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grannyring

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Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Quite a few over the years from Cardas, Analysis Plus Solo crystal over, top of the line Kimber, Jenna Labs, Audience, Tom Evans, Granite Audio, Luminous Audio and others I can't remember right now.I liked the AH Dimension cable the very best. I w... 
Tubed Pre question?
yes it does it seems 
What's better than FIM power cords
I will chime in on the Audio Horizons Transparency cord. Very neutral and and balanced from top to bottom. Great detail also!I have the same power cable as you (FIM)and the Audio Horizons in my system. The FIM is great as you know. It offers the b... 
What should be under my speakers?
This has a simple and wonderful solution. Star Sound Sistrum stands will improve your sound by a large degree. Look at the Star Sound website for the best Sistrum stand.They will just amaze you as the work great! 
Tubed Pre question?
Thanks John.I least they are so for me. Still must have tubes in my system somewhere other then the amps!What amps are you using now John? 
Which Component Needs to be Upgraded First
I owned the ST140 some 15 -20 years ago. I owned the Khorus speakers about 5 years ago. You need a better amp - pure and simple. Updating your source to a better dac would also be a must.No mention of how much money you have? You can get an awesom... 
Tubed Pre question?
TRL Samson mono block amps. Have a review of them under my username. Love tubes , but with these amps I don't miss them!I still have tubes in my preamp however :-) 
Tubed Pre question?
I find it interesting that John says that no "SS amp can stand up to a tube amp".I have found and own an SS amp that overshadows every great tube amp I have owned and some great ones at that. Thor, CJ, Wavac, Canary and others. One of these tube a... 
Cable to amp for Cj Premier 16
I think you will love the Audio Horizons Dimension IC fron Joseph Chow on your great CJ preamp. Owned that preamp and the AH is awesome with it. Actually, it is great in any combo I have heard it in. Lots of detail, but also great body, texture an... 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Glory, you are correct on all counts! I need a longer IC and once I get another (Audio Horizons ) - it will go on the floor. When the Dude gets bigger it will need a new wardrobe!Blindjim,Usually this much more transparency and accuracy means many... 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
I am not sure. You should ask Paul. Paul has told me he is not a big fan of adding remotes as he feels they degrade the sound and add noise. I see many great preamps with remote so I guess reasonable people can have a different opinion on that who... 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Great questions and important. I will try and answer as well as I can. Thanks for your kind comments.I have owned or had all of those preamps in my home system over the past 5-7 years. I was lucky enough to sell many of these preamps for audio fri... 
Tyler Decade D2s: review
BehemeCan you give me your impressions after burn in over the past 2 or so weeks. Has anything changes or improved? 
Vac 140's worth adding balanced power conditioner?
Straight into the wall for sure! 
Supporting Local Audio Stores are we?
One can buy new, direct from the builder in many cases. No retailer needed. Some of these direct from builder items are sold without the crazy, inflated retail prices often seen in this industry.It is MOSTLY these inflated retail prices that make ...