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Review: Herron Audio VTSP-3A (RO3) Linestage
When did the R03 version become available? 
Power amp for Modwright LS100
I've had my LS100 for about 2 years and haven't experienced any noise with the Black Treasure CV181s, nor any fuse blowing with NOS 5AR4 Phillips rectifier 
Power amp for Modwright LS100
I presently drive Daedalus Argos V2 with Modwright LS100 & KWA100SE. Yes, the yare a different "animal" than the Harbeths. That said, they previously drove JM Reynaud Offrande Supreme monitors easily and musically. 
Power amp for Modwright LS100
Have you considered the Modwright KWA100SE or KWA150SE?  Just an aside, if you haven't considered this for the LS100, might want to try Black Treasure CV181s (6SN7 equivalents) takes the sound to another level 
Line Magnetic owners...how quiet are they?
518IA is a sweet amp, swapped in NOS tubes except for the 845s, very musical, holds bias well, no hum issues whatsoever.  
Cronus Mag 2 v. Line Magnetic 501 IA
I'll give you a comment about Line Magnetic though it is based upon the 518IA set integrated, replacing the non-power tubes with NOS tubes takes the sound of the amp to a whole different level 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
inna " Time for you to stay quiet, facten."I don't think so!   
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
Jon - what's so puzzling?rinpoche indicated earlier  that she purchased the amps and that they were dealer demos. What difference does it make how she got the dac and speakers - she's had them and said she likes themShe already said that she wasn'... 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
rinpoche,The only thing I can say regarding your question above as to whether or not the 2 AQ cables are real or fake is that both members have good buyer feedback so one likely can expect that they are trustworthy.Also, to your point, it is your ... 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
rinpoche you can send me a message through Audiogon email and then I can give you direct contact information 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
rinpoche,  if you need 1 meter length and want to buy yourself time to look around and decide upon what you really want without having to rush into a purchase I have an extra pair of unused balanced Silnote Audio Morpheous ICs that you can have an... 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
rinpoche what length cable do you need? 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
For whatever it's worth , since brands are being tossed about I'll recommend a non-mainstream brand to possiblly consider - Silnote Audio (can check Agon listings for some); haven't found them to be equipment brand partial with any equipment in ei... 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
Hmmm. Inna didn't you suggest that rinpoche explore Lamm and Gryphon with her speakers? Now you're suggesting that the Rowland might outclass her speakers. Help me understand why you recommended those and not something a step down from the  Rowlan... 
Whats playing on your system today?
A little different spin - found a station on direct tv last night AXSTV (340) as I was channel surfing and they had on some recorded concerts Santana IV (original group members many years later) & then Robert Plant & the Strange Sensations...