recommendation for a CD player
Sony if you can live with the issues of the optical drive otherwise Marrantz for Reliability.You could get your Player mod done at a later stage but if you go down this route sometimes selling modified drives are not so easy. 
Why So Many Raidho Speaker For Sale?
I wander how Raidho feels reading this thread LOL 
Now it's subs
I would highly recommend the Studio Subs by Quested, if you need further advise or assistance on purchase let me know. Built for absolute accuracy. 
Can a small speaker sound really really good?
If you don't mind sending me a free pair I will can evaluate them for you :-) 
musica bella leanna preamp
Oh, the one I have was fully maxed out by Bill baker. This unit has Bybee installed on both Input and output stages, Vcap Upgrades and Cryogenic treated Internal wiring. The VTPS Power Supply is in a separate chassis I paid a lot more for this as ...