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Diagnosing a spitting/popping channel- need some help!
IkdogIf when you swapped preamp output cables to the monoblock amplifiers  and the problem stays on the the left. The problem is with the left Monoblock Amplifier. I had a noise problem with a Vac Standard Preamp that's why I mentioned it. 
Diagnosing a spitting/popping channel- need some help!
Had a similar problem with a Vac Standard Preamp. Problem was bad 100K Ohm plate resistor for the 12au7. Measured good but was breaking down with high voltage. 
SACD Player--Do you use it and feel you'd replace it if it broke?
I have more vinyl than cd's. I have about 10% Hybrid SACD's compared to standard ones. They in most cases they sound better but it depends on the recording. I have the ability to play downloaded HR audio but haven't purchased any. I may in the fut... 
Your Top Five Blues LPs, SQ-wise...
+1 Luke and Locomotives 
... WHAT POWER CORD(S) ARE PLAYING IN YOU SYSTEM TODAY?
Esoteric CDP - Anticables Level 3 replaced (12 awg home brew with hospital grade connectors). 
Blood On The Tracks MoFi UD1S
This is my first Ultra Disc. Wow. I believe it sounds like a master tape. Revealing details I don't hear on the original vinyl. I am very impressed. 
phono pre-amp being replaced
Get a Herron VTPH2A Phono Preamp. $3650. 64db or 69 db by switching tubes. By the way what resistor loading are you using for your Kleos? 
Any other lone audiophiles here?
I'm in audiophile solitude. My life long audiophile bud passed 2 years ago.I am in NE NJ and would like to find some people who are local and interested. I know there is NJ Audio Society group but I am not interested in it. So if there is any inte... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Luke and Locomotives - Robert LucasBuilt for Comfort - Robert Lucas 
What is they best album out there for showing off the sound quality of your system.
White Winds  - Brothership - Andreas VollenWeiderProbably has sold more high end equipment than anything out there. 
Herron VTPH-2A final thoughts.
I have a VTPH2a & a VTSP3a and I have no desire to go any further. The detail, imaging and neutrality with an Allaerts MC1B is subperb. I believe to better this combination I would have spend a great deal more.  
Triode or Ultralinear mode
My modified Consonance M800SE Monoblocks seem to sound a bit more dynamic in UL mode. This is with 89 db 2-way speakers. I had been running them in Triode for many years and recently switched. I find the difference depends on source material and u... 
Turntable Mat question
Herbies Mats are the way to go. I am using the Grungebuster Mat with a Ceramic platter turntable with excellent results. You can't go wrong. 
Meridian 508.24...sound compared to newer players
I had a 508.24 years ago. I replaced it with a Consonance Ref 2.2 which was way better. Now I have Esoteric K-05x far better yet (sacd & hrd). Digital keeps getting better. I still love vinyl the over all. 
First listening to AU24 SX I'm a little disappointed
I am using SX IC's throughout my entire system. I find them superb. They are very neutral with a wonderful midrange. I don't find the HF laid back. They soundstage very well and are non-fatiguing. I find all the reviews on them are accurate. Like...