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grannyring

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Loss of a good man, friend, audiophile Rainwater
Yes indeed God bless his family and my sympathies go out to his family.Read his posts and he will be missed. 
manufactured refurbished
Like new in my experience. In fact in high end it is often new and a way to reduce price and move out inventory. 
SS Pre-amps that can beat an Audio Research sp16
Bel canto pre 3. It beat the LS27 in a recent review! Great pre and can be had used for $1000 or so. 
New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house
Mitch2 You will love it. Tell me about which options you ordered. No worries as once burnt in you will love it! 
Your Preference: Resolution or Fullness?
Charyo? Your post also suggests you favor fullness. 
New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house
Yes, that M2 is a great amp. I have always had a soft spot or Thor amps as they are very special. I owned a set about 12 years ago and loved them.World class sound that is more SET like than the M2, but also 30 watts of dynamic punch. I will soon ... 
Your Preference: Resolution or Fullness?
Fullness is a must. Without it I cannot even listen and will quickly turn off the stereo. If resolution lacks, well it is still listenable and good background music. If thin sounding and bright I can't even listen as background music. 
New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house
Listening tonight and the music is so rich and inviting. I really like the sound of the L4 with the Jensen copper caps. Seems to be that perfect balance of resolution and musicality. Detail and body. Extended highs with rich mids and great mid bas... 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Bug,I was looking at your system again. Goodness you have a nice rig. Your Samson and Dude look fantastic and I know sound amazing. With the Lampy and TRL you must very, very pleased. I have no doubt your system is a music making joy.I am listenin... 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Hi Bug. We have the same Dac! Same Duelund Dude also. I use the red base Hytrons CBS. Very good sounding!Good to hear from you again. 
ARC Vsi60 with KT120 valves - issues
I had the same experience with a different amp. The 120's sound more powerful and dynamic, but not as warm, lush and musical in the end. 
New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house
I am a little surprised so many folks are selling the 4 for a 5 or 6 when the 4 is sooooo good. I don't want for more or better at all as my 4 is wonderful.I better never hear these higher models or I may want one! 
New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house
Great comments one and all! I better understand all the moving parts now. 
New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house
Speakers and dac synergy? Help me understand? Did you also use the dac as a preamp? Just tell us how it compared to the other dac in your system please. I assume you listen to music on that system regularly. 
Still mystified by mega expensive power cords
We do need to educate those not as wise as us seasoned Aphiles. Sometimes we just have to do the right thing. Ha!