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Grant Fidelity parts ways with Psvane
Viva doesn't carry the full lineup of Psvane tubes  that Fidelity did 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Richard Elliott - Authentic Life 
Best upgrade for cd player?
What is your present player? 
recommendation for rca interconnect for deeper bass for dac to preamp
I suggest reaching out to either Audiogon members Wig, williewonka or grannyring and see if one of them will build you a double helix cable (see the thread ). I have them in both of my systems, along with a double helix digital cable in one of the... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Will Donato - What It Takes & Universal Groove CDs 
Modwright Elyse DAC input issues
djGiven the extreme frequency of the dropouts you are experiencing have you tried a different digital cable to see if any difference occurs. I have no idea if the cable might be contributing, just wondering if the one you are using might have some... 
Modwright Elyse DAC input issues
DJ,If I get a dropout it is usually once a listening session for a few seconds, thankfully nowhere near your unfortunate experience.I did not have the "standard" KWA100 power amp so I can’t provide any impressions of that versus my SE model. If yo... 
DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000
I have the EVO and use RCA SPDIF connection, very musical to my ears. Whether or not the balanced connection sounds even better I can not say , but from my experience the single ended connection is very satisfying 
Modwright Elyse DAC input issues
I have an Elyse in my 2nd system and use the RCA SPDIF input. I’ve encountered on occasion the dropout issue you describe, luckily infrequently. On the plus side I really enjoy its sound especially with NOS tubes/rectifier; on the down side I woul... 
Arcam Integrated Amps
Briefly had an Arcam FMJ A32 in my 2nd system. I found it very fatiguing with silver speaker cables, and even with copper cables not very musically engaging  
Perfect Path "Solutions" (PPS) eMat
" The problem many people do not or refuse to understand is that just because they hear a difference does not mean that there actually is one.What you think you hear is subject to the way you are thinking and feeling at the time "The 1st time I de... 
Prima Luna Pre vs Modwright LS100
jimbones What 6SN7s and rectifier are you using in your LS100? 
Bulk power cables suggestions
If you haven’t read through the forum Williewonka started on the double helix design it includes comments on different cable wire that the guys have used.  
Is room size considered when they design speakers?
Maybe you could consider asking the specific manufacturer or respective dealer  the question. When I was looking to purchase Daedalus Audio speakers one of the things I discussed with Lou was my room size/layout and he went through which models wo... 
Bulk power cables suggestions
Just purchased Kontak at the cableco