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Opinions on the current market
@hilde45You got my point, thanks, as did @three-easy-payments: buyers vs sellers market. In reading old posts while researching used pre’s, some of the ‘you can get xyz-brand/model within your budget, used’ answers have equipment that is way highe... 
When Did Your System Disappear?
I’ve had a few wow moments, starting when I upgraded my power amp, again when I upgraded the speakers. Initially I deliberately left them I spiked on the hardwood floor while I took some time to experiment with placement, and once I’d decided on t... 
Luxman CL38U-SE in the house
I just noticed you’re using the 5T’s, I’m using 7T’s and looking to add a preamp, and interested in trying tubes. Good to see you’re still liking hat you’re hearing 2 years in. 
You've tried other amps and ended with Pass, please discuss
like dpac996 above, I’m reading with amusement the answers to the questions along with the ax-grinding posts referring to who-knows-what drama from other threads. I’m interested in the answers to the questions as someone who is a potential future ... 
Supratek..Cabernet 6SN7 or Cabernet DHT
As you know, there’s no cure for that, but there is plenty of support here :)I’ll be very interested to hear your thoughts!  I’ve been emailing with Mick, and am on the fence about ordering the same pre, especially with his ‘special’. Just weather... 
Supratek..Cabernet 6SN7 or Cabernet DHT
Just checking in with the OP, did you get it yet? 
PrimaLuna EVO 400 Pre- Can anyone comment?
I heard it with a Parasound power amp, not sure which one, through Vandersteen Quattros in a store (not a ‘regular’ room). Sounded great, put me on a path to investigate adding a tube pre to my setup. The emotional involvement part that I’m missin... 
Tube preamps, basic design parameters
My Oppo is hooked up HDMI out to a Marantz AV8802a for movies, and balanced analog out to the AVP’s CD input for 2 channel. My plan (I think) is to have the Pre’s only source as the balanced input, and then the AVP’s main outs to the HT input of t... 
Tube preamps, basic design parameters
So I read Atmasphere’s ‘blurb’ on the MP-3, and it does highlight my question. It mentions upgraded capacitors (copper foil?), and I’ve read about other kinds of capacitors, is there a ‘best’? Do the materials dictate the ‘flavor or quality or rel... 
Tube preamps, basic design parameters
Yes, the mains (Aerial 7T’s) are driven by an Odssey Stratos + SS amp. Oppo UCD205 being fed Tidal through Roon from a Mac Mini. HT bypass needs to pass the signal when turned off. Mick at Supratek says that’s doable, as do some other brands. Prim... 
Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions?
I’m continuing to follow this thread with great interest, being on a similar journey. Not starting from scratch, but trying to get the most out of what I’ve got, and feeling a good pre, likely a good tube pre, will be my next step. Partly curiosit... 
Speaker recommendation thread (Organised by tiers of price)
Aerial 7T , I think they’re just over 10K now. They have grown with me over the 5 years I’ve had them, revealing new information every time I upgrade something in the system. No need/urge to upgrade. 
Adding a preamp to HT setup
From a usage standpoint, it would need to pass the HT signal even when turned off. The system is used daily for tv/movies, and needs to operate the same way for my wife with the new preamp. I would turn it on to use only for music, and I’m fine wi... 
Adding a preamp to HT setup
I read a review on a Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL preamp last night, the guy was over-awed by it. I know reviews aren’t what we should buy from, but anyone here know anything about them? 
amp for vandersteens
My local dealer is big into Vandersteens, has been the 20 years I’ve known him. I’m shopping for a preamp, and just heard his Quattros with a Parasound power amp and Prima Luna tube preamp. Very impressive! Stage was well delineated, instruments s...