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Solid State Power Amps That Sound Most Like Tubes?
If what you mean by tube sound is warm and inviting for long listening periods with no listener fatigue, then Electrocompaniet is what what you want.Also Monarchy hybrid amps would work great. Problem is all tube amps sound different. Some are ver... 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
I like the Dude plugged into the wall usually, however right now I have it plugged into a BPT 3.5 Ultra to great effect.Stronger bass and better focus. 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
I did try a Lessloss cord and must share that the TRL cord was FAR better on the Dude. Not even close. The Lessloss sounded rather dull and lost focus and clarity compared to the TRL cord.The Lessloss sounded better on my CD player, but did not wo... 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Agear is right. I use TRL power cords also. 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Mine are clear glass. I have not seen a smoked before? Mine are not thick at all and rather neutral and tonally wonderful. 
Onda Cables RMAF, anyone hear them or opinions ?
I forgot and did not or do not know the company. Older age setting in I guess.I like Fusion Romance! 
Onda Cables RMAF, anyone hear them or opinions ?
How much for them Pat? 
Fusion Audio Romance series cables
I also use his Romance IC's and think they as good as you say. Keepers for sure! 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
I do want my system to sound like the natural sound of an instrument or voice un-amplified electronically. A piano for example is the most difficult to get right. That is where I really miss the weight and scale on the LSA as well as large Orchest... 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
Thanks all for the great thread of life here. Van the Man has the same hefty and full bodied voice on all of his last CD's recorded over the past 20 years or so. I simply don't get that or the 3D stage of the recording or live performance with the... 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
No, it is the recording my preamp has more fidelity to, not distortion etc... I have heard Van Morrison live on many an occasion and the weight and heft of his voice is missing on the LSA compared to the active. Sorry, but them there are the simpl... 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
Pubul57 - Seems I have written pages :-) on this yet no understanding of my point? It may be impossible and that's OK!A "direct connection" as you say, is as I say, just another STEREO SYSTEM and produces a sound of its own. Direct connection from... 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
Got it and understand it perfectly Georgelofi. Did this several times on past systems after reading about on A. Salvatore's site.Tony (Clio09) - thanks again for letting me play with the LSA. Great fun and I always learn more. You are welcome anyt... 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
That being said, the LSA/Music Reference RM10 is about as good as it gets for $2,400 new as long as 35 watts is enough."I bet this is a true statement based on my experience with both units and dependent on the speakers used.Killer value on both i... 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
Transparency means something far different to me. To me it has nothing to do with how the inclusion of a new piece of gear "changes" the resulting sound. That fact needs another word - not transparency IMHO. Transparency refers to how see through ...