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Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
Hi Tas, Paul the builder/owner at TRL is the one who has helped me with any improvements. He uses Duelund and now Jupiter copper foil caps, will build a Dude with increased capacitance, one or two volumes, with 2 or 4 6sn7 tubes, and on and on.He ... 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
TasI have Duelund CAST caps in my Dude as well as upgraded signal wire, resistors and extra power supply capacitance. I have the Jupiter Copper foil caps coming Wednesday and will put them in the Dude. I like them better as they are just more musi... 
Stillpoints and reference-level speakers
My speakers weight 125 pounds each. They are on a carpet and the carpet is over concrete. 
Stillpoints and reference-level speakers
Forgot to mention one of the most interesting changes in 48 hours with these Apprentice stands. The bass is much more powerful and forceful as compared to hour 2. More powerful and articulate than the Stillpoints. Again, the Stillpoints seem to gi... 
Stillpoints and reference-level speakers
An update. The Stillpoints are very good indeed. I can we why they are so popular. They certainly work as advertised. I decided to sell them as I prefer the Apprentice stands. The Stillpoints do sound different folks. The Ultra SS footers still ha... 
What happened to Audio Aero?
Very nice sounding gear for sure. 
Stillpoints and reference-level speakers
Tom please explain why the volume is actually up with your stand under my speaker. No doubt about it! Very interesting. 
Stillpoints and reference-level speakers
Ok here are my initial impressions of the Stillpoints Ultra SS footers vs. the Star Sound Apprentice stand with 4 sets of 1.5 inch Audio Points. My new speaker is the Lahave Khara. These speakers came with Stillpoints as Stillpoints uses Lahave as... 
what amp under a grand?
Welcome and good for you! 
Stillpoints and reference-level speakers
I found the Apprentice and Sistrum stands have the biggest impact on speakers although they greatly benefit everything I have had them under.But with my speakers...oh my! I have my new speakers today with the Stillpoints and will compare to the Ap... 
Stillpoints and reference-level speakers
Yes, 1.5 inch Audio Points are used. 
Stillpoints and reference-level speakers
I also have the 103's 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
Vn101606Nice job on your crossover and thanks for the pictures. 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
It would be wonderful to own a Dude preamp! I know from experience! 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Break in real and patience is a must. 1200 hours is no longer break in, but other things factor in the day to day nuances of our systems.