ericsch

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I DON'T GET IT!!!!!!
Another excellent RCA/BNC cable is the DH Labs Silver Sonic D-750. I use it between my Node 2i and Orchid DAC.https://silversonic.com/products/digital-cables/d-750/ 
Am I out of my mind? #obsessed
Get the best quality micro fiber cloths you can find. Some are very cheaply made. 
Your favorite 'concept' album
Kinks - Low Budget 
Amazon Ships Records in Plastic Now
I received a record last week from Amazon and it was in a regular LP cardboard mailer. Maybe the plastic wrap is coming from Marketplace vendors? 
What are your thoughts on the "Edsels" of the audio history?
Soundcraftsmen equalizers. Did more harm than good. 
Stupid Mistake
@tomic601 That word gets thrown around so much these days that it has almost become meaningless. 
Are there any tube amps that don't give off any---
Al Gore says there is no relationship between tube amps and climate change :).   
Can anyone recommend an FM Receiver that would play into a relatively high end system?
Accuphase T 101. 
Who's using Harbeth with tubes, what speaker model and how many watts per channel?
@jjss49 "harbeths are 6 ohms, dipping to 5 in 100 hz area roughly - need to use 4 ohm taps not 8 ohms on tube amps"Can you elaborate on this. I've been under the impression that with 6 ohm speakers, the 8 ohm taps were appropriate. Very difficult ... 
Who's using Harbeth with tubes, what speaker model and how many watts per channel?
I’ve had the C7 and used a Cayin tube integrated at 45 watts per channel. The speakers sounded great, never had to turn the volume beyond 12 o’clock. I now have the SHL5 anniversary. I alternate between the Cayin and a Luxman 505ux @ 100 watts per... 
Who are your three favorite female singers?
Yes, Lucinda. Especially her third album (1988). 
Advice on CD transport
You mentioned that you like Rega products. I have an Apollo-R that feeds a MDHT Orchid. The Apollo-R can be found used well under your budget, has a excellent DAC and is solidly built. Even though you say you don't need a DAC, it would be fun to c... 
Who are your three favorite female singers?
Just saw Yola on Austin City Limits. She's got a powerful yet effortless voice. Got to check her out on Qobuz. 
Who are your three favorite female singers?
@gasbose "Those Were The Days". 
Beware Audiocadabra Cables: High Return Shipping and Won't Get Full Refund!
At that price point why India? Try Cullen or Audio Envy, made in the US.