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Doge 8 and Conrad Johnson ET-3
Rower, GBMcleod, Thanks for your experiences with the CJ. This proves people prefer different sounds in their systems. I heard the CJ and actually liked it. So the Doge sound is the question for me. 
tube dac
Tubegroover, thank you for your reponse. Your statements further confirm what I am looking to get out of a DAC - musical involvement. Hearing every single detail never meant that much to me. I just saw a Havana here on the gon for about $550. So, ... 
tube dac
I never really considered the tube in my CD player, but it makes perfect sense to upgrade. I will take a look at the website and give Andy a call. Thanks for the tips. I'm about 85% sure I'm going to pull the trigger on the Doge 8 preamp and the H... 
tube dac
All I can do is try it out. This will be my first outboard DAC, SS or tube, so I want to see what it will do for my system. 
tube dac
Thats good to know, Jt. Once I get the pre, the Havana goes high on the list. 
Rogue Audio Tempest ii and Tempest iii
I'm considering adding the tempest ii magnum into my home theater to run the two front channels (Nola Viper iia). Can the Tempest handle such a task? 
Rogue Audio Tempest ii and Tempest iii
Reynolds, thanks for the tip. I have my eye on a magnum version. 
Rogue Audio Tempest ii and Tempest iii
Well that clears it up for me. I think I may take advantage of claiming a used tempest ii, as opposed to shelling out more for the iii, and if its a magnum, I won't worry about upgrading. Thanks a lot. 
Doge 8 and Conrad Johnson ET-3
Is there no one who has listened to either of these preamps extensively at one time or another? 
Dared MC-7P optimal tubes
Based on the above commentary regarding gain, I'm assuming its not adjustable and that you have to mess around inside to reduce it, huh? 
Dared MC-7P optimal tubes
Thanks Mark3d. 
Amplifier Modification
Thanks for the response, Marakanetz. I found the info I was looking for, and there is no need for me to worry about impedence level. The ratios will be fine. Now I can pursue my tube preamp. Thanks again. 
Amplifier Modification
Thanks for the response. I think I will run this by a someone once I see how my preamp turns out. 
NY Technician to replace capacitors
Innovative Audio closed their Brooklyn store several years ago. I used to visit there alot and was disappointed when they moved everything to Manhattan. 
NY Technician to replace capacitors
peekskill for quality work and don't have to ship? I think I will have to make that drive. I have a Mcintosh pre and a musical fidelity a300 iwth both need a little sprucing up (scratchy balance and volume knobs). Maybe I can inquire about upgrade...