dwest1023

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Best 12AU7?
If you have not tried the Horizon tubes by psvane, you are missing out. My Mac has never sounded better.   
Need Opinions for Different Cable Manufacturers/Cable Designs
I have Mac 352 and I also like my music warm. I use acoustic zen absolute cable and it put me at end game. Warm natural and detail. Does wonders for bass too!     
Bricasti M3 vs. Holo Audio May vs. PS Audio DS
For me I was not overly concerned about customer service. Kitsune answered  my email in a timely fashioned. I love the sound of my holo may. Anyway I don’t listen to phones and customer service, I listen to music and my May delivers it just the w... 
Esoteric F03a vs Pass Labs INT-60 vs VAC Sigma 170i - Discuss
 I’ve never heard the esoteric but I have owned the pass 60 and it is tube like I its presentation. Midrange vocals to die for. I have moved up to the pass 250 which is a more neutral sounding. The 60 is warm sounding, and some like its presentati... 
Luxman Knockoffs or Counterfeits?
I purchased a brand new Accuphase 380 from Japan and the dealer converted the voltage for me. He held my hand through the whole process. The amp arrived in perfect condition. I have not noticed any eBay sellers from Japan offering the voltage conv... 
What’s your opinion about Dali speakers?
I have a pair of Dali menuet SE’s. I have many of the darling speakers. Ls50 r3 metas, Dynaudio special 40, etc. Though those speakers are very good, I’m simply amazed how,these litte speakers can sound so good. The bass is incredible from such a ... 
Considering McIntosh MA352
I have a mac 352, as well as Pass 250, Hegel 390, and Accuphase 380. The Mac is just as enjoyable as the other 3. Good bass, detail and soundstage. Change out the tubes to the new Horizon Pavane tubes and it’s shockingly better in all areas. The t... 
Mcintosh MAC7200 or Hegel H390 for a new pair of Kef R7 META
I had the same dilemma, wanted a mac, because it’s a Mac. Love the sound of the Hegal 390, so I bought both. Problem solved. The Hegal is a really great sounding amp.   
Why are so many people spending so much money to build “perfect” streaming system?
For me, I like the convenience of local streaming. I have all my 3000 cd’s at my fingertips. Before would have cds strewn all over the place. It took the Aurender n200 for me to notice a difference between it and streaming from my Mac air. I had p... 
The (never ending) Quest For “More”
I just think at some point you have to say, this is good enough? For me, I have 4 intergrated I rotate. This way I never bore of the same presentation.   
Aftermarket fuse to tame a bright system?
I remember back in my younger years purchasing the kimber kgc, pure silver Interconnects. Out of the box best cable I ever heard. Then after breakin they went bright on me. Stayed away from silver ever since. I find a good hybrid seems to be the t... 
Eversolo DMP 8 audition going poorly...
I had purchased all 3 eversolos. A6, A6 master with  linear power supply and finally A8. Lots of nice features for the money but I was more interested in sound. The A8,was the best sound of the 3. However none of them sounded good in my system. I ... 
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
These,Horizon sound so good in my mac they are well worth the regular price.   
Upgrade Denafrips Terminator 2
I have owned the terminator 2 anniversary and I had the Pontus, as well. I,prefered the sound of the Pontus. Sold the terminator. Then I purchased the May Kte and it’s in my system it was my preferred sound. I still have it with no plans to change... 
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
I purchased the  Horizon psvane 12ax7a and 12at7. I purchased them from Amazon. Sine the tubes just arrived today 7/14/24 I can’t vouch for longevity yet. I will say this, no matter how long they last, they will be replaced with same. These tubes ...