ericsch

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Best sounding concert dvds
@tvad Yes, excellent! 
What's the deal with Vintage Tube Service?
About two weeks ago I ordered a tube for my DAC from Andy. He said he would check stock, test a few tubes and asked that I call back in 1/2 an hour. I called him, he had the tube I wanted and took my CC info. He said he would not be able to get it... 
Best sounding concert dvds
The Last Waltz, of course.I have a decent home theater system. Whenever I try to watch a concert DVD in 5.1, I find it sounds disjointed, out of focus. I always go back to stereo mode. 
What do you think of this power cord?
Twoleftears nailed it. 
Game Changing Tweak
Calm down bro. 
MHDT Orchid or Audio Mirror/ pick one for me please
Another Orchid owner here, my first stand alone DAC and streaming Qobuz with a Node 2i. I can listen for hours at a time, no fatigue, very smooth yet enough detail for my ears. Using a Luxman integrated wIth Harbeth SLH5+. I'm using the upgraded t... 
Built a DIY butcher block and iron pipe rack over the weekend
Yes, very nice job! 
Built a DIY butcher block and iron pipe rack over the weekend
How are the pipes attached to the shelves?  
Need helpful recommendations for next two purchases
With a $2000 budget, you will get more "bang for the buck" with a good used integrated amp. My opinion only. 
Audio stores in or South of San Francisco?
The Analog Room in San Jose. http://www.theanalogroom.net/Products.html  
Need helpful recommendations for next two purchases
I would use most of the $2000 for an integrated amplifier. Save whatever is left over, and slowly add to it over time for a possible DAC upgrade. You don't need a "preamp DAC". Your speakers deserve a nice integrated. Note sure what Cox cables are?  
Need helpful recommendations for next two purchases
I agree with Greg. Get a Node 2i and a good integrated from Vincent, Yamaha or Marantz. Ditch the preamp and amp. Get some nice cables from Cullen or Audio Envy. The Bluos app on the Node is intuitive, easy to use. 
Album Filing System
One shelf for Mono, another for classical, the rest alphabetical. 
Who Has the New Top Technics SL1200GRE? Does it blow your other expensive tables away?
@billstevenson Which GAIA feet do you use? Do you use them because you had floor vibration issues? How do the GAIA's affect the overall sound? 
Hearing Loss
For those in the US considering getting hearing aids, the industry is being deregulated. A bill was passed in Congress and signed by the president. The implementation details are being worked out. Should result in lower prices.