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Sony XA5400ES vs XA9000ES
I have owned many cd players. I am currenty listening to a xa9000es. It is as good as I've heard w/sacd... It is also very good with redbook cds, imho. Possibly other room/equipment matching issues has caused some owners to not apreciate the redbo... 
Amplifier for Audio Physics Virgo II
My latest pair (I missed them and bought another pair after 2 years) sound very good bi-amped with a pair of Pass Labs Aleph 3s. 
Can anyone help?
Try switching the power cords, look for the simple things first... a bad or loose connection at the outlet or IEC inlet. I owned JC-1s and had trouble at the IEC inlets with the stock power cables becoming loose. I bought new tighter fitting PCs a... 
I need help with my Equipment addiction
Jmcgrogan2 you are the only one on this thread taking this serious...take a deep breath and upgrade your speakers.... 
I need help with my Equipment addiction
It's hard to find a "as new" demo BMW that is 60% off! 
I need help with my Equipment addiction
that works great...my job was being outsourced....I downsized my system and sold my car... my job got saved and I'm re-cableing my downsized system with all the extra money I got from downsizing my system and selling my car... 
Pass Labs Aleph 3 vs Antique Sound Lab AQ1001 DT
I have heard both and own 2 Aleph 3s 
Trying out a tube preamp
I also had a SS system for years. I tried the Audio Horizons 2.1. It sounded good in my system but not great. I knew I would need the full dress 2.1 for about $3400 or $3500 and then nos tubes. I had just sold my Pass Labs X-0.2 pre and wanted to ... 
Aestheix Calypso owners,tube advise needed
Not to jump the gun.. I am still in the nos tube mode. Who does the signature upgrade, Aestheix or an after market co.? 
pass XA 60.5 vs Pass X250.5
I agree with kgturner. Why not a X series Pass...save some cash 
Aestheix Calypso owners,tube advise needed
AQ4life- Thanks for the Blackburn tube info...euro prices? about $60usd?.Mds- I decided to start my tube setup with a neutralsound...a place to start. The Telefunken/Amperex combo was recommended by some in this thread as did Brent Jesse. I replac... 
Aestheix Calypso owners,tube advise needed
Jd - I talked for some time with Brent Jesse and took his recommendations on my tube selection. I told him my taste and what my system consisted of and what tubes were recommended by Audiogon members in this thread. I bought a matched pair of nos ... 
Aestheix Calypso owners,tube advise needed
Dopogue- I have looked into audio fuses and power cords. I believe they have a place in my system. I am of a mind that they account for a very small % of the overall sound. So they are on the back burner. I say that now....but who knows what I wil... 
Aestheix Calypso owners,tube advise needed
Thank you all for the good advice. I checked the gain jumpers in my Calypso and they are in the low gain position. I did not think I had a noise problem...but after trying Viiu's test I had a considerable hiss at the 8 volume setting. My last prea... 
Aestheix Calypso owners,tube advise needed
Pdreher- Thank you for the advise...I don't know much about the tube world and I am interested in the difference in tubes(input stage vs output) and how they can change the presentation of solid state amps. My Aleph 3s have a very natural sound co...