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What makes a Cd player a Great cd player
I have to chime in on this one. I read from folks I respect that for $3000 you CAN'T get a CD player that sounds as good or "even come close" to vinyl. I read this all to often in print and here on Agon. I stay quiet, but the truth must come out.C... 
SS amp - which one ???
I am confident anyone of the amps I listed will please you greatly compared to the SF. The Monarchy line has several Hybrid amps with only one small tube per mono.I think the Electrocompaniet would be the best, but I see none right now. There is a... 
SS amp - which one ???
Two others that will please you greatly.Monarchy 160's monoblocksQuad 909These are also spot on for you. 
SS amp - which one ???
Two amps come to mind.Electrocompaniet AW220Aloia 15.1Both are exactly what you are looking for. They can please you plenty enough not to have to go back to tubes.Have fun. 
wilson sophias to monitors
Different girl friend or don't blame her and just say you want to go to monitors. Its one thing to act on what you know is best vs. just doing it to appease her and in the end nurturing resentment that grows and divides in the end. 
Gallo 3's vs Silverline Bolero or Sonata III
I have actually owned all three with a slight variation. My Sonatas were V2 not the V3's.To my ears the Bolero is a good measure better then the others listed.They are my current speaker also.They are more refined then the Sonata and play music wi... 
Here comes the Dude. What to expect?
Glory,Have you tried the Sistrum VS. Equarack under the same piece of gear? Tube gear? Love to hear your comments on the differences. Thanks 
Silverline SR17.5 crossover modifications?
PmboydCan you update us on your findings regarding your mod? 
Here comes the Dude. What to expect?
Glory, I understand now. Paul is using the 12sn7's as they are more affordable and widely available at real world prices.You will love the Dude !!!! 
Here comes the Dude. What to expect?
Glory,They are 6sn7's? Please clarify what you are saying?Thanks,Bill 
Here comes the Dude. What to expect?
I don't know how it compares to the Ref 3 and 5 but it has transformed what I thought was possible in audio.Here is what you should do to prepare and get the most out of the Dude.Get footers as it does not come with any. I suggest a Sistrum stand ... 
Top ten tube preamps
I have owned and listened to many a preamp over the past 5-7 years and the Tube Research Labs (TRL) Dude tube preamp ranks #1 by a very wide margin. This is based on my ears and gear over the years. It can be purchased for $3800 brand new and has ... 
Bulk cables: Oyaide vs Furutech
Supra Lorad is great and only $12 a meter. 
Silverline SR17.5 crossover modifications?
I own the Bolero speakers and love them so much.I also like Mundorf caps and wonder what Alan uses for cap brands in this speaker.The crossover is in the bottom of the speaker and I think the bottom plate needs to be removed to check out the prts.... 
Pangea stands?
Yes, I do think it is.