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Output tubes for ARC Ref 110
Thanks !! Most people said the same thing as you but one person said to replace all 12 tubes in my amp. 
Sony HAP Z1ES or tablet with DAC
So I decided to go the PC server route - in order to keep single source for all my files....Plan is to get an old PC/laptop, connect it in the basement to my storage drive with all the FLAC coded music and run it to a switch.From that point I can ... 
Sony HAP Z1ES or tablet with DAC
how about  Teac NT-503-B?I read all the specs  and still can't figure out if it can both serve and stream music ?It doesn't have a large display but with a good tablet app I am willing to give that feature up, since I would be able to control and... 
Sony HAP Z1ES or tablet with DAC
I need analog outputs - prefer Balanced XLR connection.Just to repeat my "ideal" features:- the unit has internal DAC of high quality with analog balanced outputs- the unit has large screen (4inch)- the unit has networking capabilities and can str... 
Sony HAP Z1ES or tablet with DAC
So I did more research and realized that the Sony unit in fact can't stream.... While I am not crossing it out from my list, I wonder if there is a unit that would do everything like the Sony and be able to stream music  
Sony HAP Z1ES or tablet with DAC
WHAT ???I was thinking the hdd in the SONY could be readable by other network enabled equipment.... Are you telling me that Sony doesn't work like a real media server?I was hoping that besides reading data files and outputting to the pre-amp, the ... 
Sony HAP Z1ES or tablet with DAC
turn on and off via app? that's cool.my main system is in the dedicated basement section but looking to somehow "merge" my digital server with my living room system (Marantz AVR).If I was to place the SONY in the basement (connected to pre-amp via... 
Sony HAP Z1ES or tablet with DAC
Sony sounds like a great choice... question to the users; to use the tablet as a remote....are you connecting via Bluetooth or wi-fi? 
New York Show Equipment Review
Buconero; I attented this show some 5 or 6 yrs ago and back then it was a much better affair in terms of sheer number of exhibitors / equipment / variety.This year's show was relatively small.There were still some gems but you could see (hear) it ... 
Battery backup
Spinaker01; I had Liebert unit a while back for my computer system and while it delivers great, pure power the fan inside was making too much noise.What model do you have? Does it have a fan? If so, how did you deal with the noise? 
Strage problem - power lines amps /preamp noise
CORRECTION: Reading my above post, I realized that my Answer #3 is misleading. So the hiss is not heard when I lower the volume to 0 but it is back on at the same level when I just turn the volume up.... it only goes away for 1 hr or so ONLY if I ... 
Strage problem - power lines amps /preamp noise
1. Balanced interconnects from CDP to Preamp to Amp2. Yes - This happens if plugged back into the same outlet3. No, hiss level stays the same regardless of volume setting, except if I turn the preamp to 0 (mute) - then it disapear as if I turned i... 
What so special about Sonic Frontiers ?
Thanks for the feedback.I will be reposting in Tech Forum.Yesterday I spent about 4 hrs with 3 different amps, including the SF1, doing various outlet configurations.Again SF1 was most "resistant" to any inpact from being plugged into different ou... 
What so special about Sonic Frontiers ?
Sorry, should have clarified; I am looking for input on the build or parts of SF or anything else that would help me figure out why, up to this point, it is the only amp that is super quiet and doesn't make any weird noises in my setup when poweri... 
Do you believe in Magic?
my last post in this futile discussion:- Rather than argue over some "what if concepts" - why don't anyone has yet to agree to a blinded study??Again - unless anyone, especially Geoff, wants to conduct well control study, let's just stop here.