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New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house
Tbg, I don't think just any active preamp would sound better. But a truly great one will always in my experience. I also think some of this comes down to preference in sound personality.Love my Lampi! 
New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house
The new Jupiter copper caps are out and I have three coming for my Lampizator. Two for output and one for the input cap. These are said to be as good as Duelunds and tad more musical? We will see. I used the Lampizator direct transport mod on my o... 
Oppo as transport
As an FYI, some simple mods to the Oppo make it a killer transport. I did it and like it better than all other CD transports I have owned included CEC and other very expensive ones.Lampizator mods are a must, power supply mods, better and larger c... 
New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house
My l4 is far superior through my TRL Dude tubed preamp. 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
Thanks Rick I am on it! Have some coming in for my dac first. 
When is digital going to get the soul of music?
Charles is spot on here. I went down the analog road purchasing an expensive turntable and phono preamp combo only to be disappointed. It sounded fine and all, but no better than a well executed digital front end. Both can get you great sound and ... 
Directional speaker wires, what and why.
Read what I said - after burn in only. No, I am not saying anything less than what is completely obvious. After they burn in going the new direction they will sound the same again. Unless.....If a cable is made to sound right in one direction, the... 
Directional speaker wires, what and why.
You must be. Why even hang on this site? Use lamp wire and Sears 1970 electronics as it must sound the same as all this exotic, Aphile stuff you bark against. 
Directional speaker wires, what and why.
I can't believe folks think speaker cables will sound the same when reversed after they have already been burned-in in one direction. You must be kidding? To not hear the difference means your ears are bad, you don't care, or your system is not at... 
Of all your gear, what piece impresses you most?
AitI read through most of your thread and am so impressed with your skills. Congratulations on perhaps the finest SET amp to grace any music room. Certainly one of the very finest! 
Of all your gear, what piece impresses you most?
Ait, oh my blank!! I have to see more pics of your awesome amps. Where can we go to see them? I would love to see your build as they look like absolute DIY or extreme DIY. Nice job and congratulations! 
Of all your gear, what piece impresses you most?
Great post. Amen to our ears! 
Of all your gear, what piece impresses you most?
My honorable mention is the Offramp with matching Dynamo power supply from Empirical Audio. They made my ears smile big! 
Of all your gear, what piece impresses you most?
The Tube Research Labs Dude preamp has been a complete game changer for every system it has been part of in my home over the many years. Rarely does one piece have such a profoundly positive impact on a myriad of different systems. 
Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one
I had great dealings with Joe of AA. You can pick up his amps on the used market for great prices and they do sound good. As for others....who knows?